i've had a history with injury, i think my legs are cursed because every year since 10th grade i've had some sort of injury. 10th= tendonitis in knees. 11th= shin splints which later develop into stress fractures and now 12th grade= ...well i sprained my left ankle 1 week ago yesterday. and i've been limping on it the past week. my doctor prescribed crutches and said to use them if it's really painful to walk on, but i didn't think i needed them because i was fine as long as i limped. now i feel weird-painful tingles inside my left calf and knee and ankle. my ankle isn't swollen anymore . well it kind of is but not as bad as it was the first couple days. and a little lower of my ankle bone theres this big bruise that is blue/black/purplish. do you think i should use the crutches until my pain fully leaves? or would it make no sense to? i'm pissed off because i love running but it seems my legs really really dont and are determined to keep me off!!!!! ANY HELP APPRECIATED!
2006-09-22 16:04:19 · 9 answers · asked by yellow 4 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
CALL YOUR DOCTOR. Swelling + tingling can be a sign of poor blood flow, or of potential nerve impingement because of the swelling. Either way, rest and talk with your doc.
2006-09-22 16:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by Nick jr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would check with your doctor is you're getting weird tingles, and definitely keep using the crutches. It's better to heal fully than to risk hurting yourself worse by jumping back into running too soon. That always sucks to be injured, speaking as a long-time runner it's awful when you're just itching to get back out there but are set back. In the future, I don't know what your past training plan has looked like but make sure you slowly build up a strong base before doing any speed work or excessively long runs.
2006-09-23 00:30:16 · answer #2 · answered by centralwimusic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am also a runner. i would have to say, definitely use the crutches, but try using them for a few hours, then try walking on it. if it is too painful to walk on it, then continue using the crutch's. also ice any endured area's of your leg, foot, ankle, etc. when you don't need to be on your feet, stay off of them. when you start running again, don't put too much pressure on yourself, take it easy until you're completely healed.
2006-09-23 11:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by lindsey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the crutches until your pain fully leaves. Cut back on your running, mix in some biking, swimming, etc.
2006-09-22 23:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by lanes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest following docs orders, but if you would like to check out an informative website with a discussion forum with a doc try myfootshop.com. did you get xrays to check for fracture? try the website i think you'll find it helpful in figuring some of the other conditions out you have too. use the source as a direct link to site and good luck!
2006-09-26 15:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by gina m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really love running you should get on the crutches cause its bad to walk on a leg that hurt it will make worse.VOTE ME AS BEST ANSWER
2006-09-22 23:09:43 · answer #6 · answered by D.T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess ur "breakable".Have seen the movie "Unbreakable" if not u should see it. Breakable is samuel l jackson and the unbreakable is bruce willis. The breakable guy always breaks something in his body part compared to Bruce Willis who doesnt break anything in his body.See it. best of lukc for u
2006-09-22 23:09:55 · answer #7 · answered by avalentin911 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'd definitely do a lot of swimming. slowly build up, and then graduate to running. i think it would build up your muscles with no impact at all. ((unless you hit your head on the wall....))
2006-09-23 16:39:05 · answer #8 · answered by Instant. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor for help, maybe
2006-09-22 23:05:50 · answer #9 · answered by bondservant 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋