Swollen Ankle?

Question

I began running again in January. I used the same running shoes, same form, and I started out slow. Within two weeks, the outside of my right ankle had swelled up and the joint felt loose. I stopped running throughout February and the swelling went down a little. It is now March and I've started working out again, but now the ankle is not only swollen, but painful. I didn't roll it or injure it in any obvious way. I'm a 18 year old female without any health problems. I also ran cross country and track throughout high school, so running is not a new exercise program. Judging by past sprains and strains, this mild injury should have healed weeks ago. Why won't the swelling go away?

Answer 1

You need to have the ankle X-rayed to find out whats wrong.It could be whats known as a "march "fracture that occurs high on the arch of the foot.In the meantime rest the ankle using the following RICE.R= rest the joint,I= ice x 24 hours,then a heating pad to promote healing.C= compression using a "ace" elastic bandage,to support the joint, but not tight.E= elevation of the joint with pillows to reduce swelling,when your up & about try to rest as often as possibale with your foot up,and see the MD. Take care. SW RNP

Answer 2

What you are describing sounds to me like an old injury that never healed properly. Heres what I would do if I were you. First stop running for good, just walking from now on. Buy yourself a magnetic necklace and when its time to go to bed wrap it around the bad ankle, then put a big sock over it to keep it from getting cold. The magnet will help restore the loss of your magnetic field in that area and in the morning the swelling should go away and hopefully no more pain. I have the same thing as you and this is what works for me.

Answer 3

I go jogging every day and at the end of the week my ankles are swollen like crazy! When it firsts starts to swell put ice on it to stop the swelling then after about 24 hours put a heat pack on it to relax the muscles. I would go to an orthopedic doctor for him to look at it and to see if you an x-ray or mri. It might not be strong enough so you might go to physical theraphy to help strengthen it so that the swelling will stop permanently. Im going to physical therapy for my shoulder cause i had surgery back in december so it not bad at all just do what they tell ya. Also buy an ankle brace so that you don't sprain it or brake it while you running if its swelled and i dont think you want to be in crutches :). Hope your ankle gets better!

Answer 4

Thats strange. I rolled both my ankles at different times playing basketball. Hurts really bad. It took a long time for them to go back to normal. Not swelling but the bone would be sore. I think maybe you should see a doctor. If you cant see one for some reason, try soaking your foot. You probably have tryed everything though, being in cross country