still feeling pain when i twist and turn doctors said theres not much more they can do. for me. Has anyone got any advise for me thanks
2007-03-26 00:17:59 · 7 answers · asked by stephen c 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
The pain from your ankle could be from not properly exercising your ankle after the injury. Ask your doctor to recommend a good physical therapist (or check on-line). The therapist will (should) show you some good techniques (exercises) to help build up your muscles in your ankle. If the pain still persists, the therapist can make recommendations to your doctor for course of action.
2007-03-26 00:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by disgruntledpostal 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As I've never had a broken ankle all I can really offer is sympathy and ideas...
Why not try arnica - it's good for easing bruising (including bone bruising) and promoting healing. There are other more specific homeopathic remedies which can be fairly expensive but will be made up for you to suit your exact problem and lifestyle. And, whatever the sceptics say, I know they work!
Have you tried any of the OTC treatments, like neurofen gel - though this would not be useful for long term treatment, it may help you in the short term or on special occasions...
Make sure you have sufficient Calcium and Vitamin D in your diet; I don't know if this will ease the pain much, but it should help healthy regrowth. You can buy supplements of both together in boots, designed for healthy bones...
It might also be worth going to see another doctor - you shouldn't have to still be in pain, though you may need a little more patience, annoying though it is! A broken ankle is a big thing for the body to get over, so it may just be that in six months' time, you'll be bright as ninepence again!
Hope you feel better soon.
SS
2007-03-26 07:33:16 · answer #2 · answered by SilverSongster 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would advise you to get a second oppion,if you fractured your ankle bck in 2006 you shouldnt be experiencing pain still,yes it may be aching especially when the weathers cold but not pain.You may also need a course off physio too to help the strenghing off the bones.Good Luck
2007-03-27 13:17:09 · answer #3 · answered by Sexy Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO to a different doctor and ask to be referred for some physio. You may need to tone up and strengthen muscles and tendons around the ankle.
2007-03-26 07:57:31 · answer #4 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ask your doc for a heat moulded ankle strap , the heat part moulds itself to the exact shape of your ankle so is individual to you alone ..it works for me!
2007-03-26 07:29:41 · answer #5 · answered by briskem1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
see a new doc,
2007-03-26 07:25:31 · answer #6 · answered by jim m 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all i can say i feel sorry for you
2007-03-26 07:21:19 · answer #7 · answered by grugrupingpong 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋