i have sprained ankle at the same ankle probably about 3 times in less than 6 months from playing soccer. if i only do the regular procedure (RICE) would my ankle be ok? i really want to go see the doctor but i do not have insurance (foreign student) and it costs alot if i go see one and i cant afford that. i wonder is it possible for me to go play soccer again in 2 weeks? or should i rest more? thanks
2007-07-30 08:28:39 · 8 answers · asked by dark angel 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I sprained my ankle 2 times and started wearing an elastic bandage to support it. Nothing happened for 2 years. Now I have broken it. But it won't help you to wait. don't forget to treat it well, use special medicines like Dolobene gel or Dolgit or creams with bee and snake poison. Apizartron is ok. You don't need a doctor if it's not a brake. Just don't be lazy and wear the bandage all the time
2007-07-30 10:02:15 · answer #1 · answered by ania361 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sprains can sometimes be worse than breaks because the injured person returns to regular activity again too soon before it's totally healed because it's not as painful or restricting.
Once you sprain a joint, it will always be more susceptible to being sprained again.
You should do RICE, and if possible, borrow some crutches and keep weight off of the ankle as long as possible. I would say no to soccer in 2 weeks, but I guess it depends on the severity of it. I am no doctor after all.
Does your college have a health clinic? Mine did... and when I hurt my knee and had no insurance, that is where I went.
I know there is not much a doctor will be able to do for a sprain anyway other than giving you advice and maybe some crutches and an ankle brace.
Find a support brace for you ankle for future activity.
2007-07-30 15:34:33 · answer #2 · answered by nephthys76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have sprained your ankle that many times in that short period you might have some serious ligament damage. Ifyou don't want it to effect you when you get older I would suggest that you give up soccer for a month and see your school trainer.
2007-07-30 15:40:28 · answer #3 · answered by King Midas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take more time off than 2 wks. You probably are re injuring it because you are not giving it enough time to heal. Take about 6 wks to rest ice and elevate it (as much as possible). and you should be fine.
2007-07-30 15:32:39 · answer #4 · answered by Jason J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to rest more 3-4 weeks is a good idea. that is why you keep re-injuring your ankle, you dont let it get strong enough before you start playing again. i know it will be hard to sit out, but if you dont you may hurt yourself seriously and need surgry. you need to strenghten your ankle before you play more.
2007-07-30 15:32:53 · answer #5 · answered by makk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to let your ankle heal you'll need to take some time off. otherwise, every time you kick a curb or step on a rock you'll be out for a week.
2007-07-30 15:31:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should get plenty of rest for it. If you try to be active too soon it can't heal properly and you will continue to have this problem and potentially permanently. Use plenty of ice for swelling and alternate heat afterwards, twenty min a piece for about ten days.
2007-07-30 15:32:08 · answer #7 · answered by Brandon W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
definetly rest it up at least 3 weeks and wear a good brace when you go back to playing :)
2007-07-30 15:32:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋