ankle/foot problems?

Question

when i was in highschool i severely sprained my left ankle, that was over 6 years ago and my ankle never completely healed... it has been doing great for a long while but has recently been giving me problems (in the last week - 2 weeks). it started as the pain you get when you tweak your ankle or step on it the wrong way, then moved to the front (where my foot bends). in the last couple days it has moved to my heel as well. i'm trying to ice it as much as i can, but it's hard to stay off of it as i work 3 jobs that all require me to stand for my shifts... are there any braces that you guys recommend? any stretches or home remedies you know of? i don't have insurance so i try to steer away from the doctor unless its a real emergency...

thanks for any help!

ALSO i thought i should add that this foot is flat, is has no arch which probably made it susceptible to injury in the first place... my right foot is normal and has always been fine...

Answer 1

An ankle support is going to help you not feel so much pain when you're working so much. Wear it during working hours. I feel you should soak your foot in hot water with 1c. of Epsom salts for twenty minutes. Afterwards massage an analgesic cream into the ankle. You've got to relax the muscles. Wait fifteen minutes then apply an ice pack for ten minutes, do not keep it on for long periods of time. You can repeat this process several times during the day.

Advil liquid capsules works very quickly on pain, you can take these four times daily.

I've enclosed a link where you can look at a support for your ankle. You can purchase one at any drug store.

Answer 2

your jobs may be the number one contributing factor in your problem but I would suggest since the doctor isnt an option; when u get off work put ice on it for about an hour (everynight).
and your off days if you have any, for about an hour or hour and a half alternate between heat and ice for about an hour about 3 x a week