About 10 days ago i fell at work and went to the doctor he told me it was sprained on bother sides of my foot and ankle...he put a half hard cast on it and i have been on crushes i have tried putting weight on it but when i do it feels like my foot it going to sleep like i get that tingle feeling. can any one tell me why or what this is i go back to the doctor today but i wanna know what it is before i go! thanks nicole
2007-09-10 05:29:16 · 6 answers · asked by Joeys_Mama 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Nicole,
Isn't that why we go to the doctor? to find out what's going on?
I have some ideas though. It sounds like there's a problem with circulation, hence the tingle feeling. You don't say if your toes are normal in color, size, temperature. You may have torn the tissues and as you rise the fluid flows into the damaged area. This fluid can also cause the tingling.
Talk to your doctor. That's why he went to school for so long.
Good luck, Nicole
2007-09-10 05:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by Tj aka Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The going to sleep is because of reduced blood circulation (probably caused by the cast). I am sure the doctor will help you.
Also try Rescue Remedy Spray at the sprained area (a Bach Flower Essence available at many health food stores).
2007-09-10 05:37:26 · answer #2 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it may hurt but the only way to heal a sprain is to move it and walk on it. Use your crutches at first so you're only putting light pressure on it. Also, I've badly sprained my ankles more then a few times and it never took 10 days to heal. They usually healed before a week was up.
2007-09-10 05:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the tingling is from reduced nerve signals going from your foot to your brain. This is usually caused by compression of the nerve somewhere along the path. It is most likely that the nerve in question travels in between some areas that are still swollen causing compression from activities that normally wouldn't.
2007-09-10 05:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe u have injured ur ligaments. It had happened with me few years ago. remember DONT wear heels for atleast 6mnths. All the best..
2007-09-10 05:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by amy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have myxoid liposarcoma of the ankle (ankle cancer).
Try to enjoy the days you have left.
2007-09-10 05:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋