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What Did I Do to My Ankle?
Asked by B.P. from New York
on December 9, 2011
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Hi Moms,
Three days ago my foot slipped out of my shoe and I stepped on the side of it turning my foot. It felt a little wierd and now still after 3 days it...
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- I've done this more than once and been to the doctor. It's a strain or a sprain and there is nothing that can be done except to stay off of it as much as possible. ...
- You should have it checked by a doctor. May not be serious, but if there are any breaks, fractures, torn ligaments, etc, they might not heal properly unless your ankl...
- That happened to me when I was wearing heels. I heard my foot pop but kept walking with a limp thinking I "only sprained" it. I limped around for 3 weeks before I we...
Sore Ankle
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on July 28, 2008
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I hope someone can give me an answer, Last Saturday, I missed the last step going into our basement, and landed on the side of my right ankle with all my weight, I cri...
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- How old are your kids? Can they help you? Maybe you need to make a schedule of things your kids are going to have to do until you are in better shape. Also, ...
- Im sorry to hear your in pain. The same thing happened to me a few years ago. Same exact thing. Im not sure if they told you this at the hospital but they cant pick up...
- I did the EXACT same thing 2 weeks ago! My family and I went to Starved Rock and I had a really bad fall. My diagnosis was the same as yours. I had to COMPLETELY stay...
Twisted Ankle
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on April 11, 2008
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Okay, another stupid question...I twisted/sprained my ankle last night playing with my son. Shortly after it happened, I had a tennis ball-sized lump/swelling sticking...
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- Well from experience I can really recommend you going to the doctor. The last time I thought I had sprained my ankel, it was broken, was in a cast for 2 months. Ther...
- unless you have a lot of experience with twisted ankles, go to the dr. I've played soccer for 27 years, so I don't go to the dr anymore for a twisted ankle unless I ca...
- Go to the Dr. 5 weeks ago my foot was bugging me and then started swelling. I did not recall doing anything to injure it. The same foot has been injured in the pa...
pregnant...with A Broken Ankle....
Asked by C.L. from Amarillo
on January 9, 2011
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ok mommas....i am 27 weeks pregnant and i broke and sprained my ankle....i have a 3 year old daughter and am a sahm... its very hard to rest my ankle when im chasing a...
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- When my cousin broke her arm with a newborn, I went and stayed with her for 6 weeks. I was about 13 or so, but I was able to be her other arm, help keep everything cle...
- I like Erika's idea of the walking cast/boot. My daughter broke both legs/ankles around thanksgiving. One first and then a few days later fell down the stairs at sch...
- I've been in a similar situation (although I wasn't pregnant at the time of my injury). The truth is that it was difficult for me. It will be for you, too. However,...
Sore Ankle After Activity
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on December 20, 2008
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My daughter is a big soccer player. This past season, she has complained intermittently about her ankle being sore after a game. I figured resting it when fall seaso...
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- K., My daughter is huge into soccer, has played every season since she was 6 or 7 yrs.old. She also runs cross country for 5or6 seasons. We just went thourgh and a...
- Could be her shoes, could be her gait (how her foot/leg moves when she walks/runs), but you'll never know unless you take her to the doctor. Just have him/her take a ...
- Perhaps a torn ligament or damage to some tendons. I would bring her to a sports doctor prior to her starting up her new season of activities. Hope this helps, good...
Growth Plate in Childs Ankle
Asked by S.M. from Kansas City
on February 28, 2012
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Hi everyone,
This past weekend my son rolled is ankle while playing in his basketball game. The next day it looked really bad so I took him in and to find out h...
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- I broke my growth plate in my ankle about the same age. I never had it casted or anything done other then an xray. I walk fine and my legs are normal. Just some good n...
- I also hope you get a lot of positive responses. I can only send you wishes that you get the very best information and surgeon you possibly can. This may be the most...
- My daughter was very active and broke her growth plate in elementary school and was in a cast. She is now a junior in high school, takes care of and rides horses and ...
Seeking Ideas on How to Control Odor in Walking Boot for a Broken Foot
Asked by L.F. from Sioux Falls
on August 13, 2008
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I recently fell down a set of stairs and broke two bones in my foot. I have to wear a walking boot for at least two weeks and possibly for 4 weeks. I of course wash ...
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- I would suggest using a spray shoe deodorant and/or Gold Bond body powder.
- Gold bond baby powder with corn starch works wonders for my husband! And when he runs out his socks can get up and walk away themselves! I hope this helps!
- I think that Gold-Bond makes a foot spray for feet or shoes, so maybe that would help control the odor! Good luck! At least it's not mid-winter with a foot and a hal...
Ankle Trouble
Asked by M.R. from Provo
on February 22, 2010
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I have a question, and I know most of you aren't doctors, but wondering if anyone has experienced this. I am a dancer, and am often going up on my toes, well about a ...
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- Yes, it could be a stress fracture. that happened to me, but the pain became so bad I couldn't even walk.... so if that is what is going on it is probably mild and we...
- Could it be a stress fracture? That might explain it happeneing at a fairly "ordinary time." My mom got a stress fracture--she is an avid walker and wasn't doing any...
- If it's not a stress fracture, I would see a chiropractor or physical therapist. V.
Ankle Blisters - Question for Runners, Sports Moms or Moms of Kids in Sports
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on August 15, 2011
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I have a pair of running shoes which I LOVE. The problem is after about mile 2 my ankles start rubbing on the edges. So, what do you use for large areas prone to blis...
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- Mole skin was the only thing that saved me in Basic Training. It is way better than the band-aid buildup.
- I hate to state the obvious, but apparently these shoes don't fit you perfectly. Try a different kind maybe with arch support inserts?
- I just bought moleskin at my husband's suggestion for a blister problem with new shoes. I have a healing fractured ankle, and I'm transitioning out of the boot, so ve...
Sprain or Break??
Asked by T.C. from Minneapolis
on December 10, 2010
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So i have never broke a bone or sprained anything before so im not sure what i did. I tripped over the dog last night and rolled my ankle. I hear a cracking sound but ...
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- When I broke a bone in my ankle (it was more like two cracks in the bone) I heard two cracking noises as I went down. I was in so much pain I think I went into shock ...
- Well, my husband actually sprained his left ankle last Saturday at a bday party. It was at the YMCA and he picked up a basketball to shoot and rolled his ankle when h...
- sounds like a pulled ligament, a spain or break would swell, and despite popular belief it is pretty tough to actually break ur ankle
