because my husband isn't a doctor-

Re: because my husband isn't a doctor-

• meghann1046

  June 2011

  I'm cleary not a doctor but I am accident-prone lol
  
  When I was at my old job, parking sucked so I had to park on the side of the road and walk through a wooded area in heels. I fell one day and twisted my ankle. It hurt pretty bad for a few minute. But once I got settled at my desk, it was fine. Five hours later, I stood up to go to lunch and I couldn't put any pressure on it and it was huge! The doctor told me I shouldve elevated it immediately and iced it. He sent me home to do just that, take it easy, and keep it wrapped with an Ace bandage.
  
  I would try icing/elevating it and taking it easy for a few days. If it still hurts, then go to the doctor.
  
  I hope you feel better!

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• Petit_Oiseau

  June 2011

  I did a similar thing to my groin (I know, ew) recently and did a lot of internet research. I think if you're not in constant, unbearable pain, you should probably try the elevation + ice + rest method first. If it doesn't go away with a few days of rest, you can see a doctor. Also, you may want to try taking an anti-inflammatory like Advil to reduce swelling and pain - you can safely take it a few days in a row if necessary.
  

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• ucgrad

  June 2011

  Thanks for the advice! It definitely got to the point where I couldn't put weight on it. I eventually got up from my desk and realized it wasn't so great. My old boss had some athletic tape, so I taped up my ankle, propped it on another chair, took some ibuprofen. After about an hour it feels so much better. I did go home so I could actually tend to it. Also, the way my desk is oriented, it was really hard to sit with my foot propped up. I might even take tomorrow off for good measure.
  

  

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