Sore ankle after falling - Foot Problems Message Board

lbb87 · 04-18-2005, 10:57 PM

Two days ago I fell down while stepping off a curb and I must've twisted my ankle in the process. It hurt terribly at first but I quickly got up and went about my business. My ankle still hurt a little but I had things I really needed to get done.

So here it is two days later and my ankle still hurts. There was no swelling so I guess it wasn't too serious but I don't know. It sort of feels like it got over used, sort of like it just got strained. It feels better when I walk with shoes on then when I don't. It seems to be more painful at night. I don't have insurance so I'm not going to the doctor unless I'm still having problems next week.

Does anyone have any idea if this is just a simple strain? I really don't understand the difference between a strain and sprain even when I read about them. Does anyone think this will take a while to heal? Any suggestions on what to do to help the healing process? I have some work I need to do around the house before this weekend and at the rate I'm going it will never get done.

igel44 · 04-19-2005, 05:32 AM

I could be a simple strain. Speaking from my own experience if it is a simple strain it should be better in a few days to a week. A lack of swelling does not always mean that nothing is wrong so if it doesn't feel like it is getting better I'd go see a doctor to be safe. If you are going to do work around the house I'd be careful if your foot is still hurting so you don't aggravate it further.

shawley · 04-19-2005, 05:40 AM

In 2003 I fell down stairs. Twisted my ankle. It swelled up and turned black and blue, for about a week or two. Evey time I walked for a long time, It would swell up, A year later ( April 15, 2005 ) went to the orthopedic Dr and had an exra,I tore my ligaments off in my ankle. I had to have soft tissue attached to replace my ligaments, That was pretty painful, Its still swollen and hurts yet, Just got my cast off,, Go see a Dr. Good luck,, And get that checked !