Seriously, why can't I just rest? I sprained my ankle (not a bad sprain) a little over a week ago. When my ankle starts feeling better, I think it is okay to do something and then the next day I pay the price with new pain!
For example, on Sunday my ankle was feeling better, so I took Sam for SHORT walk. I mean, this was only 2 blocks down the street and 2 blocks back. It didn't feel especially bad that night, but I woke up on monday, and it had swollen a bit more and hurt again. So, I laid off of it for a few days and only walked distances I absolutely had to walk.
Yesterday, I went to pilates. I told my instructor about my ankle, and we did lots of modifications so as to not put too much pressure on it. It didn't really hurt at pilates. What do you know- I woke up this morning with it in more pain than the previous few days.
How long do I have to wait to do anything with it? I'm not going to know if it is getting better if I don't occasionally try something, right? I'm frustrated with this...sorry for my complaining.
1 comment:
Perhaps you should "ice" down your ankle after you exercise or walk or just a night. Make sure at night, you elevate your ankle so it won't swell too much.
Steve twisted or sprained his ankle in Florida (the night before your mom's wedding). I insisted he put ice on it before bedtime so he would be o.k. for the wedding. It does help. But it took a few weeks before it really healed. Hope it feels better sooner as you are younger! Take care and try it. If you don't feel better soon-perhaps you should see your doctor.
Love,
Ann
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