Sprained ankle

Whats good for a (hopefully only) sprained ankle cause im in a wee bit of pain after doing it at 8.30am this morning at work!

I broke this same ankle a few years ago when i jumped down onto scaffolding and foot went through the boards,but cause im terrified of hospitals-i didnt go and it took about 6 months for the pain to go.The ankle was definetly broken cause i could feel a 'click' when it went...

At the moment,i have my leg stretched out so no weight is on it and dosed myself up on Nurofen.Anything else,but not which involves doctors...

Perhaps some of that Ibulieve stuff might help Steve. I remember years ago my next door neighbour used to swear by something called Comfrey but am not sure what it is - some sort of herb thing but meant to be good.

That'll teach you to do frog impressions won't it

Make sure it's supported Steve, and rest, rest, rest, Is there someone who can walk Vegas for you? {{{hugs}}} x

Cheers Foxy for the ibuleve (sp?) tip-will pop to chemist tommorrow morning.Not sure about the comfrey though cause i've always known it as a green manure for the garden (you dig it into soil) and im a bit sceptical about munching away on a leaf!

ps.I sprained it this morning by stumbling on forklifts tines,but had a cushy day by catching up on paperwork in office!

There is Vicki,but whether they dare is another matter!

and ice pack and keep your foot elevated should help

Steve...try one of those elastic bandages, and keep up with the nurofen cos its an anti inflammatory. Also stick a bag of frozen peas on it.
How did you trip over a forklift?????

I stumbled on the forks of the forklift-not the entire thing Het!

hmmm,frozen peas-will roast potatoes do cause i havent got any peas..? Seriously though,i have a wet flannel in freezer and once frozen,i'll wrap it around ankle.

huh...roast potatoes...posh

mental pic is a bit weird now

First Aid Advice RICE

R-Rest
I-Ice
C-Compression
E-Elevation

What not to do

During the first 24-48 hours of an injury occurring:


avoid heat such as hot baths and showers
do not use liniments
do not massage the injury
do not exercise
do not drink alcohol