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dd8 twisted ankle badly at school lunchtime so got in taxi to pick up early. Given painkillers but cant put weight on it, hate to add she is bit of a drama puss but it does seem jolly painful.
Q is would they do anything at aand e for twisted ankle or would you go anyway? Any advice would be really grateful, thanks, A

If she can't weight bare I would get it checked.

Or see how it is in the morning then get it checked

thanks for quick reply, shes in bed now. Will take in morning if the same, Thankyou again

Minor injuries unit unless a miraculous recovery! Dont bother with your gp as he will only send you to the hospital as he doesnt have xray eyes!

Non weight bearing is a definite for an xray.

oooooh in a panic now should have gone straight from school. Will not bother with gp no but go to our local unit with an x ray dept. She sleeping now.

agreee with above.cant weight bear seek advice.was it swollen?
also check toes..if they a funny colour it sign broken ankle and needs treatment asap
if seems a bit better tomorrow id pop a tubifast bandage from aboe ankle to toes to give support( i did same thing as a kid and it was "weak" for a week)

tiny tiny bit of swelling, toes seem normal, colour normal too but cant put foot to ground. Given neurofen and ice pack .