Night before last I managed to badly go over on my ankle due to an uneven pavement. I actually fell right over, my ankle bending inwards as I fell. DH helped my up and I immediately felt like I was going to faint. I was very dizzy and felt sick. My foot swelled up immediately and DH had to take my sandal off straight away.
I got home and put the foot in a bowl of ice and water, following the RICE protocol. I can weight bear but it’s still painful, swollen and the bruising is now coming out. I was quite convinced it was a sprain so haven’t bothered going to A&E but yesterday and today my foot has started tingling and having pins and needles.
Having a look online this is more indicative of a break or fracture but I can say I’m in excruciating pain and can place weight on it.
I know none of you can diagnose without an X-ray but if any medical person can advise whether pins and needles is to be expected with a sprain I’d be grateful. I’d rather avoid an A&E trip if at all possible. Thanks
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Ankle sprain or fracture?
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Bumbag45 · 22/07/2019 16:56
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