Agony after ankle injury

[Sunflower300719]

Posting here for traffic because I’ve no idea what to do and wondered if any one has any ideas or tips... I’m in so much pain. Earlier today I fell and twisted my ankle, it hurt a bit but the pain came in waves. Since then it’s been getting worse, my ankle is triple it’s size, I can’t walk on it at all or bend or move my foot in anyway, I’m shaking in pain and feel really sick. I’m in tears because the pain is really severe now. I can’t get comfortable and there is no way I am going to be able to get to sleep. Any ideas? what would you do? Thank you

Call 111 or 999 if its making you feel that unwell. It's probably broken.

Yup torn ligament, X-ray probably best.

Go to A&E and get it checked

If you can't weightbear you'll likely need an X-ray. I'd get myself to a minor injuries clinic if you have one nearby, and if not you're nearest A&E. 111 Will be able to advise you as to the best place to go.

You need an x-ray tonight, in case it is broken. I twisted my ankle and fell heavily on it, some years ago now. I’d ruptured the ligament; the pain was excruciating. I was sick with the pain and hope to never feel anything like it again.
I needed crutches, or else I couldn’t have moved. Get yourself to A&E if you can. You’ll have to hop into a car or taxi, if possible. But obviously don’t drive yourself. If it feels cold or is badly discoloured, call 111 for advice and they’ll decide if you need an ambulance.
If you get yourself to A&E you’ll hopefully get decent pain relief too.
Top tip, if you’re wearing trousers, change into a skirt or shorts. My ankle swelled so badly that my jeans had to be cut.
Good luck!

I tore ankle ligaments in June and felt just as you describe. I ended up in a cast for 3 weeks and it is still recovering. You definitely need to go to A&E for an X-ray. Hope you get the pain sorted too x