Do I need an ankle support?

[torthecatlady]

Help!

I'm a relatively fit and healthy 26 year old woman. I work full time and spend it on my feet all day. There can be a lot of walking involved at times.

I've never had issues with my ankles before (never broken either ankles) but in the last 3 months my left ankle gives way and I cannot put weight on it.

It's only ever the left ankle and usually it happens when I walk down the stairs. Although it occasionally happens when I get up from sitting down or just out walking.

Today, I was crossing a road when it gave way and had to limp the rest of the way across. After 5 minutes, it was ok to put wait on it again. Usually it's only painful for a couple of minutes.

Any suggestions on what could be causing it? Or how I can prevent it from happening again?

Would an ankle support of some kind help? I did google them, but there are quite a few different ones and I have no experience using them.

Off to work now, but I'll check back later.

You need to see a physio, really. There's obviously something going on to have brought this on.

Ankle 'supports' really just warm your ankle and remind you to be careful of that side. The physios I work with call them 'leg warmers', because that's about all they do.

Ask your GP to refer you on.

I agree, you need to see a Physio.

Thanks both, I will speak to my GP and ask about physio.

I wasn't sure if it warranted a visit or I was being a bit dramatic, but will go ahead and book an appointment!