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by Brenda
(Cortland, Ohio)
Hi, I stepped down on edge of step and twisted my r ankle, went down so hard, thought I broke it. Well I called my dr to get an x-ray, as I have no ins. (Hubby lost job in sept when plant closed, presently looking for one) well I am glad to say, not broken, but it has been 2 weeks , and I can not put any weight on it. When I try, it is like electric shocks in toes and foot and heel.The swelling has gone down, and my foot is not as colorful, and I keep it up most of the time, and it still swells some. I can move my toes, an the range of motion is not as good as other foot, but I am moving it.I have been wearing a type of Velcro brace, and a type of air cast if I go anywhere, and using crutches.I did not go to the dr. Office, as unemployment does not go far, so I have been treating at home. I have also been soaking it and doing some exercise, like moving foot up and down etc.I am a very active person, and this is getting old, so I wanted to know if it is normal to take this long.I am a runner, and I have twisted it before, but usually walk with no problem. I think I have covered everything, thank you, Brenda
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