swollen right side of ankle

[jp2854]

I was wondering what I can do to get the swelling to go down. I have tried ice it just made it swell more and I have also tried tylenol and now on to aleve and nothing seems to be working. I am tired of sitting around but walking around and putting a lot of pressure on it makes it hurt.

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by jp2854

I was wondering what I can do to get the swelling to go down. I have tried ice it just made it swell more and I have also tried tylenol and now on to aleve and nothing seems to be working. I am tired of sitting around but walking around and putting a lot of pressure on it makes it hurt.

Is it the right side of your left ankle, or right ankle?

[morningbell (Premo)]

Originally Posted by jp2854

I was wondering what I can do to get the swelling to go down. I have tried ice it just made it swell more and I have also tried tylenol and now on to aleve and nothing seems to be working. I am tired of sitting around but walking around and putting a lot of pressure on it makes it hurt.

Alternate heat and cold? What happened?

[jp2854]

I don't know what happened my guess would be when i took the dog out i landed in a mine that is out there due to other dogs that run loose digging at the store. It is my left foot right side . I can't wear a tennis shoe because it hurts too much as it presses against the swelling.

[onebdzee (Premo)]

Originally Posted by morningbell

Alternate heat and cold?

and take Ibuprofen....Tylenol and aleve are acetaminophens, which is a pain releiver....Ibuprofen in a anti-inflammatory

[PrepH4U (Premo)]

Originally Posted by jp2854

I don't know what happened my guess would be when i took the dog out i landed in a mine that is out there due to other dogs that run loose digging at the store. It is my left foot right side . I can't wear a tennis shoe because it hurts too much as it presses against the swelling.

maybe put on some flip flops and go to the drugstore and ask for right angle ankle wrap.

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by jp2854

It is my left foot right side .

I was just

I'd recommend ibuprofen, too. When did you do this? Did you see a doc? You probably should have it xrayed to make sure it's not broken, if you haven't already. If you have, you need to be following the docs instructions.

[jp2854]

I did this last week thursday I think if i remember straight. I haven't seen a doctor as of yet. I am going to try and get my mom to give me a ride to urgent care when she gets back in.

[Radiant1 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by jp2854

I did this last week thursday I think if i remember straight. I haven't seen a doctor as of yet. I am going to try and get my mom to give me a ride to urgent care when she gets back in.

Aside from ibuprofen keep your foot propped up to help reduce the swelling.

[SoMDGirl42 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by onebdzee

and take Ibuprofen....Tylenol and aleve are acetaminophens, which is a pain releiver....Ibuprofen in a anti-inflammatory

Aleve is naproxen. It is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Naproxen is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps.

Aleve would be the better drug to take as it lasts longer than motrin. Take two as the first dose, then one every 12 hours.