Damn!!

[tubaman]

I think I have a stress fracture of my ankle, or a really bad sprain. I didn't fall or anything, but it hurts like hell, is really swollen and seems to be getting worse. I stayed off of it for a few days and it got better each day, but I stepped a little awkwardly this morning and I saw stars from the pain. I better go get it looked at tomorrow I guess.

Just had to vent a little.

 

[jmatkins]

Sorry to hear Kevin, take it easy and I hope it gets etter soon.

 

[hdroadglide]

if you didn't fall or twist it, then a sprain isn't likely. you better get it checked out and xrayed. have you ever had gout?

 

[jwintosh]

ahh Kevin,,, total bummer. hope everything is well!

 

[tubaman]

if you didn't fall or twist it, then a sprain isn't likely. you better get it checked out and xrayed. have you ever had gout?

No, but you are the second person that mentioned gout to me. I'm going to get it checked out tomorrow. I guess I'll go see my podiatrist.

 

[terrantheman]

if you didn't fall or twist it, then a sprain isn't likely. you better get it checked out and xrayed. have you ever had gout?

I was thinking the same thing, I have a couple of friends that have had the gout/rich mans disease.

 

[kockroach]

I have gout. Is the swollen area really sensitive to touch? Usually, it is the big toe on the right foot that gets affected. If swelling occurs, then I had been recommended to take ibuprofen. You don't want the joint to be swollen for extended periods of time.

 

[hdroadglide]

i might prefer an orthopedist to a podiatrist for this.

 

[Braveheart]

It does sound like gout. I have occasional bouts with it myself. Ibuprofen seems to help.

 

[tubaman]

I don't think it's gout. It doesn't hurt to touch it, and the pain happens if I move too quickly. It actually feels fine to stand on, although it feels better after putting it up for awhile. Right now, it feels ok if I walk on it as long as I go really slow and I am careful to not twist my ankle with any weight on it.

I thought about an orthopedist, but I can get in to see my podiatrist easily, and my orthopedist has recently limited his practice to knees.

 

[Hardcore]

I shattered my ankle & sprained the other very badly. Stay off it & get it looked at asap. Hope you feel better soon bud!

 

[hdroadglide]

now the plot thickens. you originally said it hurt when you stepped akwardly, now it doesnt' hurt to bear weight? that usually rules out bony involvement.

 

[strife]

Hope it's nothing serious Kev. It could just be some soft tissue damage. You could have slipped a little and while regaining your balance stretched out a ligament. Doesn't take much when there's all this snow and ice to schmutz things up.

 

[Jfire]

Sprain o strain? Sit and move the affected extremity(foot) up and down left right. How does it feel. If theres no pain when weight is off and moving may be something else. Its sounds like its been swollen awhile get to the doc.

 

[Shmear]

Sounds very painful, i think i know what you mean.

 

[ctaylor]

I have broken my ankle three time, I have sprained it a few more times. I always thought the sprains were more painfull then a break. My sprains always lingered, anyway I hope it is nothing serious, and you can get back on your feet. Good Luck

 

[Soundwave13]

Sorry to hear this Kevin! I hope to still see ya at the NJ Herf in a few weeks.

 

[tubaman]

Sorry to hear this Kevin! I hope to still see ya at the NJ Herf in a few weeks.

What is the date on that again?

 

[Ratbert]

Definitely have that looked at Kevin...ankle / foot problems are nothing to ignore.

Good luck, and let us know how the doctor visit goes.

 

[smokem94]

I also suspect gout but hope you get better real soon big guy!!!!