I hurt my ankle today and it hurts to walk on it. It hurts just sitting here after taking Tylenol. I took Advil earlier today and I think that worked better. I haven't sprained my ankle since middle school. Will it still hurt tomorrow? Would it be lame to stay home?
Post by explorer2001 on Jan 22, 2013 22:57:55 GMT -5
It really depends on what you did to it and how badly. As for staying home, what would you be staying home from? If you would be at work sitting at a desk, you can easily go. I have been to my desk job on crutches before. If you are on your feet all day, then there is more to consider.
Not to scare you but sprains come in a whole range of varieties from mild, which you might be ok by morning, to severe where you will be in a walking cast for a month. I've had both extremes and everything in between.
If it is still an issue in the morning, you can always call your doctor or the insurance company nurce line. For not remember RICE - rest, ice, compression, and elevation.