I have sprained the everloving **** out of my ankle

retired_kilo · 10-30-2007, 03:15 PM

I thought that I could just take some anti-inflammatory and keep it iced and elevated. That requires no doctor. I know several physical therapists, and could probably get all kinds of rehab advice and help for free. Since I am sure that I don't need surgery, I don't know what a doctor could do besides charge me money and tell me to keep it iced and elevated while taking anti-inflammatory.

retired_kilo · 10-30-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by msteuk:
He'd probably advise you to rest it and, at most, only do gentle exercise like swimming (once it starts to get better).

You live somewhere where healthcare is chargeable, even for a GP consultation?

I live in the third world.

retired_kaila4337 · 10-30-2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Recife:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by msteuk:
He'd probably advise you to rest it and, at most, only do gentle exercise like swimming (once it starts to get better).

You live somewhere where healthcare is chargeable, even for a GP consultation?

I live in the third world. </BLOCKQUOTE>

Slough?

retired_heidigoebel · 10-30-2007, 03:18 PM

Just for you Docker.

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C ompression

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RICE ftw

retired_mickey5ca · 10-30-2007, 03:20 PM

I'm guessing Portugal or Brazil (not that i think either are third world countries

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retired_jabda · 10-30-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Recife:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by msteuk:
He'd probably advise you to rest it and, at most, only do gentle exercise like swimming (once it starts to get better).

You live somewhere where healthcare is chargeable, even for a GP consultation?

I live in the third world. </BLOCKQUOTE>

But PMLF says Brazil is a shining beckon of civilisation

retired_snsflip · 10-30-2007, 03:22 PM

If it's not that bad, the RICE stuff should be enough. I strained ligaments in my ankle. Followed the RICE stuff for 48 hours and it was fine. I was able to play football 6 weeks later without any problems or having to go to physio (although I do now as my ankle is out of alignment which has resulted in me having tendonitis in my knee).

retired_therob · 10-30-2007, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Recife:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by msteuk:
He'd probably advise you to rest it and, at most, only do gentle exercise like swimming (once it starts to get better).

You live somewhere where healthcare is chargeable, even for a GP consultation?

I live in the third world. </BLOCKQUOTE>

The U.S.?

ba dum tish

retired_fineat42 · 10-30-2007, 03:23 PM

Actually, physios recommend a revised version of that treatment pattern:

C ompression

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E levation

It only works best if applied IMMEDIATELY after injury though. The day after is only good for warm/cold treatment and elevation to reduce swelling and stimulate white blood cell circulation and function.

retired_kilo · 10-30-2007, 03:24 PM

Brazil is a wonderful place, but the health care system leaves something to be desired.

After the game last night I got the standard Brazilian advice: ice it and drink some beer.

I have sprained the everloving **** out of my ankle

Grab a beer, sit back and relax.

I have sprained the everloving **** out of my ankle