ankle “popped” and intense pain?

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4 July 2011

by owlana

Question by Ni-K: ankle “popped” and intense pain?
I was sitting crosse-legged on bed and left ankle popped and had intense pain for next few minutes. After pain dulled, I stood and ankle feels stable but 24 hours later is still sore and I’m limping. no swelling or bruising. I haven’t injured it but I’m on my feet from 5am until 11pm daily as a nurse and mom of 3 kids. I have arthritis and hx of knee injuries with surgery. This popping/pain thing happens with my knees but never with ankles before. any ideas?

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Answer by Lionel M
sign of getting old

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    SS90 July 4, 2011 at 11:35 am

    If the ankle is not swollen, it is probably a ligament that got stretched too much.

    Try icing it and do mild stretches. If it pains, stop.

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    mlgable July 4, 2011 at 11:43 am

    If you are a nurse you know what the answer to this question is. See your doc and get it checked out for safety sake. Better to get it checked early than to risk further damage if something is wrong.

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    RAJ July 4, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    It is arthritis Winter will aggravate this complaint .It is spreading from one joint to other. You should take some medication .I recommend homooeopathy as a better choice..

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    Wicked July 4, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    as a nurse i am sure that you know that anything that pops llike that is a strange happening. I would see if the pain goes away and if not go to the phyican to get treated

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