Bookmark & Share

Search for Synonyms:

Browse Alphabetically:

random synonym

Personalize Yedda, (And make Danny Happy)

People ask & answer about almost everything. Tell us what you're interested in... So we can personalize Yedda especially for you

I'm interested in:

Save

Cancel

Open Question
5 answers

Lobbitt

Swollen Limb

i went to the doctor about my swollen ankle. It happened when I was trampled by a horse 8 YEARS ago, she landed on the back of my leg. At the time I had an xray but this showed no broken bones, just massive swelling. I am still having to rest my leg and the swelling and pain/throbbing is still in my ankle . Have tried arnica tablets and cream - both really help I take them each year for three months at a time, I massage my toes, sole and leg weekly. Any other advce?

Answer this question

Topics:

health issues

Posted 2009-04-20T09:58:29Z
85 views
0 watchers
Reply
Edit

Send to a friend

Watch

Report

5 Posted Answers
Order by

Post Date

votes

joooosh

254 answers

73 helpful answers

i think you should go back to the doctor and have them run some more tests, because if there was no injury, just swelling, it wouldn't still be bothering you.

Posted 2009-04-20T12:24:00Z

In reply to Lobbitt's question

Helpful?(0)

Rated #1 out of 5

Report Abuse

Lobbitt

11 answers

2 helpful answers

Hi, thanks for the quick reply -I did go to another doctor when we moved house about 2 years ago, she said my ankle looked ok and if it bothered me put a bandage round it during the day and keep it elevated as much as possible. Obviously this is what I had been doing! When the horse came down she was shod. I had the impression and massive swelling for months, after the trauma swellings went down I was left with a dark brown bruise on my lower leg for about 3 years. I no longer have the mark just a swelling at the outside of my ankle going above my ankle bone, it swells and throbs most of the time, but actually seems to get worse when its elevated. should I try another doctor or am i waisting their time?

Posted 2009-04-20T13:54:54Z

In reply to joooosh's answer

Helpful?(0)

Rated #2 out of 5

Report Abuse

keebler1

313 answers

71 helpful answers

You could try going to a good physical therapist to see what he or she thinks. I know this kind of injury can take a long time to heal. Given you've seen two doctors (hopefully, specializing in orthopaedics), this might be a reasonable next step. I tend to agree that the doctors you've seen are missing something but after searching around and talking with a few friends in our orthopaedics department, PT is definitely something to consider. Best wishes to you! It must be awful to have to deal with this for so long.

Posted 2009-04-20T22:30:16Z

In reply to Lobbitt's question

Helpful?(0)

Rated #3 out of 5

Report Abuse

Lobbitt

11 answers

2 helpful answers

Thank you for for reply, Phisio is something Ive looked into and I do circular and rocking exercices on the ball I am also wareing airplane travel socks when it gets really bad. Something else I forgot to mention is that my toe next to my big toe is marbled grey when I get out of bed in the morning, is there a connection? (my doctor didnt think so)

Posted 2009-04-21T09:46:09Z

In reply to keebler1's answer

Helpful?(0)

Rated #4 out of 5

Report Abuse

keebler1

313 answers

71 helpful answers

I think your doctor is wrong on this count. The fact your toe is marbled grey when you get out of bed in the morning is indicative of a circulation problem. I'm speculating here but perhaps your accident significantly damaged veins and that could be the reason for the swelling, pain and discoloration of your toe. I would definitely consult an internist or orthopaedist about this as problems with your circulation can be quite serious. Please try another physician to get to the root of what's going on and don't stop till you get answers. Best wishes to you and, again, I am so sorry that you have been through so much!

Posted 2009-04-21T16:28:56Z

In reply to Lobbitt's question