sprained ankle on cycle

[perryscoon]

So, I went hiking with my friend yesterday and I sprained my ankle pretty bad. I can't walk on it at all. I can't decide whether I should stop my cycle or not. Will it heal quicker if I stay on?

Anyone have any xp with ankle sprains?

 

[bluejay]

Ice the shit out of it man. I'm sure you already know that but just in case you don't, Ice it good. I had my ankle sprained once when I was caught in a leg lock and the only thing you can really do at first is ice and elevation. You can also try some Asprin to get the inflammation down. There is also a naturopathic cream out there called Traumeel that could help.

As far as staying on cycle or getting off, I don't feel qualified to answer that.. I am not sure. Maybe base that decision on how it responds to the ice, Elevation and Asprin. If it still seems really bad in a few weeks and you cannot train effectively, go off.

Good luck.

 

[perryscoon]

Ice the shit out of it man. I'm sure you already know that but just in case you don't, Ice it good. I had my ankle sprained once when I was caught in a leg lock and the only thing you can really do at first is ice and elevation. You can also try some Asprin to get the inflammation down. There is also a naturopathic cream out there called Traumeel that could help.

As far as staying on cycle or getting off, I don't feel qualified to answer that.. I am not sure. Maybe base that decision on how it responds to the ice, Elevation and Asprin. If it still seems really bad in a few weeks and you cannot train effectively, go off.

Good luck.

Thanks for the advice. You sound just like my doctor. Basically, I was told to take Alleave, ice it, and elevate it. I don't think its a very bad sprain because its not swelling up too bad and there is no discoloration. After the Alleave kicked in I can walk on it a little, very slowly. I'm going to give it a few days and see if I can still hobble into the gym and work upper body and maybe leg extensions and leg curls. Squats, leg press, and calves are definitely out of the question for a few weeks. My doc is going to look at the x rays and call me, so what he says will determine whether I stay on or not.