Diagnose my ankle injury

I think it's sprained, but I've never had a sprain like this.

I rolled it last night, but it doesn't hurt when I move it side-to-side. It only hurts when I push off and point my toes while walking. It's not swollen and there's not any bruising. When I first start walking, it hurts but within 20 or steps I'm okay.

I'm wondering if I might have sprained my Achille's tendon. Any ideas?

 

Fifth metatarsal.

http://www.athleticadvisor.com/Injuries/LE/Foot&Ankle/5th_metatarsal.htm

 

I would probably check-raise.

 

Torn Achilles. Amputation needed.

 

They've shot horses for less...

 

I would, but since he's not my PCP my company HMO won't pay for it.

 

This thread is useless without pictures!


(I've always wanted to say that)

 

While we're on medical talk, I'll throw out a query for the group: Does anyone else get tendinitis in their arms? About once every six weeks or so, I'll get a spell in one arm or the other (usually the right one, though) between the elbow and hand. And it's sufficient pain that I want to go vomit.

Usually, I just take a couple of Advil and wait it out. Anyone else have advice on treating it more swiftly?

 

Whack it with the left sometimes.

 

That's harder than it sounds.

 

I have tendinitis in both knees. My elbows were getting it pretty badly when shooting a round of golf, though stopping that took care of that malady.

As for your dilemma, I dunno if I have any worthwhile advice.

IW, I'm wondering if you might have done something to your fifth metatarsal, with all your body weight having rolled on it. FDP might be right.