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So, I headed over to the ER at 10:00 PM. I finally got seen, only for them to tell me nothing was wrong and just hand me a referral for an X-ray. They sent me down to Radiology for the imaging, and after everything, they basically told me my bone isn't even cracked or fractured—just "good luck" and goodbye.
If they had actually sent me for an ultrasound to check the ligaments, we might be getting somewhere. But did they? No.
Now, I have to go back to my doctor tomorrow for an ultrasound referral, and then I get to wait another three months just to get on the schedule. It’s the exact same runaround I dealt with when I went in for the X-ray just because my ankles were making those clicking noises.
I honestly don't know... I know I need to go, but whenever I think about the ER in Miami, I start feeling lightheaded. Honestly, why can't they just scrap the whole "Emergency Room" branding and just leave the actual medical assistance? It would be much less intimidating. 😉
Anyway, I've been sitting here with ice on it for about fifteen minutes now. My fingers are so swollen I feel like I could snap them all right now.
I’ve been riding bikes for five years now, but let’s be honest—I don't just ride; I pull stunts. I’m constantly jumping off walls and various obstacles, and that’s exactly where the trouble started. Whenever I walk, both of my ankles make this clicking, popping sound. I went in for ultrasounds and X-rays, and the doctors basically told me everything looks fine on paper, so it shouldn't matter if it hurts. How is that even possible?
Then yesterday, I messed up a landing, landed wrong, and completely twisted my ankle. To make matters worse, I put my full weight right onto it. Now, both sides of the ankle are swollen. The outer side is killing me, and while the inner side isn't quite as painful, the swelling there is significantly worse (that's my left leg).
The only way I can even move is by walking on my toes. If I try to put my foot flat on the ground, I can't stand at all unless I tilt my foot at a weird angle. Basically, I have to walk on the outer edge of my foot just to avoid the pain.
On top of that, I can't flex my toes all the way like I can with my other foot. Please, I need some advice. I know I've strained the ligaments, but what is the fastest way to get back to my normal state?
For now, I've been icing it, but honestly, that just seems to make the pain feel even more intense afterward.