My ankles keep getting bigger and bigger, with golf ball size lumps on the outside of each one.  Now the rest is starting to get solid, not like it was.  I cannot see my bone in the ankles and I am a very thin person.  Please help. Thanks
122502
Why are you not at the doctor's? Instead of being on here? You need to see a doctor,Right away....good Luck!
122345
Talk to her coach. If he's experienced enough he will have a solution for you. This is probably the first time she has run track and its due to the newly inflicted strain and stress on her ankles. If it's nothing serious RICE is the best thing for her ankles. Have her ice her ankles down right after practice. "Saran wrap" the ice packs on her ankles right after practice, on the way home.
145646
I'm not a diabetic, but i know about ankle pain. 2 yrs ago I ws in acar accident and broke my heel and taylor joint (that's under the ankle joint). Also the ligaments, tendons , nerves, and blood vessels were damaged. My toenails didn't grow for 8 months! On the upside of that my pedicure really lasted! Ha! The swelling was horrendous! From my knee down to my toes was the same size. I was in a cast for 6 weeks and wore an equalizer boot to my knee for a year. The swelling went down about 6 months after I got out of the boot. I still have lots of pain and suffering, and my doctor and i are contemplating joint fusion. The sound of that is scary to me, like will I be left with a limp for life. (I already limp but I keep hoping it will gradually go away). You're not alone and now I know I'm not either!
538267
You just cant walk on your feet anymore without protection. Dont wear binding shoes. Wear loose, air flowing shoes to dry those suckers out! I think you should just see the Doc. because if it is worst case scenerio, then you might have a reaccurring infection that can lead to other problems. Dont pop em, because if they are the size of quarters, it'll hurt like hell! They do prescribe ointments that dry out the skin, relieve pain. I d go for the flip flops and try not to pressure your blisters. Sounds painful, but I hope your pain free!
261075
Could be a touch of arthritis. Another possibility would be a tight achilles tendon. In either case, I'd recommend two exercise \n\n(1) Put a telephone book (or something similar about 2-3 inches high) on the floor. Place the toes and balls of feet on the book with your heels resting on the floor. Raise yourself up and down about 10 times. This exercise done 2 or 3 times a day will help stretch your achilles tendon.\n\n(2) While sitting or supporting yourself while standing, do simple circles both to the left and right several times throughout the day...and especially before you are going for a walk. This will help warm up the muscles around the ankle before you walk and may help alleviate some (or all) of the pain.
330097
Shoes and socks may have been too tight, and also if you're not used to being on your feet for long periods of time, your body will react...it could also be a sign of bad circulation...if it doesn't clear up in a few days, visit the doctor...
638889
I have one toe that does the same thing constantly, doesn't hurt though. It could be that there are ligaments slightly out of place and the sound that you hear is them moving around. If it bothers you ask your dr. next time you go in.  I don't think that there is anything that you can do to prevent it, but I'm not a Dr., so I could be wrong.  Good Luck!
187599
I couldn't say if the bruising is from a fracture, but I think it's definitely a sign that your ankles were not ready for the increased intensity.  Go see a doctor to be sure, you don't want to ignore it and chance a worse problem.\n\nI had an ankle injury over 15 years ago (hit by a car as a pedestrian in the crosswalk).  I've had to learn how to keep my ankle strong so it can withstand even moderate levels of exercise.  It's been a lot of work.\n\nDefinitely get it checked out - the possibility of permanent damage is not a risk you want to take.
111697
Those are soooo painful and frustrating.  They may never go away completely.  All you can do is to rest, use lots of ice and stretch plenty before running.  I developed them a few years ago and they have not left yet.
301587
compression is the best thing you can do. I'm an athlete and have suffered some pretty bad sprains and compression has always worked but only if it's a sprain.\n\nbut in your case it sounds more like a fracture than a sprain. temporarily put crushed ice in a plastic bag and put it on ur ankle and put a little pressure...not too much pressure or you'll make it worse. depending on how much cold your skin can take do this for an hour or so.\n\ngive an hours break and then put your ankle in a tub filled with hot water...again as hot as you can take. it'll sooth the pain. keep it in until the water cools off.\nthen if u have bandages at home, apply a little pain relief cream on your ankle and wrap up your ankle properly and carefully.\nbe very careful about how tight you tie it. if it's too tight you'll hurt yourself worse.\n\nif you don't wanna risk the bandages alternate the compression and hot water treatment.\notherwise just the hot water treatment will do.\nhope this helps...best of luck\n\nn yeah try not to move around much...use a walking stick.
190202
No, this sounds like an additional injury that was not previously noticed or is something new. They could be connected only by the means of that by working on your feet that particular foot/ankle is compensating for the other one now due to a shift caused by the previous injury. Get it looked at im sure it is fixable more easily that you think. physical therapy im sure will work wonders. Similar thing happened to me.
256099
i agree use meuller, our varsity team is required to wear them, per our trainer, bc even liberos sparian their ankles when they shuffle, and blockers when they land..but anywho get the black ones from meuller they have two hard plastc straight pieces that go up the sides, then two velcro pieces that are about 2 inches wide a piece..and the best part is once you put them on the first time and put ur foot in your shoe, they stay there and when you take off your show, undo your ankle brace first then take off ur shoe, it saves time..if your coach is like ours she is like hustle get dressed faster..and ankle braces can be time consuming..but they are the most sturdy, and ive had other brands and they cause raw spots on my ankles, so you might want to get some pre-wrap for the frist few weeks until your ankles get used to it.
574344
You sound as if you are lacking calcium, or need to be tested for either MS(multiple Sclerosis)or Lupus-it sounds like you might be in a stage that's progressing. Don't be frightened by what you see on the internet-you could simply have nerve damage like I do from an accident-although I haven't had any broken bones other than my ankles in at least 5 years, I never tested positive for either of the above mentioned.
554181
rub the dust off of the bottoms. and other than that you just need to make sure your shoes are good. i have some bad shoes that are worn out they are like ice skates on the court. if i play hoops too hard with them im bound to really hurt my ankles. so newer shoes are better with grip
539864
Return to the hospital,\n they may  need , to re-x- ray your ankle ,\n it is possible a small  fracture, has been missed .\n\n Or you could have, an Achilles tendon injury  ( very painful ) \n that also and may  not  show up on the x-ray , at first .\n\n Do not weight -bear on it ,until you have had the doctors O.K \n\n pain and muscle spasms are warning signs,\n and should not be ignored \n\n I like the way you are being looked after hand and foot ,  \n that is great ;)\n That is good ! LOL!\n\n :( pain is not :((\n\n I hope you heal up very soon \n\n>^,,^<
549655
I broke my ankle 3 years ago and it still hurts sometimes. Be careful don't do things that could reinger it. Do not, I repeat Do not\nwalk up hills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get well soon!
359566
sounds like you have a problems with the peroneal tendon.  i have a great website for you to check out, myfootshop.com.  it has wonderful articles regarding foot/ankle conditions, products and a discussion forum.  you may want a doctor to look at it to xray or do MRI to rule out rupture of the tendon or any fractures.  use the source as direct link to site.