Sprained Ankle

I had a bad sprain back in June. It was swollen and bruised for over a month and I couldnt put weight on it for weeks. They doctors told me it wasnt broken and all i needed was an air splint (supposedly it was supposed to "support" the ankle while still allowing it to move). However, its the middle of November and I still have pain, swelling, and limited mobility. I can be sitting still and barely move my ankle and it pops and starts swelling. My doctor told me I could start running again but when I do it swells and becomes extremely painful. I know it can take months to completely recover from a bad sprain but is this normal?

Posted By Lauren on November 14, 2006 at 12:22:02:

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