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Posted 1/15/2017 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
I sprained my ankle today sad
It hurts very much. I put ice a few times, but it is not much helpful.
I am taking Glycozamine and MSM. Which other supplements are good for sprains? To help it to heal faster?
Posted 1/15/2017 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Try arnica, too....they make a cream that works pretty good....you can get it at Sprouts. Look into magnetic therapy, too....sometimes Walgreens carries the wraps for a good price. That will increase blood flow for healing.

I have crappy ankles, too, and have twisted them SO many times. Make sure you rest it as much as possible and sleep with it elevated if you can to help with the swelling. Good old aspercreme will also help with swelling at night.

Good luck!
Posted 1/15/2017 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation -- RICE

Ice is the most beneficial and will decrease the swelling. The swelling (inflammation) is the root of most of the pain.

I have sprained my ankles so much.

A doctor will tell you NSAIDS. Zyflamend is a natural ibuprofen.

Probably not the best time to go shopping. Do you have Japanese Knotweed? It is good for inflammation and will not hurt you at all.

I love Sports Gel. www.swansonvitamins.com/boericke-tafel-sports-gel-2-5-oz-gel

I swear by this stuff.

Also there is a fairly new ibuprofen gel that works awesome. Voltaren Gel. Needs a script but it is topical. A little less will go into the liver, but it doesn't have to go into the stomach. I like it also if I have to have a doctor's medicine.
Posted 1/15/2017 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Huge sympathies Huddie, OUCH! Done that many times in the past.

PeteZa, good to know about the JK, I already love it's anti inflammatory properties.
Posted 1/15/2017 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Epsom salt soaks. They have been used "forever" for sprains and strains.

I used to sprain my ankle a lot as a kid with Lyme, usually playing basketball or running track. I was always told to go home and soak it in Epsom Salt, and it always helped.
Posted 1/15/2017 9:04 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear, BlueberryMuffin...hope you get some relief soon!
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