ankle pain persistent

[beckyrad]

i have had on/off pain in my left ankle for years. I fell about 6 years ago on it, couldn't walk for weeks and then let it heal - was diagnosed as just a sprain back then, ever since, at least every other day (every day at the moment) i get pain deep in my ankle, can't weight bear on it and when i move my ankle in a circular motion it feels like something is catching and makes a clicking noise. I had an xray last week which came back clear and normal. When i asked the doctor what to do next he said "just leave it and forget or ring up and get some pyshio on it". Made me feel like I'm making it up. Really not sure where else to go with it but its nearly every day now. Doesn't matter if im wearing shoes or walking or resting. any advice?

[achilles2]

I fought for four plus years to find a doctor that would listen to me because all my tests (MRIs, x-rays, EMG's) all came back normal. I finally found a foot and ankle specialist that listened to me (he was my third). I used crutches off and on for those four plus year.

He did surgery because he said my ligaments were chronically stretched and I had a pinched nerve due to a herniated muscle (which is common with sprains but no one ever thinks to look). I feel so much better.

Don't give up keep looking for a doctor who will listen.
achilles2

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Well, without a clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of your ankle pain. Possibilities that may need to be considered include inflammations, degenerations, stress fractures, injuries to muscles/ ligaments/ tendons, neuro-muscular causes, vascular issues etc. An x-ray might not be able to pick-up soft tissue causes. I would suggest considering an evaluation by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!