I banged my ankle about 6-8 months ago, while at church. We met at a school, and I was helping fold up the rolling cafeteria benches. The metal was very hard. It has been bruised and swollen since the injury. I can walk on it. But, it seems a long time for such swelling to continue. I wondered if maybe I have some bone fractures, not complete breaks. It also affected the veins in my left leg, they are swollen like a varicose vein. I went to the medical clinic, and they think it was sprained. I have never sprained an ankle by hitting, it... only by twisting it. Inside left ankle by the way. I am 53, and while overweight... I am very active normally and walk several miles a week. I have a 2 story house. So, I am not inactive, or just dealing with mild arthritis. I do not have diabetes or any other health concerns. I remember cracked ribs take longer to heal, wondered if this might be a similar type of injury.