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Will The Pins And Needles Sensation From A Sprain In Ankle Go Away Itself ?

Hi,
I severely sprained my ankle 2 months ago playing netball. Still i have pins and needles when putting my foot up and my ankle still looking totally different to the other. I went a and e and they said to rest it and i couldnt only in evening and the fact im in pain when i put my foot up so i cant. I even have to be careful walking because i easily go over on it and i still have to wear a support or else i cant walk. Do i need to go back to my doctor or is this normal.

Thanks helen
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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Sprain (injury to ligament) can be very painful, long lasting and recurrent. Pins and needles sensation can be because of that or injury to the near by nerve.
Xrays won't help in detecting these ligament injuries . mri is the best modality and you need to visit orthopedic specialist.
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Will The Pins And Needles Sensation From A Sprain In Ankle Go Away Itself ?

Sprain (injury to ligament) can be very painful, long lasting and recurrent. Pins and needles sensation can be because of that or injury to the near by nerve. Xrays won t help in detecting these ligament injuries . mri is the best modality and you need to visit orthopedic specialist.