Strained Ligament

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  Former Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru

  August 2004

  Sounds like you should get it seen to. Make an appointment - also NHS Direct are really good at asking about symptoms etc and pointing you in the right direction:
  
  NHS Direct
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  Telephone: 0845 46 47
  Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
  
  Hope you feel better soon.
  
  

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  Former Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru

  August 2004

  You should see the doctor if it's troubling you, but most cases of strained ligaments are mild and start to heal (and indeed feel better) within a few days.
  
  In the meantime, you shouldn't do anything strenuous such as unnecessary walking, sports etc (although I'm sure you don't feel like doing it!) although you shouldn't sit sedentary for too long as the muscle may cramp and you'll be in even more discomfort. You might find it eases the pain if you elevate your leg, although depending on where the strain is, that could exacerbate the pain. A lot of people find that a warm compress, such as a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel, would be comforting, especially when you're sitting/lying down. If it was a muscular strain I would be saying the opposite however, and an ice pack would be more beneficial.
  
  Worry not though It won't hurt forever...if the pain doesn't ease soon enough, see a doctor, if you aren't already planning to

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