sprained ankle
By Kelli M
@spiderdust (14756)
San Jose, California
February 12, 2023 6:57pm CST
Fortunately, I didn't break any bones, but I do have a Grade II ankle sprain. I'm currently back home wearing a splint and have a referral to see a podiatrist later this week. I'm off work until at least Thursday. At least I have enough PTO to cover that, but we'll see around Wednesday if I need to take off any more time or if I'm recovered enough to stand.
When I called work to let them know what happened, the manager on the phone told me that if I still couldn't stand on Thursday but wanted to work, they could find some sit-down work for me. I didn't even know that would be a possibility!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
13 Feb 23
Phew about it not being a broken bone! I don't know what they do for that kind of sprain, but I sure hope you heal up quickly. Your manager/work is so accommodating to your situation - that is awesome that they care like that!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Feb 23
@spiderdust It's Thursday morning right now . . . how are you doing? I hope your ankle is doing better - at least walking and being able to be out and about.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
16 Feb 23
@much2say I wasn't able to go back to work today after all. 
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
14 Feb 23
I have a splint and a podiatry referral, plus I'm off work until Thursday morning. I was amazed that they told me that they'd find something for me to do without standing if needed.
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@MarieCoyle (59111)
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13 Feb 23
I'm sure sorry you are hurt. Sprains can be forever to heal sometimes, I hope yours heals fast. Just be careful, don't hurry around on it right away. Give it a chance to heal. Maybe you can catch up a bit on your rest, I hope so.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
14 Feb 23
I'll admit, I slept in quite a bit today. 
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
14 Feb 23
@MarieCoyle Oh, it definitely needed the extra sleep. I could sleep more!
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@MarieCoyle (59111)
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14 Feb 23
@spiderdust
Sleep is healing, and I am sure your body needed it or you wouldn't have slept late!
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@kaylachan (84711)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Feb 23
Ouch, all that drama for a really bad sprain?
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@kaylachan (84711)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Feb 23
@spiderdust Yeah, I know sprains aren't fun, and can be pretty bad. Painful too. but at least it's not a break.
@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
14 Feb 23
Well, the fall was pretty dramatic. Keep in mind that a sprain usually means that there was a dislocation of the joint, and that ligaments were overstretched and somewhat torn. It's still a significant injury.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
14 Feb 23
@spiderdust At least that is good, though I know it is painful still. I hope you heal quick.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
14 Feb 23
No broken bones and no snapped ligaments! 
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@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
14 Feb 23
@spiderdust May be they will suggest to wrap your ankle.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
14 Feb 23
Absolutely. I did talk to the podiatrist office today and scheduled an appointment to be seen, so I'll know more soon regarding the ankle.
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@DaddyEvil (174281)
• United States
13 Feb 23
I hope you're better by Thursday! And you're lucky! When I had a sprained ankle, Walmart wouldn't let me work until the doctor completely cleared me. Walmart managers said if I sprained it again they didn't want me to sue Walmart over it.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
13 Feb 23
That's how I'm used to things going too.
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@DaddyEvil (174281)
• United States
13 Feb 23
@spiderdust You really do work for a good company now... Even if there are still problems there.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
14 Feb 23
@DaddyEvil Every company, no matter how good they are, is going to have some snags between coworkers sometimes. I felt supported and heard when I talked to the manager about the recent issue.
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@GardenGerty (169439)
• United States
13 Feb 23
Very kind of them, but you are a good worker. A well trained employee is worth keeping.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
13 Feb 23
I'm still not used to working for a company that cares about its employees.
@crossbones27 (52905)
• Mojave, California
13 Feb 23
That's pretty cool they doing that now. My day they would of told me to look for a new job. This world is crazy how cold it it is, but hope you heal well and I try never to be that cold. Let me know if people do you wrong I will set them straight.
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
14 Feb 23
Yeah, I'm extremely lucky to work for the company that I do.
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
15 Feb 23
On March 8 I am having my left leg 'operated' on and the following week my right leg---matter of stents and blood not flowing correctly! ARGH!
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@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
14 Feb 23
So am I. I had visions of being out of work for weeks, and I'm glad that may not be necessary.
@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
14 Feb 23
I may look around for some ankle supporting shoes the next time I replace my work shoes.
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@almostoveryou (4954)
• Philippines
13 Feb 23
i hope you recover soon. my daughter also recently sprained her ankle. she had it x-rayed yesterday. the swelling has subsided and she's able to walk okay but will still have to be checked by the school doctor.
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