Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 Does anybody know what's good for torn ligaments in the ankle? A friend of mine hurt herself and doctors just want to load her up on pain meds. She decided not to go the orthopedic guy because all they do is surgery. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 You don't want to hear it, but surgery is what she needs! DMSO can help with the pain and promote healing, but screwing around could result in permanent damage! Chuck If I were any more convenient, I'd be a nuisance! On Tue, 24 Jul 2001 23:01:31 EDT, ELSOL102@... wrote: >Does anybody know what's good for torn ligaments in the ankle? A friend of >mine hurt herself and doctors just want to load her up on pain meds. She >decided not to go the orthopedic guy because all they do is surgery. Any >ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 Try use of Lemongrass Essential Oil.. ... worked a miracle on my ankle! Sara ------------------------------------ ** It's ALL good ! ** ------------------------------------ Re: torn ligaments Does anybody know what's good for torn ligaments in the ankle? A friend of mine hurt herself and doctors just want to load her up on pain meds. She decided not to go the orthopedic guy because all they do is surgery. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 Re: torn ligaments > Does anybody know what's good for torn ligaments in the ankle? A friend of > mine hurt herself and doctors just want to load her up on pain meds. She > decided not to go the orthopedic guy because all they do is surgery. Any > ideas? Try a 660 nanometer LED from Light Energy Co. at 1-800-LIGHTCO. It regrows tissue. Regards, Nina Silver, Ph.D. Author of THE HANDBOOK OF RIFE FREQUENCY HEALING Email me for a pre-publication bulk discount good until Sept. 15! You can read the intro to the Handbook on my website http://www.heart-of-healing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 How does your friend know the ligaments are actually torn? Is there joint instability? First of all, use ice packs on the ankle. Wrap an ice pack with a bath or kitchen towel and put it on to reduce swelling. Try taking bromelain on an empty stomach for inflammation. Is there swelling? Has an x-ray been taken? Wrap the ankle with an Ace bandage to support it if he is walking on it. Go to a chiropractor and get some interferential current therapy. jp Does anybody know what's good for torn ligaments in the ankle? A friend of mine hurt herself and doctors just want to load her up on pain meds. She decided not to go the orthopedic guy because all they do is surgery. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 Dear Elsol, If your friend does decide to have surgery, make sure she has a competent surgeon. Personally I think, if possible, avoid it altogether. My sister tripped and tore the ligaments in her ankle, also. At first she was in a LOT of pain; but has she healed, she was limping, but better. Doctors wanted to do surgery to repair the torn ligaments. Did the surgery and royally messed her up. Now she's developed something called sympathic nerve disorder (not for sure if that's the correct terminology), and the pain she is in now is equivalent to that of a cancer patient in the last stage of cancer. She now has a pump inserted under the skin that pumps out pain medication continually, plus she wears a morphine patch. This happened 12 years ago. Often she's bedridden and at times suicidal due to so much pain. Then other times, with the help of the pump, she can get out and around some. However, being on all those narcotics over the years have taken it's toil on her. She has to have it for the pain and the doctors do monitor her, but she's often paranoid. Just not the same person, which drugs will do. It's kind of like she's damned if she does and damed if she doesn't. Torn ligaments can be very serious and a competent doctor can do a very nice job in repairing them and giving the person back their quality of life. But it they don't do it correctly the patient, unfortunately, pays the price. Your friend is wise to be cautious. Sincerely, Gail Re: torn ligaments > Does anybody know what's good for torn ligaments in the ankle? A friend of > mine hurt herself and doctors just want to load her up on pain meds. She > decided not to go the orthopedic guy because all they do is surgery. Any > ideas? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 Dear Elsol, If your friend does decide to have surgery, make sure she has a competent surgeon. Personally I think, if possible, avoid it altogether. My sister tripped and tore the ligaments in her ankle, also. At first she was in a LOT of pain; but has she healed, she was limping, but better. Doctors wanted to do surgery to repair the torn ligaments. Did the surgery and royally messed her up. Now she's developed something called sympathic nerve disorder (not for sure if that's the correct terminology), and the pain she is in now is equivalent to that of a cancer patient in the last stage of cancer. She now has a pump inserted under the skin that pumps out pain medication continually, plus she wears a morphine patch. This happened 12 years ago. Often she's bedridden and at times suicidal due to so much pain. Then other times, with the help of the pump, she can get out and around some. However, being on all those narcotics over the years have taken it's toil on her. She has to have it for the pain and the doctors do monitor her, but she's often paranoid. Just not the same person, which drugs will do. It's kind of like she's damned if she does and damed if she doesn't. Torn ligaments can be very serious and a competent doctor can do a very nice job in repairing them and giving the person back their quality of life. But it they don't do it correctly the patient, unfortunately, pays the price. Your friend is wise to be cautious. Sincerely, Gail Re: torn ligaments > Does anybody know what's good for torn ligaments in the ankle? A friend of > mine hurt herself and doctors just want to load her up on pain meds. She > decided not to go the orthopedic guy because all they do is surgery. Any > ideas? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 > How does your friend know the ligaments are actually torn? > Is there joint instability? > > First of all, use ice packs on the ankle. Wrap an ice pack with > a bath or kitchen towel and put it on to reduce swelling. > > Try taking bromelain on an empty stomach for inflammation. > > Is there swelling? Has an x-ray been taken? > > Wrap the ankle with an Ace bandage to support it if he is walking > on it. > > Go to a chiropractor and get some interferential current therapy. > jp > > > Does anybody know what's good for torn ligaments in the ankle? A friend of > mine hurt herself and doctors just want to load her up on pain meds. She > decided not to go the orthopedic guy because all they do is surgery. Any > ideas? I have this same injury as of 2 weeks ago. Initial treatment is R.I.C.E. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. I saw my primary care physician the first day, she said I had broken all 3 ligaments with perhaps a fracture. She wrote a prescription for an Air Cast http://www.aircast.com and ordered xrays, which showed a hairline fracture of the fibula as well. I got crutches the first day, iced for 3 days off and on, the AirCast Splint the second day, and I have not seen an Orhopedic Surgeon so far. I have also used homeopathic remedies..Arnica, externally and internally, and have just started Bryonia and Ruta. The stores here are all out of Rhus Tox, which is also supposed to be good. Today I ordered some Deep Tissue Repair Oil from Dr Schultze. I will be using hydrotherapy, alternating hot and cold water soaks and I am currently looking for a physical therapist to begin strengthening exercise, of which I ubderstand water walking is among the best. The pain has not been unbearable and I do sleep with my foot elevated and keep it elevated at work. Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 Go see Dr. Kent Pomeroy in Phoenix Arizona, he is the best prolo-therapist also called sclerotherapy in the country. 1-602-912-4996. If the ligament is not torn completely away he can fix it. How does your friend know the ligaments are actually torn? > Is there joint instability? Dr. Eliezer Ben-ph Personal and Financial Freedom www.naturalsolutionsradio.com (home page) www.herbs4health.com (herb shop) www.successlinks.com/global-3 (financial freedom) www.16thamendment.com/global-3 (IRS income tax fraud) www.taxstatement.com/global-3 (IRS income tax fraud) Watch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words; they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny. > How does your friend know the ligaments are actually torn? > Is there joint instability? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 Hi all............ Note that Dr. Schulze had torn ligaments and did not have surgery and was able by foods to rebuild them (I think it was) in 90 days. He now currently holds 2 black belts in the martial arts so is in very fit condition. If you wish to get info on his building program contact 877-485-5004 (Save Your Life Videos) or 310-453-1987 which is American Botanical Pharmacy. The pharmacy is Schulze's sales arm here in the USA. K. Hessler, N.M.D. HC 1 Box 175 Centerville, MO 63633 573-924-2254 (usually home after 8 pm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Hi everyone, Well now I am sitting here in a partial cast. (Must be something in the air) I aparently tore some ligaments while wearing my AFOs. Aren't AFOs supposed to stop that from happening? I was doing good in them for 6 months now, until yesterday. This just gets very depressing. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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