text: how long should the swelling last on an ankle sprain? i sprained my ankle 5 weeks ago today pretty bad.  it was very swollen for a full week then the swelling started to go down.  since then the swelling has not gone down much more.  i have pretty much no pain when walking, and i am walking as i was before the fall now.  i just would have thought the swelling would have gone away before now, it still looks like a small egg on the side of my ankle.  does anyone have any suggestions as to what to do?  or was anyone in a similiar situation?  how long did it take for your swelling to go away?  thanks so much!!! i don't think it is a sprain.  an x-ray may be required at that place to know whether bones have been shifted or cracked and adequate medical help must be obtained. vr