<s>[INST] I rolled my ankle stepping into a hidden hole. It knocked the wind out of me and I went down. Now almost 72 hours later, my foot is still swollen, tender, bruised, tingles and is numb in some spots. I have been wearing a walking boot when getting around and keeping it elevated above my heart most of the time while icing it for about 15-20 min hourly (except while sleeping). What more could I do to help the swelling? I can t afford to go to the doctors and I am doing everything they had me do in the past. [/INST] Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised along with X-ray. Since the swelling is not coming down than taking an x-ray is advised as 72 hours is a good time for swelling to come down. Also, if it is a fracture one cannot suspect from outside much, so radiology has to be used up. Besides, using a create bandage or an android will be of help to reduce the swelling and also to control the mobility of the joint. In case the fracture is big and not healed properly it may lead to million and lead to frequent ankle pain and aches in the future. As I said, using an android or a create bandage will be worth to get rid of the swelling. Avoid applying weight on the feet, and I am sure you will be fine. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.  </s>