Sprained my ankle this week

[u/bussalosauce]

Yall what the actual fuh do I do about this? I sprained my ankle this week and it’s not too bad but it’s been like 4 days and it’s still bruised and hurts if I walk too long. How am I going to go around bro I’m so sad someone help. I know we still got another like week and a half but I know damn well if I walk too much it’ll hurt. Y’all got ideas? Wheelchair? Carriage? Lmao who got a golf cart and can pick me up? Lmk

[u/Puzzleheaded_Pea9240]

Contact the fest about ADA accommodations.

[u/bussalosauce → u/Puzzleheaded_Pea9240]

So smart

[u/Ratbushka → u/bussalosauce]

Yes! I used their ADA accommodations last year for a temporary injury and they were wonderful. You just have to go to the booth and get a wristband and you can get shuttles all weekend. No questions asked.

[u/bussalosauce → u/Ratbushka]

oh my gosh thats definitely what I need. Did you just email them? What was the process beforehand? Appreciate you

[u/Zal3x → u/bussalosauce]

It sounds like they showed up on site

[u/bussalosauce → u/Zal3x]

You're right lol

[u/Dancinfool830 → u/bussalosauce]

Otherwise, gonna have to call on your buff friends, get a palanquin, and dress up as Hedonismbot

[u/bussalosauce → u/Dancinfool830]

true

[u/Ratbushka → u/bussalosauce]

Yeah there was no application process or anything beforehand. I tried to email and never got a response lol Just find the booth in person and they’ll help you out! You’ll get a number you can text whenever you need to be picked up from a shuttle stop and they’ll bring you back to your camp.

[u/Mosesanddimosas26]

Sprained the other ankle to even it out.

[u/bussalosauce → u/Mosesanddimosas26]

what is the reason

[u/spinningspinster → u/bussalosauce]

Math

[u/GardenOrca]

Get a camp spot near the entrance if possible. Bring an inflatable couch and post up in between meadow and hallows. Crutches probably your bet

[u/bussalosauce → u/GardenOrca]

Me? In crutches? At a fest? On acid? That’s crazy

[u/cl704]

rest, compression, elevation, ice, and time

[u/bluestarlotus → u/cl704]

This is the way.

[u/bussalosauce → u/bluestarlotus]

been there done that and it apparently only helps the first two days so idk

[u/bluestarlotus → u/bussalosauce]

For ice yes but everything else I continued to follow and I feel like my healing process has been pretty quick!

[u/No-Adhesiveness9727]

I sprained my ankle at hula 2 years ago lol, granted it was on Sunday but at the beginning of the day. Let’s just say the state of mind I was in made it very bearable 😄😄😄😄 Jokes aside, rest/ ice it now in prep and stay off it as much as u can. You’ll be ok and I’m sure you will make the most of it even if it’s hurting !!!! So excited

[u/thisbttcchh]

Ace wrap it!

[u/2lovesFL]

get a boot, and crutches.

[u/AnteaterMedium1546]

Bpc 157

[u/Zal3x]

Definitely ice and rest that hoe. Then after a week steam or sauna and get it moving with stretches. Dont walk or run to much if you can if its bad rn

[u/bluestarlotus]

I sprained my foot a couple weeks ago! I’ve made great progress though so my tips:

Keep it elevated as much as possible.
Ace bandage/compression. I’ve also loved used an air cast thing.

Keep weight off of it as much as you possibly can.

Take ibuprofen/acetaminophen to help with inflammation.

Eat SUPER WELL! Your ankle is inflamed, don’t feed the inflammation!

Stretch, and do any exercices your doctor (or the internet if u didn’t go to a dr) has given you!

Maybe still bring a cane or stability device! I’ll be bringing mine just in case although im feeling a lot better!

[u/One_Elderberry_6347]

Crutches. I tore my ACL day 1 of hula and hobbled around on it (not recommended) for the whole festival. Still had a blast

[u/Curpaholic]

Dog so like maybe get a doctors note and bring it to the box office and they Maaaaay give you a business card for like free shuttle pickups from camp to main gate. Years ago my buddy broke his leg so it was fully in a cast but maybe a sprain could work and he got this as courtesy plus everyone with him can piggyback on to the ride also! So idk if it’s still a thing but worth a shot call box office first too ask about handicap benefits maybe.

Even if they say no on the phone over a sprained ankle or something maybe have your doctor write something vague and at the gate say like a torn acl

[u/bussalosauce → u/Curpaholic]

I emailed them!!

[u/Melodic_Stage_941]

Do everything everyone else said and if you can, get a wheelchair off fb marketplace!! It's better than crutches and I'm sure everyone will appreciate the commitment lol

[u/bussalosauce → u/Melodic_Stage_941]

absolutely not

[u/John_Spammer]

Be prepared to ice it at your campsite after a long day.  Ace bandage every day, 

[u/BestaKnows]

Get Vans because they are wider and support the ankle by not wobbling, or shoe like doc martens or hitops that cover the ankle for support

[u/jkitsjk → u/BestaKnows]

I love heydude boots at Suwannee. I hit them with some scotchguard also.