About Samantha Mattingly Expertise I can answer any and all questions about your body. I can only answer questions written in plain english. Any question is not too easy or too hard for me!
Experience I have read many different books about Teens Health, and I am in college to be a gynecology doctor.
Education/Credentials I am in college to become a gynecologist. I have been in training with 30 girls, and I have also done special summer training courses with boys.
Past/Present Clients I have currently worked with 30 girls.
Question I'm a swimmer usually, but I recently started doing track, and for the last couple days my ankles have felt weak and running irritates them. How can I prevent this from happening... my first meet is soon and I want to be able to run without feeling all the pain in my ankles.
Answer Dear Lindsay,
If you're sick, your ankles can be weak. Do you feel sick? If not, it is probably because you are tired or may be using them a lot, and are wearing them out, or using them a lot. You can wrap your ankles up, or try putting an ice pack or heating pad on your anjkles and see if that helps. If not, over the counter pills would be the next option, but you should at least be 16, ideally 18 to take them, but some people take them at any age. Hope this helps!
