Question: Jumped off boat and landed hard on left leg I had swelling that night and with Advil it went away after a day. I tried to stay off of it for about 3 days, limping. In about a week, I was walking again but not sure I should run. A week went by and at my grandkids 5th birthday party, in order to take a good picture, went up to stand on a chair. Going up was a strain and coming down on the top of the chair, I felt like a rubberband in my outer calf had either snapped or popped. It was hard to walk without help. 3 or 4 days went by and again I felt better and was careful walking. Yesterday, I had a lot to do around the house and probably lifted boxes, etc. and did too much standing all day long. Last night my ankle swelled and today I can't put weight on it. I guess I'm expecting it to heal again as fast as before if careful. Thought maybe I snapped my hamstring but if that is it, why the ankle now? As I said before, Im very active and rode 2 horses a day up to a year ago. Am I on the right track, resting and not re injuring myself again. Or is something else possible?

Thank you for your evaluation. If an x-ray detects these problems, what can be done to correct it other than what I am trying to do with rest and Advil? I know an x- ray may detect something worse, but would that also dictate the same? I try to avoid xrays unless they may show something that requires surgery.
My husband said, "I should also include that I have a lot of spider and varicose veins". Again, Thank you. I will do as you recommended and give it a couple more days. If not better, x-rays.