syn: poor, impecunious, impoverished, penniless refer to those lacking money. poor is the simple word for the condition of lacking the means to obtain the comforts of life: a very poor family. impecunious often suggests that the poverty is a consequence of unwise habits: an impecunious actor. impoverished often implies a former state of greater plenty: the impoverished aristocracy.
10 Biggest Problems with R.I.C.E. for a Sprained Ankle: 1  Takes 1-2 months to heal a sprained ankle. 2  Up to 30% of people still have pain 1 year later! 3  Does not properly or fully heal ankle damage. 4  Does not improve range of motion in ankle. 5  Does not heal nerve damage in the ankle.
We are here to help. Swelling duration of a sprained ankle. Q: Following an ankle sprain 5 days ago, my ankle (and sometimes foot) is still quite swollen and bruised. I can walk with little pain (and sometimes without pain), but range of motion is very limited. How long does swelling typically last for a sprained ankle?