I sprained my ankle five months ago. I sought medical treatment immediately via my primary care doctor and referred to an orthopedist. The orthopedist prescribed naproxen and after a couple months the swelling and pain never subsided. I then began 6 weeks of physical therapy and was prescribed tramadol for the pain and underwent cortisone shots. During this time it was determined that I had tendonitis on the anterior tendon and a tear on the posterior tendon. After physical therapy I regained my balance but my ankle was still swollen and painful. A MRI confirmed a partial tear in the posterior tendon. My orthopedist said surgery shouldn't be necessary and that my ankle will take several more months to heal on its own. He said that he won't prescribe any more tramadol because it just masks the pain and doesn't promote healing. I'm still in a great amount of pain from from the tendonitis and the sprain. He said that I would just have deal with the pain. I don't think he realizes how painful it is. Do you think I would be out of line if I asked for more tramadol? The naproxen and ibruprofen he said to take doesn't do anything for the pain. I don't want to come off as ungrateful but going on as is for several more months is going to unbearable. Thanks for your time.