2332 posts - must be hard to have a bad ankle. Can you walk? Is the pain on your foot, or in your ankle? I remember when I had a pretty mild sprain (the pain wasn't enough to keep me out of soccer, I just used my brace) the ankle didn't hurt unless I bent it or moved it. When it was just resting it felt fairly easy...
And doctor's are your friends! Are any of your friends parents practicing? I just get medical advice from professionals I know, only go to the emergency room if I really need it. That's the way to go.