I hurt my ankle last week- not sure what happened but it just began to ache. It wasn't bad so I went for a long bike ride the next day. Riding actually made it feel a little better. It still hurt the next day a little, but I ran a race on it anyway after taking advil (I know I probably shouldn't have run on it, or taken advil just before the race, but it seemed ok to run on). Ever since the race it has been hurting quite a bit. I have a sprint tri and a half marathon this week, and then a half ironman the following week. So, I am looking for a quick remedy so I can do these races. Anyone have any advice?

I have heard the acronym RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) but does anyone else know any other strategies? Any particular type of wrap that works good? Recommended anti-inflammatory drugs/cremes etc you have had good luck with?