Nothing serious. I twisted my ankle on a friend’s deck. My right ankle is black, and big. I slept (sorta) with ice on it last night.
I have a ton of things to do today and I’m frustrated. I guess I’ll just have to hang out here all day. What a hardship! (snicker)
There is a bright side, however. Fireman was teasing me about going to so much trouble just to get out of pulling a few weeds.
He used to be in great shape, but time and my good cooking has changed him into Chubby Hubby.
To change the subject from my lovely ankle, I asked if he had ever has “six pack abs” He, of course, fluffed up and said absolutely, why did I ask? I then pointed out that his “six pack” had become a keg, so he could go weed and water.
He’s not taking such good care of me now.
Was I bad? Yes, I was
I hurt my foot last week, but not nearly so badly as you! I was sitting at a concrete picnic table and slid to the edge of the bench to get up, when I made the discovery that the seat was not attached to the base. Yep–it dumped me right onto the ground and slid onto my heel. I felt like I was in a Charlie Chaplin movie–I couldn’t stand up and get away from the falling bench and the thing was way too heavy to stop it from falling! Talk about feeling stupid! My heel was bruised and sore for about a week–thankfully nothing serious. Mostly of the damage was to my dignity! :o
I don’t think it would’ve been so harmless had the thing fallen on my ankle bone, though–that thing was really heavy. Took two people to get it off my foot and back onto the base. And ALL of the seats were free-moving like that. The park owners, whoever they are, are going to get sued one of these days, because they know now how they can fall (I informed them), but do not seem inclined to do anything about it–there weren’t even any warning signs.
Wow. You were very lucky you didn’t get hurt badly. You, at least, had an unexpected, outside source causing your pain. I just fell off my shoe! I’m sure I’ll be fine in a day or two.
Ice. Ice will reduce the swelling and help with inflammation.
Compression. Wrap it in an Ace bandage or better, one of those Ace ankle braces. This really makes it feel better faster.
Elevation. While you are sitting around relaxing it, keep it up above the level of your body, you don’t have to do handstands, just keep it up.
Ask me how I know this I’ve got bad ankles from hockey and have a nice little bone chip in my right ankle from the last time I sprained it badly. Keeping yourself flexible will help prevent further owies.
MikeG Thanks, I’m using R.I.C.E. as we speak. Me nurse, me know 'bout R.I.C.E. Is good ting.
Why the heck am I talking baby talk?
Unfortunately, flexibility is the problem. I have hyperflexibility syndrome. It has an official name but I can’t recall it at the moment. I can still lay my palms on the floor standing with knees straight. I could do a full lotus until 5 years ago, the orthopedic surgeon told me not to do that anymore, my warranty had expired.
My tendons are more elastic than they should be, and I’m clumsy, so I fa’ down… often.
Yeah from your username I figured that you knew it already. Actually as I typed it I was thinking it was more for other readers. Just trying to spread the good word.
**My right ankle is black, and big. I slept (sorta) with ice on it last night. **
Hmm. Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, lost wages, mental anguish and possibly some permanent ankle damage. Plus loss of services for Hubby.
No xray, its getting better I can walk on it , but not far. The problem is, the top of my shoe comes right to where it hurts. I usually wear Z-coils for plantar fasciitis. I was wearing sandals. I simply fell off my shoe! Abbie Carmichael I like my friend! Besides, it wouldn’t be worth it. His only employment is 4 days a week at the humane society. They don’t pay much.
If I thought I could blame anyone else for my clumsiness, believe me I would.
Maybe I can use your advice at some friend I don’t like… wait… 'scuse me while my mind boggles for a moment.
I don’t think I have any friends I don’t like… :dubious:
That doesn’t sound like fun, picunurse, except for the part about teasing your husband. MY husband used to claim that he’d never have a weight problem…nowadays he grumbles about the fact that no matter how much he diets, those last 15 pounds will NOT come off.
Do you do handwork, like crocheting or embroidery or something? Sometimes I put my feet up and just start crocheting.
Lynn Bodoni I do stained glass, and have been able to sit on a stool with my foot on another stool to do a little. The fact that the layout table is across the room from the grinder makes it hard to stay put. The ankle is actually a lot better ( I always heal quickly) I can once again walk down the stairs without little yips escaping.
Fireman turned 40 this year (don’t tell him) His eye sight is starting to bother him. (or his arms got shorter.) His little tushy isn’t so very little any more, He seems to be growing taller too, he’s growing right through his hair! He goes to bed a little earlier, and can’t eat chili dogs just before bed. He groans a bit on waking… I’m 18 years older, so I try to reassure him its all normal, but he ain’t buying a bit of it! :wally
{{{{{harmless}}}}} You’re so good to me. Fireman stole me little bell yesterday. Even though I’m the more superior medical authority in the house, he says I’m better enough to get my own damn coffee… with cream… oh and Splenda™ …in MY cup. Ok, I was being pretty needy, and demanding, and yes my ankle feels better and yes the swelling is down, but should I really take chances? I say no. He says get off the couch and do something.
Sigh. He’s right. I’m malingering now, but it was so nice, not doing laundry, or dishes. Lying in bed and watching The View and Martha Stewart after coffee on a little bed tray. sigh.
Jeff Olsen That was cute. Thank you for the smile.
Oh my! I won’t tell him if you don’t. Now, you mentioned my two best friends, Ben and Jerry? I miss them so… Dr. Atkins chased them away. I think they are afraid to come back. That Atkins guy is almost as tough on me as fireman!
I’ve got bad ankles from hockey and have a nice little bone chip in my right ankle from the last time I sprained it badly. Keeping yourself flexible will help prevent further owies.
