Ouch!

[tsb2000]

This could be titled, now I know how Tim feels.

ewww! (http://tinypic.com/view/?pic=6tpwnd)

The link is to a pic of my ankle after landing wrong on a stair at work and hitting the gound like a ton of bricks. Since that pic was taken yesterday, the entire foot is now a nice shade of purple, and it's in a cast as well. The first diagnosis is a severe sprain, but I get to see a specialist once the swelling goes down. It's not completely gross, but not for the weak of heart, either. At least I get to work from home tomorrow, and I've got some good painkillers to keep me company now. :spin

[MaNuMaNiAc]

ouch indeed! good luck wit that!

[SpursFanDan]

someone is in need of a damn pedicure. And its not that bad, and Its sad that you did that on a stair, I sprained both of my ankles in HS playing with D. Brown. In about a week, you should be able to push on that swollen area, and leave an impression of your finger... kind of like a stress ball.

[tsb2000]

I'm married; I don't need a pedicure. :) and it's not like I was posing for Vogue. We're keeping pics for legal "just in case" reasons.

I can push on it now and leave an impression. It looks much worse now; hence the cast I'm now sporting. You went to HS with D. Brown? That makes me almost old enough to be your father.

... almost. :lol

[timvp]

Ouch. Sounds like workers comp time. Just kidding ... kinda :)

Good luck to you.

If all else fails, try spraining the other ankle to balance it out. Worked for Tim.

[herbivore female]

tough it out

[Horry For 3!]

I have some strong ankles, I've landed on my ankles many of times but never broke it or sprained it. Good for me I guess.

[Xolotl]

Now multiply that by 2 and go outside play basketball for 34 minutes then shoot some free throws. Then you have a small taste of what Tim had to go through :p

[attyjackiechiles]

I'm married; I don't need a pedicure. :) and it's not like I was posing for Vogue. We're keeping pics for legal "just in case" reasons.

I can push on it now and leave an impression. It looks much worse now; hence the cast I'm now sporting. You went to HS with D. Brown? That makes me almost old enough to be your father.

... almost. :lol

Your pain could be our gain!
Then again, it's hard to win a case caused by clumsiness.
That pictures is grotesque!

[Blood Dong]

Now multiply that by 2 and go outside play basketball for 34 minutes then shoot some free throws. Then you have a small taste of what Tim had to go through :p




you may wanna tap the brakes there. He's not the first human to play with a badly spraigned ankle

[SWC Bonfire]

Welcome to the club! Now you too may have your very own built-in barometer/change of weather gauge.

They don't always get 100% better. I hope Timmy's do; the pounding on them when they weren't fully healed I'm sure didn't help.

Let it get better before you decide to run a marathon. If you're old enough to be D Brown's father, you'd better count on some increased recovery time as well.

[tsb2000]

Ouch. Sounds like workers comp time. Just kidding ... kinda :)

Good luck to you.

If all else fails, try spraining the other ankle to balance it out. Worked for Tim.

Funny you mention that; it's the other ankle that typically gives me problems.

There's no missing time for me, unfortunately. I just got an access card to work from home so I don't have to drive (and so I can take the good drugs!). :drunk If I had a more physical job, I'd be on the shelf for a bit. As an accountant, I get to press on.

[TNT21]

Watch out with that, you could have a fracture somewhere in that bruise.

[cmc$purs]

Damn Good Luck With That

[tlongII]

That picture makes my computer smell.

[Taco]

That picture makes my computer smell.
:lol beat me to the punch




tough it out

Yeah don't be a Wuss!!!

J/K hope you get better soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[SWC Bonfire]

Watch out with that, you could have a fracture somewhere in that bruise.

Yeah, but it's not like they can do anything about it. Immobilize the ankle, that's about it. There still would be weight on it when you walk, and their are a lot of little bones in your ankle/foot.

A topic that I unfortunately had a lot of experience with.

[iminlakerland]

When i had my ankle injury the bruising was much worse on it and i had severe swelling all the way down to the toes and my leg, i also had bruising in my toes. I know you were at the doctor, but did they check to see if you may have torn ligaments?

[tsb2000]

The bruising you described is what my foot looks like now. It's black and blue from the tips of my toes to the bottom of my leg. :wow I get to see the specialist on Tuesday. The ER doc said the swelling had to stop first. Right now, it looks like it hasn't stopped swelling. It looks like it was hit with a hammer a few times.

[iminlakerland]

can you put any pressure on your foot? or is the pain unbearable?

[Shelly]

Make an appointment with my husband. He can amputate your foot for you and, voila! Problem solved.

[iminlakerland]

When i was hurt amputation sounded great to me if it relieved the pain :)

[Shelly]

:lol

If people would follow up with their appointments (since he sees a lot of diabetics) the need for amputation could be avoided.

[iminlakerland]

When i was in the medical magnet in high school, i used to do volunteer work at Northridge Hospital. I was one of the lucky ones who actually got to have hands on experience in the wound care center.

I remember patients with diabetes would have some mean ol cuts on their legs that were real deep, i know many had very poor circulation in their feet due to their condition, and having to clean up the wounds was a lot of fun, but i do remember many patients who did have their foot or leg amputated for not checkin in with their doctor.

Sad situation but most of the time can be avoided.

[Kori Ellis]

I remember patients with diabetes would have some mean ol cuts on their legs that were real deep, i know many had very poor circulation in their feet due to their condition, and having to clean up the wounds was a lot of fun, but i do remember many patients who did have their foot or leg amputated for not checkin in with their doctor.

Sad situation but most of the time can be avoided.

:( Yeah, my diabetic grandpa (who is now deceased) had to have his leg amputated from the knee down because of a wound to the toe that wasn't cleaned up properly.

[iminlakerland]

damn kori, God rest his soul.

I'm real concerned about my aunt, shes a diabetic and every time she has a cut on her leg or something im always overly cautious. I have diabetes and hypoglycemia in my family go figure.

[Shelly]

Sorry to hear that, Kori.

There have been may times his patients have had to have vascular surgery or their leg cut off.

About them waiting too long. He had a patient page him last night. She was supposed to see him 6/9 and didn't show up (he gets a lot of that since most of his patients are elderly) and then contacts him because she's having problems. He sheduled her for next week, but who knows if she'll show up.

[iminlakerland]

:depressed

i dont want to get old, or injured ever again

[tsb2000]

I hear you! I had a friend who's father ignored his diabetes for a long time (more like denial) and the same thing had happened with an amputation. With my own father being diabetic, I worry about him constantly.

With my own ankle & foot- good news. It seems like the swelling has come down a bit, or at least the 1/2 cast feels loose. Either way, it feels a lot better. I can't wait until Tuesday when I can see the specialist. I'm really hoping it's healed to the point where I can ditch the crutches and just limp around without having to have surgery on the ankle. Those things are a huge pain in the ass. Then I can drive myself around again. :)

[iminlakerland]

I hope you have no breaks and or tares. Wishing you the best!