Hey folks, welcome to the new whine/general topic thread. Feel free to use this thread to discuss anything that is on your mind. Caregiving- related stuff, life after a loved one's death, your own emotional wellbeing. Whatever..........anything on your mind.
Not saying it would be the same for you you have to go with how you are feeling,
Minor to what you did I dropped something heavy on one toe last week which swelled and bruised nicely then a couple of days later stubbed my little toe on the other foot. They are getting better. Good excuse to sit with my feet up and get some reading done. lol
It's pretty swollen right now. I doubt I could put a shoe on and go for a walk right now. It's the upper part of my left foot on the top and side.
Anyway, I'll just limp along and see how it looks and feels in the am.
It is amazing stuff. We buy ours from a local dojo. I would call around and see if you can get it around you. They might even just apply some for you to try.
I hope you feel better quickly.
Just a heads up, elevating a foot injury can cause blood clots. Please be careful.
Dit Da Jow video
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7HokdcYi3Ug
I didn't know that about blood clots Real. Although I was thinking about that looking at my foot and seeing edema.
Thx, Real and Glad for your recommendations but I can't get out to pick anything up right now. I'll keep an eye on it carefully.
Thx for caring you guys!
To make a long story short. I broke two toes. My baby toe and the one beside it. I've got crutches and need to see an orthopedic surgeon. Oh joy, oh bliss.
Here I thought the doc was going to come around the corner with a you've wasted our time look on his face. Instead he said "What'd you do?" He was really nice. Asked me if I'd had dinner yet. Said he could bring me a sandwich. I felt old though. You know how old people get treated. That's how I felt. Sigh.....
Anyway, it wasn't that busy there, all things considered. I was masked. Hopefully I didn't catch anything that's going around.
Hydrate!
So glad you went to E.R., because you are going to need the crutches.
Put a large water bottle by your bed.
And a small trash can in case you won't make it in time, even with the crutches.
Take your phone with you to the kitchen and bathroom, even so, do not have anything in your hands when using the crutches.
You will get through this.
Glad, you were right. I am very sore today. Not just my foot, but everywhere. I'm not very good with the crutches either. I've never had to use crutches before.
I've got an appt. with an orthopedic doc for the 22nd. I'm surprised they didn't wrap my toes or anything like that in the E R. Ah well..........
Meanwhile, I'll hydrate like you said Send. And read a lot I suppose. It's a beautiful day here today. I wish I could go for a walk cause this time of year these days are few and far between.
Parades? Never saw the appeal. Even daytime ones.
I got there at 9pm. and was home by 11:30. A record for me for emergency room visits. The only other times apart from visits for my mom which were numerous and too many to keep track of were when I used to have panic attacks and the wait time then was sometimes six to seven hours.
Only day two and I'm already having broken toes fatigue.
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCwl5jn2aPlZvNyKmYPrPiHQ/videos
We were struggling with our marriage before this all happened so I imagine that doesn't help matters. I will never leave him and he can count on me to be there but sometimes I just have to wonder when are my feelings going to matter, when can I have someone say something nice to me.
Guess I am done with my feeling sorry for myself for now. Thank you for hearing me. I just needed someone to listen to me today,
wishing you all a great thanksgiving!! :)
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