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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Dit Da Jow video
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7HokdcYi3Ug
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.
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.
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 is possible to have an injured foot x-rayed in the E.R. and not find a fracture.
When I fell, it was not discovered as a broken fibula (ankle) until 2 years later when I fell again and broke the other one, showing an old prior break.
Foot hurt and swelled, could not walk on it for a very long time.
An urgent care does exams, x-rays, and casting. It may be less busy, cleaner, if Canada has urgent care.
It is best to have your husband come home, but that is just my opinion. The first 3 days are the hardest.
Meanwhile I guess I won't be going for any walks this week. Hubs is at his parents this week so my cat is gonna have to take care of me for a change.
So sorry you fell Gershun!
Feel better soon!
Go very slowly, as it is a possibility you were moving too fast without thinking, and may have been dizzy as the cause.
Discover the cause with your doctor later.
Understand and react accordingly that persons over a certain age need to slow down. It does not mean you are old, it means you can age gracefully and safely. A fall is the first indication that you need to slow down.
Do a thorough medication review. With your doctor's advice, discontinue meds that can contribute to falls in Seniors. (My med was dc the statins at age 65).
The cause(s) of a fall can be neurological. Look into that, when your leg just gives way and key is that you don't know how you fell. imo.
Not going to the E R cause I suspect I'd be sitting there for hours. We are having a children's respiratory virus/flu/covid influx in B.C. right now so I'm probably safer at home.
Any home remedies anyone knows of to speed healing. I know rest, ice, compression, elevation but anything else come to mind?
Maybe too dangerous to seek to find out.
;)