I am a KLUTZ!!!!!

LadyCoonskinner · #1 04-17-2008, 09:57 PM

Last night at church I was coming back inside after helping one of ladies get her husband to the van (he is in a wheelchair and is on oxygen) Anyways, I was coming back up the ramp (and we did not have the outside lights on) and as I stepped down, I heard something and looked up and.....yep, you guessed it, I stepped in a hole in the sidewalk and DOWN I WENT!!!!! Twisted my right ankle and ( I think) pulled some tendons and ligaments. I landed on my left knee with all my weight ( and yes, it's a lot of weight, believe me) didn't have time to catch myself at all. I pulled myself up immediately because I knew if I didn't I wouldn't be able to and in that MAJOR process knocked everything that the chiropractor had done that morning back out. My right arm is really sore from pulling all this fat up off the ground......Needless to say.....OWIE OWIE OWIE OWIE!!!!!!!

My foot is not bruised at all, but my calf on down is swolled and it hurts like I don't know what at times. I'll just be sitting there and all of a sudden it will start hurting like a big dog!!!! And it aches all the way up to my calf. I can walk on it, so I don't think I broke anything, but I feel pretty lousy tonight. ( as you can well imagine, someone this big that falls down and crashed to the ground without catching herself causes a small tremor on the richter scale, so there was no earthquake in Kansas, it was just me falling)

If you would, please pray. (Don't add this to the prayer request forum, it's to embarrassing, let them pray for real needs!!!

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Hoovie · #2 04-17-2008, 10:01 PM

Awe, thats too bad! I'll say a prayer.

You be sure and get Skinner to give you coffee and breakfast in bed in the Morn!

rgcraig · #3 04-17-2008, 10:02 PM

LadyCS,

Don't just assume you didn't break something - could be a hairline fracture or even torn ligaments need to be checked out.

Praying you have rest tonight, but tomorrow - you need to go get it all checked out!

Wouldn't hurt to put some ice on it tonight either.

Ron · #4 04-17-2008, 10:03 PM

I am sorry to hear this. I will be praying.
Take care of yourself!

LadyCoonskinner · #5 04-17-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

Awe, thats too bad! I'll say a prayer.

You be sure and get Skinner to give you coffee and breakfast in bed in the Morn!

He 's waited on me hand and foot today. Even fixed me ramen noodles. He's been a trooper today. I bet he'll be glad when I go to work tomorrow.

rgcraig · #6 04-17-2008, 10:05 PM

TORN ANKLE LIGAMENTS

Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones to each other. They provide strength and support to joints. In the ankle, injuries to the ligaments, called sprains, are usually caused by unexpected twists of the joint. A sprain can be a stretch, tear, or complete rupture of one or more of the ligaments that hold the bones of the ankle joint together. Sprains are classified according to the severity of the ligament tear.

With a first degree sprain, stretching and minimal tearing cause mild pain, difficulty walking, tenderness, and swelling. There is no bruising or loss of function. Recovery time is 4 to 6 weeks.

With a second degree sprain, a tearing sensation, or a pop or snap is felt. There is swelling and tenderness in the ankle. Bruising begins 3 to 4 days after the injury. Walking may be moderately difficult. Recovery time is 4 to 8 weeks.

At the time of the injury for a third degree sprain, the joint may slip out of place and then back in. There is massive swelling, severe tenderness, and instability in the joint. Walking may not be possible. Surgery is sometimes necessary. Recovery time is 6 to 12 weeks.

Severe ankle sprains need medical care. It's a good idea to get an x-ray to rule out a possible fracture. Then use RICE therapy: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

Ice the injury as soon as possible. Cover your ankle with a WET towel and place a plastic bag full of ice over it. A one or two pound package of frozen corn or peas makes an excellent ice pack. They mold to the ankle and can be refrozen for repeated use. Ice should be applied for 10 to 30 minutes on and off for 48 to 72 hours. Stay off your feet. Elevate the hurt ankle slightly higher than your hips. Compress the injury with an elastic bandage. For the first few days crutches are advised, even with mild sprains.

Exercising before a sprain has healed may make it worse and increase the chance of re-injury. Your body needs rest to make repairs. Rest the sprain until it is pain-free. Take aspirin or ibuprofen around the clock to decrease swelling and pain. These medications should not be taken without approval from your healthcare provider if the person has an ulcer, kidney problems, an allergy to aspirin, or is on a blood-thinning medication.

You can reduce your chance of ankle sprains by following a few simple tips. Watch where you are walking or running. Use a step stool to access high places. Avoid platform soles and high heels. Exercise regularly. Do exercises that will improve your ankle strength. And stretch your calf muscles before and after exercise.

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All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

ChurchMouse · #7 04-17-2008, 10:06 PM

Better get it checked out. I did pretty much the same thing, landed in a hole on my right ankle, walked on it, swelled up severly, when I finally did go to the doc, I had broken all those little bones in my ankle. Took a long time to get over it. If I had went in the beginning it would have been set right and I would have gone through the excess pain. Check it out

bethola · #8 04-17-2008, 10:07 PM

I agree with Renda and I USED to be a nurse in a former life. Just because you can "walk on it" or "move it" doesn't mean it isn't damaged. You sure don't want to do MORE damage.

Praying for a quiet and pain free night for you and CALL THE DOCTOR in the morning, please!

Beth in KY

LadyCoonskinner · #9 04-17-2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgcraig

LadyCS,

Don't just assume you didn't break something - could be a hairline fracture or even torn ligaments need to be checked out.

Praying you have rest tonight, but tomorrow - you need to go get it all checked out!

Wouldn't hurt to put some ice on it tonight either.

I'm just a whiner. I've torn ligaments before, so I know what that feels like, and I really don't think I did, just stretched them out a little more than what they liked

.

It will have to be a lot worse for me to go the doctor. Like I couldn't walk or something. No way!!!!! Not me.

I put ice on it earlier and it just made it hurt worse, so I took it off.

LadyCoonskinner · #10 04-17-2008, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgcraig

TORN ANKLE LIGAMENTS

Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones to each other. They provide strength and support to joints. In the ankle, injuries to the ligaments, called sprains, are usually caused by unexpected twists of the joint. A sprain can be a stretch, tear, or complete rupture of one or more of the ligaments that hold the bones of the ankle joint together. Sprains are classified according to the severity of the ligament tear.

With a first degree sprain, stretching and minimal tearing cause mild pain, difficulty walking, tenderness, and swelling. There is no bruising or loss of function. Recovery time is 4 to 6 weeks.

With a second degree sprain, a tearing sensation, or a pop or snap is felt. There is swelling and tenderness in the ankle. Bruising begins 3 to 4 days after the injury. Walking may be moderately difficult. Recovery time is 4 to 8 weeks.

At the time of the injury for a third degree sprain, the joint may slip out of place and then back in. There is massive swelling, severe tenderness, and instability in the joint. Walking may not be possible. Surgery is sometimes necessary. Recovery time is 6 to 12 weeks.

Severe ankle sprains need medical care. It's a good idea to get an x-ray to rule out a possible fracture. Then use RICE therapy: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

Ice the injury as soon as possible. Cover your ankle with a WET towel and place a plastic bag full of ice over it. A one or two pound package of frozen corn or peas makes an excellent ice pack. They mold to the ankle and can be refrozen for repeated use. Ice should be applied for 10 to 30 minutes on and off for 48 to 72 hours. Stay off your feet. Elevate the hurt ankle slightly higher than your hips. Compress the injury with an elastic bandage. For the first few days crutches are advised, even with mild sprains.

Exercising before a sprain has healed may make it worse and increase the chance of re-injury. Your body needs rest to make repairs. Rest the sprain until it is pain-free. Take aspirin or ibuprofen around the clock to decrease swelling and pain. These medications should not be taken without approval from your healthcare provider if the person has an ulcer, kidney problems, an allergy to aspirin, or is on a blood-thinning medication.

You can reduce your chance of ankle sprains by following a few simple tips. Watch where you are walking or running. Use a step stool to access high places. Avoid platform soles and high heels. Exercise regularly. Do exercises that will improve your ankle strength. And stretch your calf muscles before and after exercise.

Copyright © 1998. HBOC Call Center Group (602) 230-7575.
All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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