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Post by Skylarking on Dec 18, 2005 1:26:23 GMT -5
Ick, I injured my ankle semi-seriously a year and a half ago. I tore most of the tendons and ligaments, had an insanely large swelling (it never got back to a normal size, actually), and couldn't walk on it for almost a month. I was also feeling rebellious, and poor, and did not go to physio like I was supposed to, so it does act up.
Come cold weather like you get in the tundra up here, and you start to feel like an old man with a bad hip. I keep getting these shooting pains followed by a dull ache, and it hurts like a ***** to walk on.
So, anyone have some tips for a bum ankle? My gym teacher showed me a few strengthening activities last year which I do every day, but they don't seem to be helping much.
Also- Fun Fact: I got the injury by falling up the stairs at a friend's house.
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Post by ava on Dec 18, 2005 1:37:18 GMT -5
uh, you should probably go get a doctor to look at it. [/obvious]. Even this late, there's probably some painkillers they could prescribe, or something. You should probably try to keep your weight off that ankle, but without a cane or crutches or something I'm not entirely sure how you would do that. Is it a muscle pain? I'm told icy-hot works pretty good on those.
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Post by Skylarking on Dec 18, 2005 1:38:56 GMT -5
*busts out her magic bag* Mmmm...yay, thank you. I would so love a cane. Then I would really feel like an old man. ^_^
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Post by ava on Dec 18, 2005 1:46:00 GMT -5
magic bag? O.o my dad's ankle and knee sometimes freeze up so that he can barely move and he has to use a cane to walk, which made me think of it.
go to a doctor
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Post by Skylarking on Dec 18, 2005 1:52:38 GMT -5
It's like an ice pack, but a cloth bad with dealies inside and you can freeze it or microwave it for a hot or cold pack.  I'll see a doctor as soon as I can. The walk-in clinic is kind of hectic right now, but I shall look into it. |
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Post by ava on Dec 18, 2005 1:57:13 GMT -5
ooh. does that help it then? I still think you should go to a doctor
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Post by Skylarking on Dec 18, 2005 1:58:58 GMT -5
Mmm, yes. It's feeling better already. ^_^ Scouts' Honour, I will see a doctor.
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Post by rosey on Dec 18, 2005 11:35:54 GMT -5
aw poor Colleen *hugs* no advice here =\ sowwy.
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Post by ava on Dec 18, 2005 11:46:20 GMT -5
Canada has scouts? I hope the doctor is able to help. *huggles colleen*
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Post by Skylarking on Dec 18, 2005 13:21:00 GMT -5
Yes, and I was one, hahaha.
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Post by gopher on Dec 19, 2005 19:14:17 GMT -5
Haha, I was a brownie when I was like 5.
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Post by Skylarking on Dec 19, 2005 20:47:07 GMT -5
I was a Brownie for one year, a Guide for two years, and a Scout for one. Scouts was so much better than that girly stuff. =P
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Post by ava on Dec 20, 2005 23:16:30 GMT -5
i never joined the girl or boy scouts. i tried to once, but they turned me down. fiddlesticksing bastards
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Post by Skylarking on Dec 20, 2005 23:35:00 GMT -5
...They're allowed to turn people down? What were you, an overly effeminate gay guy?
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