***Announcement regarding the September Contest: Summer***
I may have to postpone the opening of the September Contest: Summer.
I had a hard fall this morning (my right ankle turned under me, and I fell against a built-in bookcase).
I didn't break any bones but wow, this sucker hurts! I have spoken with my doctor and he advised me as to how to proceed, which I am doing.
I am applying an ice pack and carefully taking ibuprofen about every 6 hours. The pain has diminished some from this morning, but it's still there. My doctor told me that I will probably be sore for about 3 weeks. Oh goody!
Therefore, I may not feel up to posting dates and such tomorrow, which is what I'd planned. We shall see. I will start things up as soon as I am able. If not tomorrow, then most likely over the weekend.
I will get through this!
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That's unfortunate and I am sorry for your pain. Falling freaks me out and usually ends up hurting something to some degree.
If you have bruising you could apply arnica for a day or two to help the blood reabsorb. For really good pain ease and healing promotion, if you're open to such things, you might apply a comfrey salve on the pain areas for a couple days, can make a long healing process a lot shorter. Those are my go to remedies along with IB. Neither of those herbs are recommended for long term use, for short spells only, but they are effective.
It's soft tissue stuff--thank goodness my bones are super healthy.
I won't be driving for a few days, so shopping is out, for now. I could order from Amazon, though.
I haven't been anywhere near an xray machine. I spoke with my doctor via text.
Even if my ribs were broken even a little bit, they no longer get taped or anything like that. I looked at the site last night and there weren't any bones sticking out!
I am moving carefully and doing everything I can to get better.
Thank you again.
I fell in March, broke my nose and sprained my wrist! I'm wishing you a speedy recovery!
At least this time, my face wasn't involved!
Thank you for your good thoughts.
Today's the second day and I am feeling a bit better. Not normal yet! And does that word even apply to me??? 
The back pain is usually manageable, and when it isn't, I take a nap!
Believe me, I am taking care.
Thank you for reaching out.
as we do in Michigan and you are hobbled, here's a moon picture for you that I snapped about 20 minutes ago... 
And you know I’m disabled when I’m not taking photos! Especially moon photos.
That was really thoughtful.