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23. Once the soft tissue injury heals it will feel better overall....

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Fri Aug 1, 2014, 03:41 PM

Aug 2014

I'm sorry you're in such pain, and hope you get relief soon. Will take awhile to heal so be kind to your ankle.

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the fracture in my ankle turned out to be pretty small, but my gods it hurts [View all] fizzgig Aug 2014 OP

Hugs and healing vibes headed your way! Coventina Aug 2014 #1

i need to remember to not push myself fizzgig Aug 2014 #4

I feel for you. I had the same type of injury a few years back and it really sucks. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #2

i've learned just how much i take my mobility for granted fizzgig Aug 2014 #6

It's amazing what you learn you can do for yourself. I live alone and getting things from one Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #18

the thermos is a great idea fizzgig Aug 2014 #21

Good luck, my dear fizzgig... CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2014 #3

thanks, miss peggy fizzgig Aug 2014 #7

tell your Dr. you can't sleep from pain.You might win the jackpot. easychoice Aug 2014 #5

i got some real painkillers yesterday fizzgig Aug 2014 #9

Ah,can't get comfortable to sleep.Poor kid! Well stay off of it and let it heal. easychoice Aug 2014 #16

get better soon. sending healing vibes and energy. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #8

thanks, lady fizzgig Aug 2014 #10

been good ... nice gentle rain here now. good day to curl up with my kitties and Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #11

sounds like a lovely way to spend a day fizzgig Aug 2014 #12

You definitely need to slow your roll for a bit. denbot Aug 2014 #13

the roll is definitely slowed to a crawl fizzgig Aug 2014 #14

Hope you're feeling better LiberalEsto Aug 2014 #15

i'll look into that fizzgig Aug 2014 #19

Our CVS sells it LiberalEsto Aug 2014 #41

i'm sending the husband to the store tonight fizzgig Aug 2014 #42

I hope you have a fast recovery fizzgig Crewleader Aug 2014 #17

i was starting to take walks on the weekends fizzgig Aug 2014 #20

A fortune awaits whoever can invent a clever alternative to crutches dixiegrrrrl Aug 2014 #22

maybe i will use the down time to design a crutch caddy fizzgig Aug 2014 #24

There's the "Knee Walker" which is great if your problem is well below the knee.... MADem Aug 2014 #39

Once the soft tissue injury heals it will feel better overall.... Avalux Aug 2014 #23

i should be counting my luck that it wasn't worse fizzgig Aug 2014 #26

therapeutic hugs steve2470 Aug 2014 #25

thanks fizzgig Aug 2014 #27

I try, I have a few small cracks :p nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #29

You should consider both KamaAina Aug 2014 #28

backpack is a great idea fizzgig Aug 2014 #30

Plus, it'd probably hurt less if you were off it KamaAina Aug 2014 #32

See if you can rent a knee walker somewhere--is there a medical supply store near you? MADem Aug 2014 #40

Get well soon, fizzgig! femmocrat Aug 2014 #31

thanks! fizzgig Aug 2014 #34

A walker with a basket is handy for carrying stuff around csziggy Aug 2014 #33

that's a good tip on the ice pack fizzgig Aug 2014 #35

Keep getting better! joeybee12 Aug 2014 #36

i squashed fat cat's tail with the crutch this morning fizzgig Aug 2014 #37

It's NEVER a cat's fault! joeybee12 Aug 2014 #38

Been there, done that. madamesilverspurs Aug 2014 #43

my husband won't play cards with me anymore fizzgig Aug 2014 #44

I bet it does awoke_in_2003 Aug 2014 #45

another bone in that ankle has a tiny hole in it fizzgig Aug 2014 #46

good luck, Fizz. nt awoke_in_2003 Aug 2014 #47

Try putting some body lotion on your leg and foot lunatica Aug 2014 #48