managed to twist my ankle yesterday

[fizzgig]

and fall on my ass in front of people. it hurts like a mother and i didn't sleep well last night because i couldn't get comfortable. it's wrapped, under ice and elevated. i also took the day off work to rest it, but i have an appointment this afternoon i can't miss.

no point in going to the clinic since they'll just tell me to do what i'm doing and they're stingy with pain meds.

i'm just hoping it covers my injury/major illness for the year. poor me.

[Aristus]

1. If I were your provider, I'd put you on a prednisone taper to ease the swelling.

And a shot of toradol for pain. Give your provider a chance.

[fizzgig]

2. i'll give it a few days

all my fractured elbow got me was 800 mg ibuprofens, so i'm skeptical of spending money to go to the clinic. i'd be more confident in spending that money if i had a pcp.

[shenmue]

3. Ouch

Sorry.

[LiberalEsto]

4. Owww, that sounds painful

Do you have a tube of arnica gel around? CVS sells it now. Good for bumps and bruises and stuff like that.

I hope you feel better soon.

My daughter tripped over one of the cats on the stairs a few days ago and landed on her bottom. Contusion of the sacrum, I think they called it. The only way she can sit at all is on an inflatable rubber ring.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Ouch, my dear fizzgig...

I've twisted my ankle too, and those hurt like a you-know-what!

Hope you feel better very soon...