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I am sticking to a well-regimented course of ice packs and two types of pain killers* to keep the pain at bay.
When it works, it's great. When I miss a dose, or it's late, then the pain increases.
So I'm motivated to keep to my schedule!
*1 gram Tylenol and 1 200mg ibuprofen. Every four hours for each; every two hours alternating.
Pain sucks!
Thanks to all of you, and especially to Callalily for coming to my rescue!
Joinfortmill
(14,525 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,838 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Glad you are taking good care.
I hope you are all healed up very soon.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,838 posts)That is the plan! My MD says I'll be sore for several weeks but hopefully not this sore!
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Healing vibes still on the way. 💓💓💓
usonian
(9,998 posts)It can mess up your stomach. Hopefully fruit or something good for you will work. IANAM (not a medic) but know what IBU can do.
Take care.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,838 posts)I am mostly eating normally, but lesser amounts. Too much activity and I get a little nauseated. Ick.
LoisB
(7,256 posts)go away.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,838 posts)It's a great thought. It's going to be a while.
Walleye
(31,161 posts)Keep up the therapy and the ankle will get better.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,838 posts)The pain is coming from my right upper flank--below my shoulder blade and above my hip on the right side. That was the point of contact with the bookcase.
When the meds are all on board, I feel so much better. But of course it fluctuates.
badhair77
(4,228 posts)Best wishes and good vibes for your healing and pain relief. Hoping for better days ahead.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,838 posts)Its a journey and Im on it. Eventually it will pass.
Callalily
(14,901 posts)No need to be in pain when you don't have too.
I sure hope that you get to feeling better soon!
And it's my pleasure to step in for the photo contest. Your job right now is to get better!
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,838 posts)Today I am writing down when I take whichever drug. It's easier to remember when it's been written down!
Nurses, even retired ones, know how and when to chart!
Rebl2
(13,620 posts)had a similar fall a few years ago. Didnt get an X-ray for well over a month and the pain got worse and then the foot in a certain area started turning red. I kept after him to go get it checked (I was afraid he had a blood clot) and when he did, he found out he had broken his foot. I dont know how he walked on it for so long. He had to wear a boot from April to early July. The orthopedic doctor said had he come in sooner he wouldnt have had to wear the boot as long. He said he likely had a hairline fracture at first, but kept walking on it until it broke.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,838 posts)And I have been in touch with my doctor. My foot is fine; it's used to twisting! The pain is in my right flank/back, where I collided with the bookcase.
I appreciate your input!