To the medically savvy of the Chainlink: - The Chainlink2024-03-29T15:48:10Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/to-the-medically-savvy-of-the?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A36194&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSorry about you accident. The…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-07:2211490:Comment:361942009-01-07T19:11:20.581ZKatiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Katie
Sorry about you accident. The thing that is difficult with sprained ankle is that it can be the ligament which is commonly effected. Be careful with getting back to biking, because the ligament doesn't have a blood supply so it takes alot longer to heal. The shoe change is a great idea, you could try a basic brace from walgreens if you wanted. I a physical therapist so if there is anything I can do to help just let me know.
Sorry about you accident. The thing that is difficult with sprained ankle is that it can be the ligament which is commonly effected. Be careful with getting back to biking, because the ligament doesn't have a blood supply so it takes alot longer to heal. The shoe change is a great idea, you could try a basic brace from walgreens if you wanted. I a physical therapist so if there is anything I can do to help just let me know. justJason said:HA! I came /th…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-07:2211490:Comment:361772009-01-07T17:56:45.669ZShttps://thechainlink.org/profile/s2485df
<cite>justJason said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/to-the-medically-savvy-of-the?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A36172&x=1#2211490Comment36172"><div>HA! I came /this/ close to that last night!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>cutifly said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/to-the-medically-savvy-of-the?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A36164&x=1#2211490Comment36028"><div>Always can just get rid of the problem foot…</div>
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<cite>justJason said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/to-the-medically-savvy-of-the?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A36172&x=1#2211490Comment36172"><div>HA! I came /this/ close to that last night!<br/> <br/>
<cite>cutifly said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/to-the-medically-savvy-of-the?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A36164&x=1#2211490Comment36028"><div>Always can just get rid of the problem foot altogether.<br/> <br/> <img src="http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/080313/unwatchable/saw_l.jpg"/></div>
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<p>Have you seen <a href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=76913">this</a> story about a football player that amputated his finger rather than sit on the bench for the the rest of his senior year while his finger healed? I understand there's some great prosthetic attachments around that let you clip in and cycle. ;-)</p> Pain is your body telling you…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-07:2211490:Comment:361742009-01-07T17:55:38.242ZGabeW (not the other Gabe)https://thechainlink.org/profile/Gabe30
Pain is your body telling you something isn't right. Ice will reduce the swelling and numb the pain, but wont stop the cause of it. Be on the safe side and get the xray. Without really knowing what's going on the exercise could be helping you recover or preventing it. If it is more than a sprain, not treating it could result in it healing with a loss of some mobility/function. My toe just doesn't bend anymore since that highschool soccer incident...
Pain is your body telling you something isn't right. Ice will reduce the swelling and numb the pain, but wont stop the cause of it. Be on the safe side and get the xray. Without really knowing what's going on the exercise could be helping you recover or preventing it. If it is more than a sprain, not treating it could result in it healing with a loss of some mobility/function. My toe just doesn't bend anymore since that highschool soccer incident... HA! I came /this/ close to th…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-07:2211490:Comment:361722009-01-07T17:52:50.384ZjustJasonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JHC
HA! I came /this/ close to that last night!<br />
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<cite>cutifly said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/to-the-medically-savvy-of-the?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A36164&x=1#2211490Comment36028"><div>Always can just get rid of the problem foot altogether.<br/> <br/>
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HA! I came /this/ close to that last night!<br />
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<cite>cutifly said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/to-the-medically-savvy-of-the?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A36164&x=1#2211490Comment36028"><div>Always can just get rid of the problem foot altogether.<br/> <br/>
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I bet the reason it hurts is that you're stressing it on your ride/walking and when you get home and relax it becomes inflamed and there is swelling within the joint capsule. I agree with the doc saying exercise is good for it after the original injury has time to get a little healed-up. Here's what I'd do if I was in your predicament -- ride! as long as there isn't pain, but follow up with R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compression, elevation) when you get home.
I bet the reason it hurts is that you're stressing it on your ride/walking and when you get home and relax it becomes inflamed and there is swelling within the joint capsule. I agree with the doc saying exercise is good for it after the original injury has time to get a little healed-up. Here's what I'd do if I was in your predicament -- ride! as long as there isn't pain, but follow up with R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compression, elevation) when you get home. Always can just get rid of th…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-07:2211490:Comment:360282009-01-07T05:09:21.426Zcutiflyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/cutifly
Always can just get rid of the problem foot altogether.<br />
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Always can just get rid of the problem foot altogether.<br />
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<img src="http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/080313/unwatchable/saw_l.jpg"/> Jason,
My fiance thought she…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-07:2211490:Comment:360062009-01-07T04:35:32.084Zbuddaa38https://thechainlink.org/profile/buddaa38
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My fiance thought she had a bad sprained ankle and kept walking on it. After about a week and a couple of days the swelling and pain wasn't getting better and she couldn't put on any pair of shoes on the right foot. She went to the foot doctor and they took an x-ray and ultrasound due to the increase inflammation it was hard for them to tell what was going on. The doctor examined her and due to the pain and swelling told her he needed an MRI. She got the MRI a week later and it showed…
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My fiance thought she had a bad sprained ankle and kept walking on it. After about a week and a couple of days the swelling and pain wasn't getting better and she couldn't put on any pair of shoes on the right foot. She went to the foot doctor and they took an x-ray and ultrasound due to the increase inflammation it was hard for them to tell what was going on. The doctor examined her and due to the pain and swelling told her he needed an MRI. She got the MRI a week later and it showed she had fractured her 1st and 2nd metatarsal (the long bone on your foot towards the big toe and the second toe) she also had torn the EHL tendon which runs over her big toe. To make a long story short, she ended up in surgery to repair the tendon and has screws on her big toe and a cast for 4-6 weeks. If you don't get better and it's painful to put weight on it then go back to the doctor to make sure it isn't anything more serious. Good Luck! Let Rome in Tiber melt, and t…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-07:2211490:Comment:359922009-01-07T03:41:22.619ZjustJasonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JHC
Let Rome in Tiber melt, and the wide arch /<br />
Of the rang'd empire fall!<br />
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Thanks dude!!! Sincerely much appreciated.
Let Rome in Tiber melt, and the wide arch /<br />
Of the rang'd empire fall!<br />
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Thanks dude!!! Sincerely much appreciated. Cold weather will make any in…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-07:2211490:Comment:359862009-01-07T03:11:15.751ZTiberculosishttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tiberculosis
Cold weather will make any injury ache. I broke my ankle almost ten years ago and I can still sense it's weaker as the weather get's cold. It's the old adage...I can feel it in my bones. As far as the constipation, it's probably the painkillers, narcotics will do that.<br />
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A fyi run down on the anti-inflamatories...<br />
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Ibuprofen (Motrin) I think is the best, it's metabolized in your stomach so you gotta eat something with it. No more than 800mg every 4 hours. 200mg is the standard OTC…
Cold weather will make any injury ache. I broke my ankle almost ten years ago and I can still sense it's weaker as the weather get's cold. It's the old adage...I can feel it in my bones. As far as the constipation, it's probably the painkillers, narcotics will do that.<br />
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A fyi run down on the anti-inflamatories...<br />
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Ibuprofen (Motrin) I think is the best, it's metabolized in your stomach so you gotta eat something with it. No more than 800mg every 4 hours. 200mg is the standard OTC strength.<br />
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is metabolized in your liver, so if your taking it for a long time...watch your drinking. It's the most common anti-inflamatory overdose med. No more than 1000mg every 4 hours. Extra strength Tylenol is 500mg<br />
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Aspirin, eh...thins your blood, another bummer if your drinking.<br />
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Some others; aleve and such but i'd just stick to Ibupropfen.<br />
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Buy some Vans SK8-Hi's they're the best, thin soles though. I totally appreciate it, Josh…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-07:2211490:Comment:359842009-01-07T03:00:01.388ZjustJasonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JHC
I totally appreciate it, Josh. Tomorrow I throw on my suede and supportive Converse sneaks, and reclaim my damn foot!
I totally appreciate it, Josh. Tomorrow I throw on my suede and supportive Converse sneaks, and reclaim my damn foot!