and my brakes have just been put on. I have a grade 2 sprained ankle, which may be a stress fracture.
On Tuesday, I was taking a run, a 3.2 mile easy jog, and when I got home, my ankle felt kinda achy, I didn;t think much of it, and went on with my day. It got a little worse, but nothing so bad as to even cause a limp. When I woke up yesterday, it felt perfect, so what do I do (being not so very sharp and all)? I go for another run. I figured just a 2 mile would be good, not fast, just a slow jog and walk.
BAD IDEA. I got about a mile away, and I had the most excruciating pain through my left ankle and foot, under the ankle every time my foot hit the ground.
I didn't roll it, or strike wrong, or even twist it. Just poof-you have pain. ugh.
I limped another mile home and iced it. It got worse, but no swelling just pain when I try to walk. My daughter just says "Go to the doctor, now, before it's so bad you can't drive from the pain" Ok. She had a point. I'm normally pretty tough, and avoid doctors and hospitals but this just HURT.
Well, the doctor didn't even blink-"Go to the ER and get an xray". Ok, so I do that. I have one nurse joking about exercise being bad for me...lol. Very funny.
After 12 xrays, they said they really couldn't see a break, but if I don't see significant improvement by Sunday, I need to see an Orthopedic doctor, since it could be a stress fracture or Hairline fracture. Of course.
So, I am on crutches, which I cannot use without falling, so I'm limping around on my left toe, my foot/ankle/calf is in an immobilizer, which is really comfy, until bed time....If I have to sit down with my foot elevated any more, I'm going to lose my mind. I keep thinking I'm doing that race if I have to army crawl the whole way.
On a cute note my youngest cooked me dinner last night-a hot dog in the microwave, with mustard and a bun. He also kissed the boo boo many times.
Can I have "It's only a sprain" vibes? Please?
On Tuesday, I was taking a run, a 3.2 mile easy jog, and when I got home, my ankle felt kinda achy, I didn;t think much of it, and went on with my day. It got a little worse, but nothing so bad as to even cause a limp. When I woke up yesterday, it felt perfect, so what do I do (being not so very sharp and all)? I go for another run. I figured just a 2 mile would be good, not fast, just a slow jog and walk.
BAD IDEA. I got about a mile away, and I had the most excruciating pain through my left ankle and foot, under the ankle every time my foot hit the ground.
I didn't roll it, or strike wrong, or even twist it. Just poof-you have pain. ugh.I limped another mile home and iced it. It got worse, but no swelling just pain when I try to walk. My daughter just says "Go to the doctor, now, before it's so bad you can't drive from the pain" Ok. She had a point. I'm normally pretty tough, and avoid doctors and hospitals but this just HURT.
Well, the doctor didn't even blink-"Go to the ER and get an xray". Ok, so I do that. I have one nurse joking about exercise being bad for me...lol. Very funny.
After 12 xrays, they said they really couldn't see a break, but if I don't see significant improvement by Sunday, I need to see an Orthopedic doctor, since it could be a stress fracture or Hairline fracture. Of course.
So, I am on crutches, which I cannot use without falling, so I'm limping around on my left toe, my foot/ankle/calf is in an immobilizer, which is really comfy, until bed time....If I have to sit down with my foot elevated any more, I'm going to lose my mind. I keep thinking I'm doing that race if I have to army crawl the whole way.
On a cute note my youngest cooked me dinner last night-a hot dog in the microwave, with mustard and a bun. He also kissed the boo boo many times.
Can I have "It's only a sprain" vibes? Please?
