Aargh! Pulled muscle or something

[NickFitz]

I've sprained stuff in the past and have two in laws who are both medical professionals who advised me to immediately hit the ibuprofen, rest said limb and stick an ice pack on it ASAP.

Bit late for the ice (it happened about ninety minutes ago I think) and anyway, I haven't got any ice; but I'll have a look for the ibuprofen.

[EternalOptimist]

ouch!

I once went out with a bird who had a loud crack. she was on her back for weeks

[NickFitz]

Currently suffering from postherpetic neuralgia. Think toothache 24/7 on one spot on yer back for 6 months and only one month in.

Ouch!

Alcohol helps though.

Ah, now there's a prescription that makes sense

[Cliphead]

Ouch!



Ah, now there's a prescription that makes sense

It's that or mild anti-depressants and I can do without the pills. I'll stick with the booze

[doodab]

Bit late for the ice (it happened about ninety minutes ago I think) and anyway, I haven't got any ice; but I'll have a look for the ibuprofen.

A bag of frozen peas works just as well as ice

Seriously though, I had a mate who ruptured his Achilles tendon stepping off a kerb into the road and that made a clearly audible sound. He was on crutches for a while. Probably worth getting it checked out properly, esp if you can't walk on it normally or stand on tip toes.

[EternalOptimist]

A bag of frozen peas works just as well as ice

Seriously though, I had a mate who ruptured his Achilles tendon stepping off a kerb into the road and that made a clearly audible sound. He was on crutches for a while. Probably worth getting it checked out properly, esp if you can't walk on it normally or stand on tip toes.

I have a son in law who got gout. (uric acid crystals in the toe joint) aged 30, he was laid up in casualty for ages. so yes, orrible things can happen, even to the youngsters

but as usual, laughter is the best medicine. after beer

[Uncle Albert]

Ah, it's only a flesh wound. Nothing to stop you billing.

Unless it's serious in which case, "where there's blame there's a claim".

[EternalOptimist]

oh. and me missus, a nurse
says elevate it as well as freezing it

[Zippy]

oh. and me missus, a nurse
says elevate it as well as freezing it

Well, if it's worked for her for 20 years ......

[NickFitz]

Found an ice pack thingy an old GF left behind years ago - one of those oblong slabs you freeze and put in a cool box, but it'll take a while to freeze. Only alternative is a couple of chops or some sausages, so I think I'll wait

Found the ibuprofen after hobbling round the flat looking in various places. Turned out it was right next to where I started, tucked in with my usual daily meds

Couple of those and a Badger Brewery Poacher's Choice: self-medication FTW!