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Oh no, the Boot is back! 😬

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It was all going so well - boot and crutches thrown aside, got the ok to go for little walks, then I slipped on a stair, and my poor old injured foot took my full weight to stop me falling. I took it easy for a few days, but it was too sore to do some of my physio exercises and I was limping, so I called the physio for advice.

Her advice was to go to urgent care just in case 😱

So off I went, and after a very short wait I was having my foot x-rayed. Nothing broken or chipped, but another sprain. The doctor advised to go back to the early recovery plan. Ibuprofen for the swelling, the gentler mobility exercises, and the famous walking boot to help me walk without the limp. Typically, it is feeling much better today anyway, but I strapped on the boot to do my gardening and it was a big help.

I also learnt that the anti inflammatory effect of ibuprofen only kicks in after a week of taking it, so all in all I'm really glad I went. I learnt a lot, and that was my first face to face consultation since I was signed off from the fracture clinic. Onwards and upwards!

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Maddee_6333 profile image
Maddee_6333Graduate10

Oh no! I dread something like this happening to me.

Do take it very gently, won’t you x.

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toMaddee_6333

Will do. Mr grumpy has now taken a staple gun to the stair carpet where it had got a little baggy. I shall investigate new carpet!

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Maddee_6333Graduate10β€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Well done Mr G!

I am also contemplating new carpet, using crutches has made me very aware of a few wrinkles over by the living room door.

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toMaddee_6333

Oh my goodness yes, Maddee, I've removed rugs, rearranged furniture, noticed that I really could do with a front step and a better path in the back garden - we really need new carpet everywhere, but we've got some messy work to do first so we've been holding off. It makes you feel so vulnerable doesn't it!

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Maddee_6333Graduate10β€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Husband keeps leaving the bathmat on the floor in our tiny bathroom. It freaks me out every time as I use a zimmer upstairs and the wheels get stuck πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toMaddee_6333

πŸ™„ wouldn't be a pity if you accidentally ran over his toes!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10

Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that GOG - you must be wondering what next! Going to the emergency room was definitely the right move - I hope you start to feel better soon!

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toOldgirlruns

Thank you Ogr, it felt a bit ott at first, but I'm so glad I went.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Oh no, that's bad luck GoG, sorry to hear this.

The boot will help, and you will get stronger again, then these problems will be behind you.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Chin up, but watch your step... xxx

P.s I just ran wk2 R2 with Laura and I loved it. This will be you soon.🀞🌹🌻🌼🌺xxx

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toBluebirdrunner

Thanks my lovely, I'll try to be careful. And that's fabulous news Blue, I'm so pleased for you. You've had the patience of a Saint.

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nowsterGraduate10

About Ibuprofen's delayed effect, that's something that my physio told me on the first visit.

All the best for your recovery.

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply tonowster

When the doctor told me, I sat there thinking, why has nobody told me this before?! I normally take the tablets until it stops hurting, then I stop. Then start again! Mind you, I haven't actually seen my physio in person yet.

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nowsterGraduate10β€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Same here. Take painkillers only when necessary, and then stop.

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Unbelievable bad luck Grumps!! Hope this proves to be only a minor set back πŸ€—

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Thank you BC, I feel better about it today that's for sure.

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Elfe560minGraduate

Oh bah! I’m really sorry to hear that GOG - but glad you didn’t fall downstairs.

I hope it starts to improve quickly. 🌷🌸🌸 πŸ’ - Sending a big hug & the nearest I could get to some virtual sweet peas from my garden. πŸ˜„

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toElfe5

Thank you elfe, I love sweet peas and I'm rubbish at growing them!

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Elfe560minGraduateβ€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Now would be a good time to plant some seed - apparently Autumn sown ones are more robust, ( assuming that you have a greenhouse or conservatory to overwinter them in).. - I’m about to try it for the first time - thanks to retirement. πŸ˜„

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toElfe5

No greenhouse yet, just a very crowded windowsill! (I tried them in a cold frame once, but something ate them )

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Elfe560minGraduateβ€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

🐌 🐌 Oh dear!

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Oh no poor you, but what amazing service being seen to, listened to and advised. Good luck with your onward recovery. Take care πŸ€—

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toGrannyhugs

You're right GH, I've had good and bad experiences, this was definitely good!

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Mum22boysGraduate10

Oh no, how rubbish is that. Definitely seek out new carpet. Fingers crossed it's just a minor setback 😊

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toMum22boys

Thank you mum, I'm much more confident now that it's only a blip. It was scary though!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10

Sorry to hear about the setback... glad it’s not worse, and some learning is always a good thing.

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toUnfitNoMore

Thanks UNM. Yes it could have been a lot worse!

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JonathanPGraduate10

Many a slip GOG! Good that there wasn't any serious damage but still very irritating!

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toJonathanP

My hard was in my mouth JP, could have been nasty, but it feels so much better today following the advice.

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Or my heart even 😬

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HeavyFootGraduate10

Terrible, rotten luck GOG. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Great boot, though. I thought London Fashion Week had been cancelled 😁

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toHeavyFoot

Hah! That's made me giggle! πŸ˜‚

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linda9389Graduate10

Oh bless you! How horribly unfortunate. Try to be positive- it's not the same injury, not the same recovery time and is already responding well. A setback yes, but hopefully a small one. Sympathy and hugs. You will get there.

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Thank you Linda, I've just come in from an entire afternoon pootling around the garden with the Boot on. I feel much more positive, because it feels a lot better already, and the boot lets me walk without a limp (still a bit of the Long John Silvers about it though!)

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linda9389Graduate10β€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

That's good to hear. Recovery is a very bumpy journey at the best of times, but when things get tough just remember there's likely an 'up' just around the corner 😊

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

Oh nooo that’s something that just happens so quickly and can do so much damage, heal well and make that boot your friend to keep you mobile

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks folks, day two of the boot and it's definitely working πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduateβ€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

That’s really good to know

JoHealth profile image
JoHealth

Oh you poor thing! You won’t be running for a while yet!

Take it easy and try not to over do it. I had an op on my foot a few years ago. I know what it’s like it’s really frustrating.

Slowly does it πŸ˜€πŸŒΌx

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toJoHealth

Thank you Jo, that's the thing, just watching that recovery date move back again. But that pesky boot is definitely helping, so I'm a bit more optimistic today. You'll know all about the ups and downs of recovery, I guess!

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JoHealthβ€’ in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Yes I do and it takes time, I tried to run before I could walk . Lol πŸ˜‚

Hope it doesn’t take too long to heal πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Goodstart

Poor you! Get well soon and take it easy πŸ€—

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toGoodstart

Thank you, I am feet up on the sofa as I write this! πŸ›‹οΈ

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MoliJGraduate10

Oh nooo. Sending you a virtual hug πŸ€— and hoping you have a speedy recovery.

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toMoliJ

Thanks for the hug, it definitely helps 😊

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

I hope you heal quickly. I’m on permanent anti-inflams and their effect carried on building up for months. Weird how they work. Glad you’re able to get out and do some gardening in your boot. Get better soon, and no more topples or slips please x

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toBaddieThePirate

I promise I'll try to stay on my feet! I know you have to work hard for your fitness, it can't be fun having to take meds all the time. I'm just so surprised that this is the first time anyone has explained to me how they work - I suppose covid has something to do with it, but I broke my ankle in June and it's been swollen ever since. It would have been useful information πŸ™„ Ah well, I know now!

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Dexy5Graduate10

So sorry to hear this grumpyoldgirl . The road to recovery is never straightforward. But it sounds like you had a very worthwhile discussion at your appointment. Wishing you all the very best.

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toDexy5

Thank you Dexy 😊

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