IC OH NO !!

[Nick_Buddha_12]

moving a drawing board yesterday I dropped a weight on my foot and its bruised and painful

any advice ?

[misswobble Graduate]

Yes, rest it.  If you have some Epsom salts go for a 20 minute soak in the bath.  

Take a whole day off running and then see how it feels. Once the pain's gone you should be ok I would think.   Ice is a very good pain reliever and will help reduce swelling.  Play a lump of ice over your foot as often as you can.  Try and find time to sit and rest.  You could take some Ibufren or Neurofen last thing tonight before you go to sleep, if you feel you must.  Don't bother while you're in motion though as they only work when the body is at rest (according to my local chemist) 

We're not doctors obviously, so if your pain and discomfort doesn't clear up then seek professional help

Good luck with it. I hope you're soon back out there

[Nick_Buddha_12 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

thank you, peas are coing out of the freezer this evening

[Helein Graduate]

Get some Arnica cream from Boots or local chemist and rub into the bruise. It will bring the bruise out quicker and heal quicker. If there is swelling which hasn't subsided within 24 hours I would get it seen by a medical professional. 

[Nick_Buddha_12 Graduate in reply to Helein]

you are an angel of to shops now

[davelinks Graduate]

Ouch! Wear steel toe cap boots! Or trainers!

[Nick_Buddha_12 Graduate]

lol lol

horse bolted comes to mind

[louisella Graduate]

Gin...lots of gin