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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,440
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Grand Magnate
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,440
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Originally Posted by Thumper2
I know how painful sprains can be. When I sprained mine the ER doc said sometimes it's better if it is broke.  Just try not to over due it because sprains take a long time to heal. I hope the birthday party is a huge success  |
Very good advice. Sprains do take longer to heal than if it had been broke. I did a number on my foot two years ago.
Lots of deep tissue damage, ligaments, sprain, etc. The foot was black and swollen. It didn't look like a foot. I couldn't get up and hobble away as I could any other time. I kept in touch with Urgent Care, etc. and was doing everything I should. I got into my high top shoes as soon as I could as well. They said that was as good as a boot deal they would have done. I couldn't have handled the boot deal either.
I used a walker for six weeks to keep the weight off of my foot. I cannot use crutches. Then I got rid of the walker and used a cane and my husband's arm for awhile. They said it would take a long time and believe me it did.
Any other time I've sprained my foot, I have been able to get up and hobble away and it was fine enough to walk on, etc. But not this time. Never want to do that again, ever.
I believe now I have some osteoarthritis in there. It would be funny if I didn't. Take care of your foot.
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