mr lee Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Went over on my ankle today off the kerb whilst at work. My ankle flipped left and then almost under. I went down on the deck like a sack of ****! Horrendous pain in my foot. Managed to get up and hobble around whilst cursing every word under the sun. Got home around 10pm as I didn't want to go to the hospital over 100 miles from home. Had a few beers and removed the tubigrip I stuck on it for support. Wasn't quite expecting that much bruising... Think a run up to A&E in the morning is required. Got to pick the new pup up too tomorrow. Gonna struggle to play with him in my current state... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexr Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Don't put the tubigrip back on to sleep with, it can encourage DVT's (clots in the calf). Also you need that assessed. Look up ottowa ankle rules on tinternet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Sleeping without the support Alex. Definately going for it checking tomorrow. My toes are ice cold and deep pink compared to my other foot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 my wife did the same a ferw years back. the swelling never totally left. still a lump there yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 **** mate, looks like you snapped something to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 my wife did the same a ferw years back. the swelling never totally left. still a lump there yetI can handle the odd lump if needs be. My feet aren't exactly my best pulling power feature. Just hope to chuff it's not broken as i'm self employed. Can't afford time off work as we are busy at the minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 **** mate, looks like you snapped something to me.Unfortunately it feels like I have too. I hate hospitals and ll that stuff too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Oooo that's gotta hurt! Sorry for stating the obvious but I feel ya pain just looking at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 looks like mine did when i recked it last summer, lots of bruising probably not the best idea, but i just wore tight boots and took lots of nurofen for a few days (had no option), pain passed after 48 hours, though even up til halloween my ankle still hurt every so often, so id say go get it checked asap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Did something very simular just before Xmas. I was completly ******, so I thought I'd bike down to the shop and get some cider, getting there and back was fine, but as I dropped a bottle on my own doorstep; I reached round to get it and ****** over. The Results look very simular to what you had. I never went to A&E, but I wobbled about for about a week, the pain lessend (and the bruising) but stayed for around 7 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushpower Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 had a few ankle injurys like that goin over on ankle playing football. just badly sprained what you need to do is RICE....,rest,ice,compression an elevation. i always found it worked ,take a aspirine every 4 hours to thin the blood .start moving the ankle when sat down in circular movements with the heel on the floor,and squeeze toes to gether ,stand on tiptoes. all these exercises do 6 reps ,more frequent the better.this stops scare tissue forming which impairs mobility.to realy excelerate recovery wear a tight tubigrip but not in bed,an keep off alcahol for aweek.good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernel gadaffi Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Do what I do, walk on the good leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexr Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I walked about for 6 months on a fracture in the distal femur before the wife eventually bullied me into going to the GP , and I ended up with avascular necrosis . Four years on and at the ripe old age of 42 I either hobble about in pain or submit to a knee replacement . Some times stoicism is not the best idea gents. :wacko: Get it looked at, at least that way there is someone to sue if it all goes pair shaped. ( oh and it stops the wife nagging you about it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymagic1969 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I would say Alexr is probably best to say what needs doing - he is a doctor after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 That looks familiar Did my ankle ligaments a few year back and it looked exactly like that. I dislocated my foot and as it came out it chipped the ball joint in my ankle and snapped the ligaments surrounding it.I would go to hospital if i was you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Yep, high heels will do that everytime. Obviously if your missus asks, we will all go along with your cover story of "I tripped over on a curb whilst at work". Mums the word about the high heels and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Yep, high heels will do that everytime. Obviously if your missus asks, we will all go along with your cover story of "I tripped over on a curb whilst at work". Mums the word about the high heels and all. Busted! Seeing as I won't be needing the high heels for a while Mung, do you want me to post them back to you? Oh and thanks for the loan of them. Going to hospital late this morning. Had a poor nights sleep due to knocking it occasionally. Cheers for the advice guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 See if you can still pick up the new puppy too. A warm puppy laid on that will be soooooo sooooothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Busted! Seeing as I won't be needing the high heels for a while Mung, do you want me to post them back to you? Oh and thanks for the loan of them. and the matching hand bag. I know you liked it, but you can't keep it. Good luck at the hospital. Don't forget to practice the *story* about the curb in case they erm try and wrong foot you about it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 See if you can still pick up the new puppy too. A warm puppy laid on that will be soooooo sooooothing Till it chews my toes with it's needle type teeth.. :wacko: and the matching hand bag. I know you liked it, but you can't keep it. Good luck at the hospital. Don't forget to practice the *story* about the curb in case they erm try and wrong foot you about it all I'll post the bag and shoes back asap fella. I'll also leave the love note in the inside pocket that you wrote to Pavman when he last borrowed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I walked about for 6 months on a fracture in the distal femur before the wife eventually bullied me into going to the GP , and I ended up with avascular necrosis . Four years on and at the ripe old age of 42 I either hobble about in pain or submit to a knee replacement . Some times stoicism is not the best idea gents. :wacko: Get it looked at, at least that way there is someone to sue if it all goes pair shaped. ( oh and it stops the wife nagging you about it ) Six months!? Hesus alex, I'd probably have given it a week or so and then been down the A&E to get it x-rayed. I did both of mine at the same time a couple of years back. I was trying to be a smartarse and was timing myself on a route over rocks and back over the 7 sisters. Made it about 3/4 of the way along the rocks before I slipped and twisted both ankles. Now that really was a case of damned if you do and damned if you don't. Just for the record, I decided it was easier to press on and come back over the hills as it would be a little more even ground. Good luck with the ankle. Hope it mends soon and isn't as bad as it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambu13 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I walked about for 6 months on a fracture in the distal femur before the wife eventually bullied me into going to the GP , and I ended up with avascular necrosis . Four years on and at the ripe old age of 42 I either hobble about in pain or submit to a knee replacement . Some times stoicism is not the best idea gents. :wacko: Get it looked at, at least that way there is someone to sue if it all goes pair shaped. ( oh and it stops the wife nagging you about it ) Dont risk a lifelong problem just becasye hospitals smell funny and are full of mentalists! Really get it checked out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I'll post the bag and shoes back asap fella. I'll also leave the love note in the inside pocket that you wrote to Pavman when he last borrowed it. You saw that. Don't be jealous now. Dont risk a lifelong problem just becasye hospitals smell funny and are full of mentalists! Really get it checked out! Remember if you get Bazzer or Vole giving your ankle an exam - remember despite what they say, you *can* keep your pants on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 :blink: You saw that. Don't be jealous now. Remember if you get Bazzer or Vole giving your ankle an exam - remember despite what they say, you *can* keep your pants on. *shudders* So i'm guessing the last time he checked my mates prostate gland and had both hands on his shoulders wasn't in accordance with regular procedure then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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