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It would be great to have something that wraps around your ankle that could be put in the freezer. Does such a thing exist or will I have to invent one?
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patti123 ali73023
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I just saw this older post. I tried so many different ice packs- maybe ten different ones. My favorite you can find on Amazon if you look it up under these words " Chattanooga ColPac Cold Therapy, Black Polyurethane, X-Large/Oversized Cold Pack (12.5" x 18.5"
" , my favorite very strong compression socks you can find there also if you look up " Vitalsox VT1211 Graduated Compression Performance Patented Training, Race, and Recovery Socks Pairs with DryStat " . The reason I like the Chattanooga cold pack is because it is kind of a small mini blanket you wrap around the ankle (be sure to get the XL size though). Just pull it out of the freezer and place it in a pillow case and you are good to go. You don't feel sharp ice cubes from an ice bag or that your foot gets too overly cold like with some of the foot wraps. The compression socks are hard to put on but keep your ankle from aching much if you wear them. These are the socks that I used to be able to get off taking Ibuprofen twice a day. Remember if it is easy to get on, then it probably doesn't have as much compression.
Tituscanby1 patti123
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I might have to get me some of those I packs. Fell over today. Went to bend slightly to light fire, and my bakers cyst leg collapsed. Bent . pain 8/10. I screamed. Fell only way I could manage, safely on my bum. Felt nauseous. Took my time to get up.
Bug#*r. Scary. How the heck am I supposed to do everything around the house when I can't bend. My broken leg was compromised also. On verge of giving out.
Can't wait to see Specialist tomorrow.
I'm worn thin. 38th week.... And still counting...
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patti123 Tituscanby1
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ali73023 Tituscanby1
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You poor thing! So sorry to hear this news.
Can't imagine how you have managed for such a long time. ?? ?? ?? ?? ??
Tituscanby1 patti123
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Thanks Patti and Ali. Weird thing is I can now straighten vmy Bakers Cyst leg/knee, although back of calf sore to touch. I kept waiting for more intense pain and swelling. It never came. However I have mildly sprained my broken ankle.
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Tituscanby1 ali73023
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Sometimes I think, have I managed? Going to take Sindy( barbie in USA) to show specialist how I fell. I'm certainty not going to do a demo lol. My husbands appointment just before mine. He'll need an MRI. Suspect I will too.
Oh happy days!
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patti123 Tituscanby1
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Tituscanby1 patti123
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Hmm. Mixed bag. Appears bad fall has burst bakers cyst, according to Specialist. After initial agony, just sore on back of leg below knee to ankle.
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Had an Xray. Break healed fine. Down side, bone very soft below around break. Dr Was sorry I had xray. Has barely changed since surgery if at all. He was happy about my mobility, and noted the fall I had, did indeed sprain bad ankle slightly.
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Am I going to drive? Why. Slow reaction time, soft bone, ankle nowhere near pre injury. Hell I wouldn't get in car with someone driving with my injuries. Didn't ask Dr, but will leave a message tomorrow. No brainier for me.??. ??Is my priority. It's the only way to strengthen bone according to Dr, plus stationary ??.
Husband declared partially fit for work whatever that means. He has poor flexibility and a stretched ligament that can't be fixed.
What a day...???
patti123 Tituscanby1
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