Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I've just felt something rip in my calf as I was leaning over to put Oscar the hamster back in his cage . It's agony . I've got an icepack on it but suspect I'll be hobbling for a day or so . I had pulled it slightly this morning on a run but this is much worse . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Aw, ANH Can't offer any advice, just sending you ((Hugs)) Don't go blaming 'ickle Oscar now just because it happened by his cage... It's also an excuse not to do the housework Get better Relax, chill, put your feet up - if it doesn't hurt - and dictate from the living room sofa x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 ouch hope it isnt too painful (((hugs))) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Ouch! Maybe you should go to your local minor injury clinic at your A &E!? Maybe some chocolate will make you feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Chocolate always helps!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 crikey that sounds very painful I hope it eases soon x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I should spend the weekend on the sofa with your foot elevated on a velvet cushion. Laptop at you side. I hope it is less painful today Vicki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Ouch. Hope it's a bit better this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Ouch that sounds painfull. Hope its better today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 ANH that does sound painful, hope it has eased today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 As a nurse - I;d say continue with ice , painkillers and elevate. Oh has to cook and supply copius amounts of tea and TLC and cold drinks. Need reading material and TV remote at hand. And no stess what soever. Enjoy - you deserve it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Ouch - hope that feels better soon! Lots of chocolate and rest prescribed from me - I hasten to add I have no medical training whatsoever If it is still really painful I would get it checked out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Ooooh, sounds really painful.... Put your feet up for the weekend ANH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 It's not painful unless I try to walk, when it's really painful but I don't know what I've done to it to make it go like this . I put an icepack in a teatowel on it last night for about 20 mins then put Ibuprofen gel on it before bed (it had gone red before doing that). It feels really hot to touch . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 That looks really painful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 That looks very painful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 When I get cellulitis in my leg it goes very red and hot like that...but not in one patch I think you should see the doc ANH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Am pm'ing you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 As we're going on holiday 2 weeks today (with lots of hillwalking) and the doctors is closed, I thought I would just pop along to A&E to be on the safe side (it's only 15 mins away). Recognised the doctor - he treated mum last year . Didn't seem surprised that we're estranged . Anyway, all's well (ish) - he was surprised by the amount of redness but said it is just a pulled muscle and I should just take it easy and do as much as I can manage. Fingers crossed I'm OK for the holiday - OH has 15 Munroes planned . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Good grief that looks sore. Glad A&E sorted it out. Here's hoping all's well soon otherwise OH will have to do this up the hills! Although he doesn't need to wear a nursie outfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Ow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Oh no looks really sore Isnt is just sods law that these things happen just before a break away?! I do hope you are on form for the holiday. You could always say its much worse then it is and get the OH running around after you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 That is a relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Vicki Your poor leg, looks dreadful. Am prescribing lots of red wine and (healthy) nibbles. Allison & Haziex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Ow!!! you have lovely shapely calf though, Hope it gets better soonest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...