Happy Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 A few weeks ago I took a tumble and sprained my ankle after kayaking. Several of you urged me to go get x-rays...but I'm tough and rather stubborn. I kept thinking it's "just" a sprain. ​Fast forward three frustrating weeks later..the sprain has mostly healed but I can't put weight on the foot. That's not good. And I can't DO anything--that got old fast. ​Today I got x-rays and a cheerful chewing out by the nurse for not doing so earlier because, you guessed it, I broke the tibia. The doc just chuckled. He said he could tell when I came in that it was broken because of the time since the injury and the way I was maneuvering. I have a strong, stylish, and supportive boot to wear now. After being so clumsy on crutches, the boot is a miracle. So...should you fall and twist your ankle, for crying out loud, go get X-RAYS! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 We are always the last ones to heed our own advice, arent' we? I bet if someone else had posted this scenario you would have told them to get it x-rayed. :) Speedy tibia mending! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I didn't take my son for a hand X-ray despite 48 hours of complaints of pain after punching a wall. In my defense; he still went to the park, rode his bike and skateboard, and only seemed to complain when he had to write (a daily complaint!) or do chores (also a daily complaint!). He's now sporting a black cast from wrist to pinky and ring fingers. Doc told him he's still expected to write! 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Glad to hear you are finally on the way to mending. Hope it heals quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Oh man! That's a shame! I would do that, too. Probably not for three weeks, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Well, at least you won't make the same mistake again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Good grief, no wonder it kept hurting! Hope you heal fast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Well, at least you won't make the same mistake again! Let's HOPE so... ;) ​I really like making new mistakes... :) rather than repeating the old ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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