My dog (a Leonberger) tends to dribble water after drinking. I think he dribbled water across my kitchen tile yesterday. When I was putting away groceries quickly yesterday, I stepped on the wet spot and instantly, my feet shot out from under me and I crashed to the ground. In addition to bruises and minor abrasions on my left wrist, right knee, right elbow, and right shoulder, I seem to have really messed up my left foot. Last night, I couldn't even barely touch it to the ground and I still can't put the slightest weight on it. I don't know if I sprained it, tore something, and/or broke something, but it sure does hurt.
I'll be spending the whole day on the recliner couch with my foot propped up hoping for it to get better. Right now I'm trying to homeschool from the couch, with my laptop on one TV tray and my son's schoolwork on another.
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Oh no! I hope you heal quickly
Your symptoms sound serious enough to have X-rays for sure.
(keep in mind if it is broken and you don’t go in and get it taken care of then it will heal improperly and give you a lifetime of problems)
I took off my ace bandage and lightly pressed on my foot all over. I didn't feel any sharp pains. It still hurts and it throbs when I don't keep it raised, but it has already improved a ton. I can now lightly touch it to the ground. I really don't think I broke anything. I think I just pulled a bunch of muscles/ligament in my foot.
Going to the doctor is a bit problematic. Banner bought almost all healthcare in my town and they don't care for patients. They just demand payment from customers. It makes it very hard to get decent care.
Glad to hear it is heading the right direction. And I totally get the lack of decent care.
Keep me updated!
I can now walk on smooth, flat surfaces with only a cane. I'm totally shocked I've healed as quickly as possible.
I'm now at the point that it is easy to do things I used to do, but it is equally easy to over do it and reinjure it.
Wonderful! Keep on healing!
I do still have major issues with stairs and uneven ground, but I'm very happy with my healing progress.
👏🏻 this is great!
