Hi everyone,

I'm in pain and right now I could EAT STEEL AND SPIT NAILS
Two days ago, while on holidays, I slipped getting into the Jacuzzi and fell onto my right ankle (and also into the lap of a teenage boy )

It ballooned up immediately and the lifeguard gave me a cold compress. Btw, girls, my fantasy of being carried by the lifeguard back to my holiday home didn't happen...came close...he helped me to the exit of the swimming complex (all these new fandangled health and safety rules are ruining everything)

Next day, got an x-ray and thankfully no broken bones, but my foot and ankle looks like some purple/black/blue alien. I have to use crutches for the first time in my life and a boot. So my mobility is limited which is the annoying part. No dancing for me for awhile

So here I am, on the couch, with my leg above my hips (stop sniggering, lads ) My sleeping pattern is shot to pieces The only benefit is that I am jacked up on pain-killers (a legal high so to speak as I don't smoke ) I'm lonely even though I have my family and friends who are eager to help. I'd love a snuggle and I would almost break my other ankle if it meant a free massage from one of you strapping lads out there

So.... I would really appreciate some words of encouragement from you guys and gals pleeeese ....anyone else recovering from some injury that I could empathise with...some killer jokes as I could do with a belly laugh...

Love and blessings to y'all

Ugh, so sorry to hear about that Shovs. Here's wishing you an expedited recovery.

Blessings to you Lass. Pray your pain becomes less, and you do indeed speed to a fast recovery.

Been there but the folks on this site will keep you in stitches and help make time fly, until you can get out and about again.

May you have a speedy recovery.

Hope you a speedy recovery its sucks not to be able to enjoy the Summer now for me as well!

I can tell you a home remedy that might help with the swelling. either that or it will give you a good laugh because you will think im crazy, but that's ok too because sometimes it's true.
im guessing they sell vicks vapor rub or some similar mentholatum rub. put the stuff all over your ankle and then coat it with sugar. I don't know why but it has worked for multiple injuries in pur family and tested by yours truly here when I got injured helping someone move furniture.
we usually do this after applying warm arnica compresses but I don't think that grows over there.
sending you a big hug

Oh no! That's not good. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Try dreamerana's remedy. It does work.
And I made a voodoo doll for you. I will kiss the ankle all better.


As soon as I can get the doll back from my dog.
Hope you're not experiencing pain elsewhere at the moment

oh I forgot to add that mist times you wrap it so the mixture doesn't rub off all over everything. but in your case wrapping the ankle sometimes also helps with the throbbing pain. just don't wrap it too tight.

I hope you feel better soon

I sure hope the young lad that you accidently on purpose, fell onto is taking care of you in this time of need .!!

Gracious ((( Shov )))!

I do hope you are healing quickly and completely!


Namaste'

Pain killers for a sprain? Ice it up and elevate. TV dinners.

Hope it's better in a day or two.

Get well soon, Shovs...

Awwww..booohoo.
poor you slipped getting into the jacuzzi.
. serves you right . getting in the jacuzzi with out me.lol..ni
but seriously get better soon.

Thanks all of you for your love and get well wishes.

Sorry I took so long to reply and thank you all.

At this stage, almost three weeks later, I don't have to wear the leg boot or use crutches which is a great relief.

I still have muscular pain around my ankle, and I am going for physiotherapy but I am improving...So I'm happy and I can't wait to be able to wear my heels and dance again.