Haven't been in this much pain in awhile...
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Last night I decided I was going to sleep on the futon in the front room in front of the air conditioner. Too many warm nights of late, and I wanted to be cool for a change. I went into the bedroom to grab my pillows. Standing flat-footed, I leaned over the bed, tugged on a pillow, and heard two distinct pops... Then the pain started...
I think I pulled/tore something in my calf muscle. According to some online sites, this is a "common" injury to be treated with ice, rest, compression, and elevation. The good thing is I don't have bruising or swelling, so I don't think it was as ugly as it could be. The bad thing is that with my leg straightened out (painful), I can't put any weight on it (even more painful). Fortunately if my knee is bent, I can flex the foot with no pain. Not so with a straight leg.
So, I'll be sitting around with my leg up on ice today... Man I hate being immobile.
Last night I decided I was going to sleep on the futon in the front room in front of the air conditioner. Too many warm nights of late, and I wanted to be cool for a change. I went into the bedroom to grab my pillows. Standing flat-footed, I leaned over the bed, tugged on a pillow, and heard two distinct pops... Then the pain started...
I think I pulled/tore something in my calf muscle. According to some online sites, this is a "common" injury to be treated with ice, rest, compression, and elevation. The good thing is I don't have bruising or swelling, so I don't think it was as ugly as it could be. The bad thing is that with my leg straightened out (painful), I can't put any weight on it (even more painful). Fortunately if my knee is bent, I can flex the foot with no pain. Not so with a straight leg.
So, I'll be sitting around with my leg up on ice today... Man I hate being immobile.
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Posted by Alan Bell At 12:13:00 On 01/08/2004 | - Website - |
I was thinking it was because I was getting old.
Posted by Duffbert At 04:56:45 On 02/08/2004 | - Website - |
Posted by Cheryle At 17:39:46 On 03/08/2004 | - Website - |
Posted by Carl Tyler At 03:33:35 On 02/08/2004 | - Website - |
Posted by Duffbert At 17:48:16 On 03/08/2004 | - Website - |