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GriffinSentinel
08-03-2011, 22:06
Without getting into the full story of my stupidity on this one I'll make the scenario brief. While loading a truck tonight I misjudged my footing and fell between the gap from the truck to the loading dock. I landed on my entire left calf stopping just below the knee and i know it'll be bruised for a while. Any suggestions on how to care for it so I'm not hobbling around for weeks? And before you say it, yes i know the dock plate should have been set up. It's broken right now but after this it won't be for much longer. :D
FloatOn
08-03-2011, 23:22
Hmm floats cure all.. liqueur and lots of beer haha. All kidding aside go for some icehot for your bruised ego and muscle.:eek:
MARDIGRA21
08-04-2011, 05:24
Substitute cold and hot compresses every 20 min, but do not apply directly to skin. Bruising and swelling should go down. Also keep your leg elevated while doing this. You can also take some motrin for the pain and swelling
GriffinSentinel
08-04-2011, 12:58
Ah yes, vitamin M. Almost forgot about that. Motrin and cold compress now. Beer and cold compress later. lol.
toby2533
08-04-2011, 13:33
No beer Dr. Bombay and his nurse tonic
ladym123
08-05-2011, 18:39
Substitute cold and hot compresses every 20 min, but do not apply directly to skin. Bruising and swelling should go down. Also keep your leg elevated while doing this. You can also take some motrin for the pain and swelling

Oh wow Doctor Mardi...How YOU dooooin :cool:
MARDIGRA21
08-05-2011, 18:50
Oh wow Doctor Mardi...How YOU dooooin :cool:

That's what I do
ladym123
08-05-2011, 19:36
That's what I do

I know...I need a once over...come to lady :cool:
MaximusR3
08-05-2011, 20:30
Motrin and water

military cure-all, works for all injuries big and small apparently
GriffinSentinel
08-05-2011, 21:03
Motrin and water

military cure-all, works for all injuries big and small apparently

Ain't that the truth. It's like they hand it out like candy.
GriffinSentinel
08-16-2011, 12:14
I'm getting my knee checked out now. Looks like the doc wants an x-ray/MRI. I really hope I don't need surgery.