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Post by christine58 on Aug 13, 2014 11:11:35 GMT
So here's a dumb question! How do I ice them? If it's the bottom that hurt do I just put the ice on the top of my feet?? Get some water bottles and stick them in the freezer..(with water in them of course)...Once frozen roll your insteps over the frozen bottles.
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Post by 1lear on Aug 13, 2014 12:32:47 GMT
I feel your pain-I broke my foot last weekend. I twisted it walking out my front door last Friday. I thought it was just bruised but by Monday when it was still really painful, I decided to go to the doctor. I'm now in a cast for 6-8 weeks. I never realized how wonderful walking is until now-it seems to take me forever to get anywhere.
I'd recommend seeing a doctor just to be safe-good luck!
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Post by ddly on Aug 13, 2014 12:34:04 GMT
How you doing?
Lisa D.
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Post by danid on Aug 13, 2014 13:10:56 GMT
Hi everyone! So I went to the doctor and he said I strained or pulled the tendons in both feet......probably from using the step ladder.....he prescribed a steroid/anti-inflammatory that I'll take for 6 days.....on day 2 now. He didn't tell me to stay off my feet.....just said do the normal things so I'm debating whether I will go back up to my classroom today (there's stuff I can do sitting down) or just staying home to give my feet a break! Either way I am praying these meds work because school starts on the 25th and this pain needs to be gone! LOL Thanks you all for your advice and concern!
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Post by miss_lizzie on Aug 13, 2014 13:51:56 GMT
I'm so glad it's nothing more serious. Hope you feel 100 percent soon!
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Post by alibama on Aug 13, 2014 14:40:35 GMT
Glad to hear it was nothing to serious. Hope you are feeling better soon.
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Post by Judie in Oz on Aug 13, 2014 15:04:02 GMT
Glad it's nothing more serious, but I'm sure they still hurt. Stay home today and stay off your feet. If you absolutely must go into your classroom today, make sure the only work you do is sitting down. Take a few frozen water bottles with you for some relief.
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Post by keknj on Aug 13, 2014 15:55:24 GMT
I hope the steroids work quickly for you! I would rest your tootsies as much as possible just to give them a chance to heal.
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