No Cast!

[Laura_A]

Well, I went to see the Dr at 3:30 today. Had to have my neighbor's hubby drive me... so I gritted my teeth through hobbling to the car when in actuality, I should have had help. By the time I got into the clinic to check in, I was crying and couldn't take another step. I asked for some crutches, but they brought a WHEEL CHAIR! I felt SO stupid. We knew half the people in there. UGH! Anyway, they did Xrays and the preliminary diagnosis is, no fracture but a very bad sprain and possible torn tendins. They'll call me tomorrow after the Radiologist has looked at the films. Until then, I'm in a splint and on crutches & drugs. The pain just kept getting worse all day and is still pretty aweful, but it helps not to have to put any weight on it. I'm almost wishing it was a fracture because aparantly they heal faster.

What a time to be layed up. UGH! Thanks everyone for the ((hugs)) and positive vibes!

[Paula]

That's good that it isn't broken! I hope it feels better for you soon.

[kscwgirl]

Yah sprains are actually worse than breaks. :( Hope you feel better soon hon.. did they give you some drugs???

[**Holly**]

Mom went thru this the week before my little sister had surgery...it sucks and always happens at the worst posible times! I hope it heals fast for you. I damaged mine pretty good and I still can't wear tennis shoes without my foot aching.

[newfiemountiewife]

I hope it heals up soon! What a sucky time of year to have that happen! *hug*

[scarletsierra]

Aww, sweetie. I'm happy you were able to be seen and that it's not fractured, but boo for a severs sprain. I know those are so painful. Hope you get lots of TLC and that it heals quickly!! ((hugs))

[Brooke W]

Awe Laura, it always happens at the worst times. Keep off of it and have it propped up as often as you can. I hope that it's a sprain and nothing more than that. Mine was broken and from what I've heard,too, is that a bad sprain is worse.
Take care of yourself. Hopefully your family will help take care of you and some small chores around the house.

[lizzyfizzy]

awww laura!! this blows!!! great news that there is no break, but still...ugh!!! sorry hun...keep us updated!!

[LenaGardner]

(((hugs))) for you! Yay for not being broken!

[scrappinsweetie]

((HUGS))) what a stinky time for it to happen though! staying off it will help it heal quicker though.

[~Julie~]

I'm glad it isn't broken. I hope it heals up quickly for you though.

[meems]

ugh, what a yucky thing to happen. Hope you heal quickly!