Can I whine a little?

[nikkiARNGwife]

I'm heading back to the doctor today.

I fell 2 weeks ago and my foot is still hurting. I can't stand to bear weight on it to take a normal stride...I probably should have gone back sooner but I just kept hoping it would get better. It's got to be either a fracture or a torn ligament..either way I need more than an ace bandage and a "wait and see". I have two busy busy kiddos and this has put a major damper on our summer so far.

Yesterday I had to take Brian for another lithotripsy (he has chronic kidney stones and just had one busted up in January). By the time I got home my foot was swollen again and hurting badly.

But he's had this kidney stone pain for 2 weeks...yes I know it really hurts..but I also know men can be such babies, so even though I can't even walk right I've had to just keep on keeping on trying to keep the house in order and everyone happy. The kids are so stir crazy b/c I can't do much with them outside the house at all. I'm afraid to take them out in the mornings before it gets too hot b/c I can barely walk much less run and Ella knows that..so she could easily get away from me. So they're bored and whiney and DH is about to leave on Sunday for 2 weeks.

I know things could be much worse but we've had a rough couple of weeks and I'm feeling really blue :(

[eranslow]

Awwww :( BIG HUGS!!!! I hope the Dr. can give you a clear diagnosis so you can get better and enjoy your summer! Being injured stinks!

[neenee]

Sorry you are having a rough patch Nikki! I hope your foot gets better and I sympathize with you DH. I had a kidney stone back in 2000 and it had to be surgically removed because I couldn't pass it. It is true what they say....it feels like having another baby. I call it my 4th child. :p

[knlchevys]

Thats terrible. Good luck with the doctor! Big HUGS!!!

[jaylensmom]

Bummer Nikki...I hope your foot gets better...

[nun69]

Big HUGS and go back to the doctor...make them fix you...that is one of the benefits of your husband being in the military, FREE medical care :)

[emmasmommy]

hope you can catch a break soon girl!

[pomi]

Oh, that's rough. I hope the doctors can help you and you can enjoy summer soon.

[MandaT]

Hope things start looking up & you start healing. ((hugs))

[cardinalskate]

Oh, I'm so sorry that your foot's still hurting so badly! ((hugs))

[mariewilcox]

Uggh, I feel for you! It was almost 3 months when I injured my foot before it was normal again. Make sure they get a film when you go back - could be a fracture but believe me, sprains can be painful for weeks or months even. Ask for an Air cast to stabilize your ankle so you can get around better. (It's a special brace used in treatment of sprained ankles).

[ColleenSwerb]

Ugh, I'm so sorry Nikki, that sucks :( I hope you get an answer from the dr today!!

[HeatherKS]

:( I'm sorry Nikki. I hope they can give you an answer and get you back on the road to recovery. *hugs*

[julia]

I'm sorry hon! Definitely go back to your doc and have them give you something fo you can function and heal that foot! *hugs*

[jessica31876]

ughh yea that does sound like it sucks. Kidney stones to me were worse then labor but then thats my experience. I had them get stuck which cause fever and flu-like symptoms so mine were especially bad. It does suck that you both had it happen at the same time so neither one waqs much help to the other Im sure and then with two little ones makes it even harder!!

[Nettio]

I'm amazed you made it two weeks! Hoping you can get some answers and get it healed quickly. :)

[kresta]

I'm glad you're going back to the doctor! Hope you can get some answers and some help. How awful that you've been hurting so bad for so long.

Yep, men can kinda be babies. I've just realized that women pretty much hold everything together in homes and families. Even my hubby will tell me that from time to time. So, while it's extremely overwhelming sometimes, especially when you're sick or injured, it really is a great honor that everyone trusts you so much and that you are so needed. (I know, doesn't really help when you're in pain!)

(((HUGS)))

[maryinaz]

Hope the doctor can help you Nikki. It's no fun when mama is down and the kids are active.

[deepounds]

So sorry it's still bothering you so much, Nikki - hope they can get it fixed, and SOON! Meanwhile . . . sending lots of P&PT your way. :hugs:

[nikkiARNGwife]

Thanks everyone...so it's not broken. He said that we'll give it one more week and if it's still as bad he's going to order an MRI to check the ligaments. He wants me to wear tennis shoes all the time for support and he put me on a Medrol dose pack to help get rid of the inflammation.

He did make me feel better and really explained how a severe sprain can take up to 6 weeks to heal. Not great news but hopefully in a week or so it'll be better.

[LibbysMommy]

Awww I'm so sorry you're still feeling so bad Nikki!! Hopefully you're feeling good and all healed up soon!! (((hugs)))

[MissKim]

Hope you're feeling better soon!

[taracotta7]

Glad you got some answers and help from the dr today. Hopefully the swelling will go down quickly and that will help with some of the pain.

Hang in there momma! You can do this. Sorry you are going through a rough bit. Sending lots of prayers and hugs you way. :thumbup:

[heathergw]

so glad you got some answers and your dr made you feel better about how long it takes to heal!!! Hope it starts to feel better soon!!!

[newfiemountiewife]

I'm so sorry this is still causing you so much grief, Nikki! I've heard a few people who've sprained their ankles that it would have been better just to break it cleanly, at least it heals quicker.

I am sure the meds will help with the inflammation, hopefully you'll be back on your feet soon! Also, I don't think anyone will mind if the house isn't spotless for awhile :)

[marlathrall]

I hope your foot starts feeling better ASAP.