COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

So sorry to hear this Linda that sound really painful!
Could be a hamstring gone.
You are doing the right thing following the RICE procedure.
Have you read what NHS direct recommend?
I had something similar years ago and the doctor gave me Naproxen but otherwise it was just rest.
If you think it could be something else then A&E may be your best option.
Take care

I also prefer rice when something hurts...

 

[JoesMum]

I also prefer rice when something hurts...

RICE

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate

 

[Momof4]

I am in agony. I walked to the pool for my swim and was nearly there. As I crossed the road, something twanged in the back of my knee and I have terrible pain down the back of my lower leg. Fortunately JoesDad was working nearby and came to rescue me. I am currently on the sofa with painkillers and ice, but can see myself heading to Accident & Emergency by taxi if the pain doesn’t subside in the next hour [emoji22]

Oh no, think it’s your sciatica? Try to stretch too.

 

[Momof4]

I’m back and I’m on crutches. A&E think, after x ray and poking me a lot to see what hurts, it’s soft tissue injury with a query on a Baker’s Cyst as there is a lot of fluid in my knee. My calf is quite swollen too. Ice, painkillers, exercises and a Physio Review at A&E a week today. [emoji20]

Linda, sorry. So glad you went to the ER! You poor thing.

 

[Yvonne G]

Good mornooning everyone.

I am without my car again today, which is a nuisance, as JoesDad needs mine to get to work. JoesDad’s car went in to have new brake pads yesterday and they found a brake fluid leak. It now needs a new calliper too

The mechanic videos the problem and sends it to you so you can see what he’s talking about. It was early stages and hadn’t affected braking, but the idea of brake failure on the road is scary!

We don't really realize how much we depend upon something until we don't have it. Hope dad's car gets well soon so you can have yours back.

 

[Yvonne G]

I am in agony. I walked to the pool for my swim and was nearly there. As I crossed the road, something twanged in the back of my knee and I have terrible pain down the back of my lower leg. Fortunately JoesDad was working nearby and came to rescue me. I am currently on the sofa with painkillers and ice, but can see myself heading to Accident & Emergency by taxi if the pain doesn’t subside in the next hour [emoji22]

Well, for cryin' out loud! Just walking? That's a heck of a note. It's all Dad's fault for taking your car.

 

[Reptilony]

Might be of interest to Lena and Olivier
Canada warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, report says

Yes thank you I had already seen this article, I do notice a difference from when I was a kid, winters are different, such changes are supposed to take thousands of years to occur not a couple years, Inuits from northern Qc are the first to get a climate change slap in the face as their life depends way more on the weather than us (animals too). And some people still deny this climate change is a man made anomaly...Who’s Lena?? Kristoff?

 

[Yvonne G]

I’m back and I’m on crutches. A&E think, after x ray and poking me a lot to see what hurts, it’s soft tissue injury with a query on a Baker’s Cyst as there is a lot of fluid in my knee. My calf is quite swollen too. Ice, painkillers, exercises and a Physio Review at A&E a week today. [emoji20]

I guess that'll teach you to walk!

 

[Lyn W]

Yes thank you I had already seen this article, I do notice a difference from when I was a kid, winters are different, such changes are supposed to take thousands of years to occur not a couple years, Inuits from northern Qc are the first to get a climate change slap in the face as their life depends way more on the weather than us (animals too). And some people still deny this climate change is a man made anomaly...Who’s Lena?? Kristoff?

Yes Lena is Kristoff.
(Kristoff is one of her torts she sadly had to leave behind in Turkey)

 

[JoesMum]

Oh no, think it’s your sciatica? Try to stretch too.

No this is not my sciatica.

 

[Yvonne G]

No this is not my sciatica.

LOL!! I read this as "sulcata"!

 

[Lyn W]

LOL!! I read this as "sulcata"!

I don't think it's her sulcata either!

 

[AZtortMom]

What happens if a snail loses its shell?


He feels sluggish

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[AZtortMom]

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That’s a good one [emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Yvonne G]

I'm waiting for a delivery from FedEx, and it's got me wired, so I mowed two tortoise yards and used the line trimmer on them too. I didn't want to take the mower to the back yard because I'm staying in front so I can watch for the delivery guy. It's 10:30a and the package should be here before noon. I'm so excited!!!!

 

[AZtortMom]

I just fell off the armadillo and went Rolling On the Floor Laughing. Here’s what ROFL looks like (not a photo of me!)

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[AZtortMom]

I am in agony. I walked to the pool for my swim and was nearly there. As I crossed the road, something twanged in the back of my knee and I have terrible pain down the back of my lower leg. Fortunately JoesDad was working nearby and came to rescue me. I am currently on the sofa with painkillers and ice, but can see myself heading to Accident & Emergency by taxi if the pain doesn’t subside in the next hour [emoji22]

Oh no!
Please take of yourself [emoji22][emoji33]

 

[AZtortMom]

Do let us know what the doc says. A big electronic hug!

Please keep us updated
*hugs*

 

[AZtortMom]

Happy Wednesday [emoji41]

 

[Lyn W]

I'm waiting for a delivery from FedEx, and it's got me wired, so I mowed two tortoise yards and used the line trimmer on them too. I didn't want to take the mower to the back yard because I'm staying in front so I can watch for the delivery guy. It's 10:30a and the package should be here before noon. I'm so excited!!!!

I saw your other post - you've been very busy!
Hope your back is OK after it all and that your parcel got there safely.