Not-really-gory photos

[rachelmanija]

Do not click unless you are in the mood for "Wanna see my broken foot?" Cut for photos of bruised foot (and a cat).

The photos don't really do it justice, especially of the top of the foot - there's very dark bruising at the base of my toes that didn't show up well. On the bottom, the bruise is actually darker and extends to the side of the foot. However, you can see how it's swollen so all the wrinkles have vanished. The red marks are from pre-existing blisters, not blood poisoning. ;)

Comments

[rachelmanija]

Thanks! I will order some. I just now tripped over a curb, went sprawling, and landed on it. AGAIN.

[movingfinger]

omg, just saw that, ow, ow, no don't do that

Using the topical ibuprofen is really really helpful for bruising/local swelling. I think you can get up to 10% without a prescription?

Massaging the lower leg (non injured area) gently to help keep circulation going may help with the swelling. Stroke upward, not hard pressure.

You are doing a lot on a fresh injury. Also, it's possible that the evil shoulder crutches are up a little high, people (generic medical professionals, I'm looking at you) tend to adjust those too high in the pits, so there's a hunch in the shoulders and even poorer control than the crappy design dictates. Your weight shouldn't hang on them.

Thinking of you, wish I were close enough to help out.

[rachelmanija]

Thanks! I do have nearby friends helping out. It's just that this is so recent that I don't yet know what I can do, what I can't do, and what's not worth doing until I actually try it. I could have called an uber to the farmers market, for instance, and will do that next time.

The crutches are too high, yeah, and they can't be adjusted further down - they're already at max.

[vass]

Caution re NSAID topical gels: they're wonderful, but cover them up if your cats are the sort that might lick them. They're very not safe for cats.

[rachelmanija]

Thanks for the warning. I'll keep a sock on.