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Originally Posted by jfkIII

I don't think that Pink believes in pill taking. From what I've read, she prefers the all-natural solutions.

I've taken so much tylenol since thursday, I hope my liver forgives me.

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Originally Posted by thecuse

I prefer the all natural cures too...unless it really hurts, then nature be damned! Bring on the codeine, qualudes, morphine...booze, I dont care - whatever you got

Please send them all to me ASAP!!!

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Originally Posted by KiwiKate

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Don't know if you know this already, or if it would help, but many of the CVS pharmacies have "Urgent Care" clinics staffed by a nurse practitioner. My son had a sinus infection when he visited me earlier in the month and we went to the one closest to us. You register as soon as you arrive and they take you in order. Not sure about the cost for the visit though.

I know about the clinics, and if I am not better by tomorrow, I think I will call and find out. I am trying to sleep as much as possible, taking tylenol and using the menthol patches.

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Originally Posted by jfkIII

Prettier, too!

You mean Frankenstein,right?

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Originally Posted by tazz

RICE it.

Rest. Already doing.
Ice. On no more than 20 minutes at a time.
Compression. Ace Wrap. Wrap from upper leg down. (not down to up)
Elevation. Above heart level.

Expect to feel worse the second day. That should be the end of the max swelling. That would have been Saturday.

Ibuprofen is good for pain relief as well as inflammation. It can be safely taken at 100 mg an hour. I.e. you can take 400 mg every 4 hours, 600 mg every 6 hrs. Can be bought as Ibuprofen or Motrin at pharmacy in 200 mg tabs. Be sure to take it with food. It can cause upset stomach.

It is usually recommended to take around the clock for 3-5 days. If you get relief don't stop. That means it's working and bringing down the inflammation as well as relieving the pain.

If the swelling goes down to your feet, or bruising extends, or you lose feeling or movement in your ankle or toes or your bones looks deformed it's time to get a Doc to take a look.

Keep in mind, it's possible to break a bone without actually falling if you has a bit of osteoporosis


Tazz- Ex ER RN.

Lecture over.

Everything sounds good except for the compression. I did try the ice, it did nothing. It hurts like heck to barely bump my leg, let alone sit normally. I tried elevating it, it hurts worse trying to lift it up to prop it up. So i gave up.
The only one with osteoporosis in my family is my Mother.
I will send out my husband to buy the supplies. Last time he came back with one wrong thing. The cream instead of the menthol patches. They seem to help a little. Thanks for the help. I guess it's not too late to try something else. But worried about compressing it. That hurts way too much. I am in day 5 and feel a little better. But i cannot walk very well.

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Originally Posted by tijlover

I've been going thru one of my periodic It's-time-to-move-again stages, but when the skies cleared this morning and I saw those inspiring views of the mountains, surrounding the Valley, with a fresh layer of snow, OMG!

Views like that is worth waiting another year for!

I happened to snap a shot with my phone...

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Originally Posted by unf0rgiven6262

I thought all the people talking about where our govt dollars are going and those paranoid about it becoming a police state would appreciate this article. Tiny spy planes could mimic birds, insects - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110228/ap_on_re_us/us_hummingbird_drone - broken link) Might need to look twice at the next bird or insect looking at you in your house.

If the government starts spying on me, they will be really bored and desperate. I suggest everyone start flashing the fake bugs and birds and that should blind a few government agents.

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Just when you thunk sore knees were yer only pwab-lem.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=7RF87eEUXmM

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Originally Posted by PinkString

If the government starts spying on me, they will be really bored and desperate. I suggest everyone start flashing the fake bugs and birds and that should blind a few government agents.

I've been doing that for years, now.

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Originally Posted by PinkString

I know about the clinics, and if I am not better by tomorrow, I think I will call and find out. I am trying to sleep as much as possible, taking tylenol and using the menthol patches.

Walmart now has those clinics too. I took my daughter to one last week. You see an actual doctor, unlike the CVS Clinic, where you see a nurse practitioner. The charge was $65.00 with no insurance.