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crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:41 pm

thanks everyone.. ive been outside walking around. I just cant put full weight on it or do to much walking. It almost seems like the more I get up and move, the better its getting. I tried ice which worked pretty well.

if the problems dont go away tomorrow ill get it looked at, but I think its just a bad sprain.. hopefully thats all

Grizz, those crypus stumps are hell... I came across some in a bottom once and its like trying to get across a mine field!

rt2bowhunter · Post by **rt2bowhunter** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:45 pm

Sorry to here that I hope it gets better real soon.

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 4:19 pm

CF - try Aleve. Seriously. I have been on a prescription for it for years (only recently available OTC here) and the Dr. once told me that if I was out in the woods and twisted an ankle I should take 2 right away. If you can reduce the swelling, you'll increase the circulation which speeds the healing. So anti-inflammatories like Aleve (NSAIDs) are like putting heat and ice on at the same time. It can help minimize further damage from extended swelling/restricted circulation in the injured rea.

I followed his advice when I tore my ACL & MCL - 3 right ASAP and the physicians in emerg. were quite pleased that I did.

3 warnings for using NSAIDs:
- don't use if allergic to Aspirin
- best if taken with food as can irritate stomach.
- don't use if there is bleeding present as it "thins" the blood (can interfere with clotting - which like Aspirin can be good or bad depending on your condition).

Esox · Post by **Esox** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:24 pm

Oh Man, A Classic!!!!,,,,,, I think we've all done it at least one ... Only thing to do right away is Ice it, (I'm sure it's too late for that) but then alternate heat and cold and stay off it......A couple of Advils or better yet some vodka are useful too.....

.....One good thing it does is make you hunt slower!!!

Migabby · Post by **Migabby** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:07 pm

Don't forget about the WIB process for pain, has been known to releive pain form mankind for decades just don't drive while using it!! That's Wiskey Ice and or, Beer.

Limbs and Sticks · Post by **Limbs and Sticks** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:22 pm

Quit wearing them REEBOKS in the woods and put your boots on

didn't you just get a four wheel something, now you got an excuse to use it, hope it gets better

Wes

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:27 pm

Limbs and Bolts wrote:Quit wearing them REEBOKS in the woods and put your boots on didn't you just get a four wheel something, now you got an excuse to use it, hope it gets better

Wes

LOL.. I pulled my truck right up to this one.. actaully took the camera down which was about 10ft away from the truck.. turned and SNAP

atleast I didnt have to walk far after it happened.

but for an update, im out and about. I got an ankle brace which limits the side movement and im getting around good now.

B-Logger · Post by **B-Logger** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:34 pm

All farmers bounce back quick. Sorry to hear about the ankle and can relate to it too well. It happened to me last year.

Migabby · Post by **Migabby** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:39 pm

On a serious note, Ice it for the first couple of days to reduce swelling, then heat. A sprain can take as long as a break to heel, a brace will help. and step litely.

Migabby

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:57 pm

Hope you heal up soon buddy . . .I'm nursing wrist tendonitis . . .Team Virginia may need some subs.

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:04 pm

sorry to hear of your accident crazy, hope it all works out for you and nothing is broken

one shot scott · Post by **one shot scott** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:09 am

Crazy: whens the last time you heard a STUMP go "snap"??

You getting old?

Just giving you a hard time

Hope it heals fast for you man.

spaerorob · Post by **spaerorob** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:56 am

I had real problems with my ankles playing football(Australian rules) You can strap them. With proper strapping tape and believe me its amazing how much it takes the strain and side movement stress of the ankle. The strapping tape has no give(stretch) does restrict movement abit, but lets you get back out there(work etc). You strap with lateral pieces around bottom of foot and up leg ,then bind those together (tape around ankle and shin) a little hard to describe but im sure there must be a site if you google on ankle strain how to strap . Playing football there was allways a physio to do it. Good luck and the ice then warm works a treat to.

agingcrossbower · Post by **agingcrossbower** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:23 am

OH, bad timing Crazy. You sound like the kind that would crawl to your stand if you had to. Have a speedy recovery and at least you can put weight on it.

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