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deb

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Three weeks ago I had a reaction to one of the new blood pressure meds the doc put me on. My feet swelled up and went numb and I fell. I called the doc and she changed the medication but I never went to see her because I thought my leg would get better. I have been in Hawaii since Monday on vacation and realize now that I may have broken my leg. It hurts like 'hell' and my leg and foot swell up immensely. I did make a doc appointment for when I get back but in the mean time I an trying to keep a stiff upper lip to friends and family while I am here. I just needed to vent about my body failing once more. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Update:

I went to the doc this morning and no bones are broken. I do have a very large hematoma on my shin and torn cartiladge in my ankle in several places. I also may have torn cartiladge or soft tissue farther down my foot near my little toe. I am in a boot and waiting to see the specialist. I may need surgery which I am totally bummed about. Thank you for all the kind words of wisdom.

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Latest reply was from Angie

anne

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Deb that sounds awful. Are you sure you shouldn't get it checked out now rather than waiting?

Deborah

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Deb I am so sorry, this sounds incredibly unpleasant...and painful. If its a break are you sure you shouldn't get it looked at straight away? You are on my thoughts.

Lyn D.

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Nothing worse than having pain when you are away from home and your own Doctor.
It sounds too uncomfortable to wait- could you quietly take yourself to a medical centre and have it investigated? If you at least find out the cause of your pain I am sure you will feel a lot better.
I hope this improves soon!

Suz

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Deb, this sounds dreadful! I think it would be wise to get some medical attention now if at all possible. If your leg is broken, won't it need to be set? So sorry this has happened to you. Nothing worse than being literally hobbled on your holiday. Please let us know what happens. And in the meantime, take good care of yourself!

Anonymous

Oh no! Do you have trip medical insurance? Please get it checked out.

Mochi

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Aww, that's terrible, Deb. I concur with everyone else that you should NOT wait it out stoically.

Three months back I banged up my left index finger while sailing. I did nothing--it swelled up but the pain was not too bad. I can use it, but it's three months on and it's still puffy and stiff with some pain when I bend it. I think I should have had it checked out right away. A leg? That would be even more worrisome. Don't delay.

Glory

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Oh Deb I am so sorry to hear of this. I would also really encourage you to have this checked out before getting home.

Diana

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I'd definitely get this checked out sooner rather than later. Go to the ER or an urgent care center. If it is truly broken, you need to have the bones reset so they don't heal in an incorrect position. And even if it's just a bad sprain, they should be able to give you some crutches or an air cast, which will give you some relief. In the meantime, don't forget ice and Advil!

velvetychocolate

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Ouch! This sounds dreadful - is there some way you can go to a clinic or something and have it looked at? Sounds like you might need a cast or something. I wouldn't try to "stiff upper lip" this one. Can you go online and look for an 'urgent care' type of clinic near where you're staying and just head on over there?

I really hope you can get it looked at, and more importantly - that you feel better soon!

goldenpig

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Get it checked out now. Go to the ER. If it's broken it needs to be set. But it might not be broken--it might actually be a blood clot in your leg causing the swelling. Those can travel to your lungs (pumonary embolism) and kill you. Please go get checked out and don't wait!!!!

velvetychocolate

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Goldenpig is right - I hadn't even thought of the possibility of a clot in the leg. Go to ER as she suggests, just in case it isn't what you're thinking (broken). A possible clot is nothing to mess around with.

MsMary

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Yes! Get thee to the ER, stat!

Elly

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I'm concerned, and I agree that you need to look into it because it could be a circulation-related issue which puts you at high risk for blood clots/pulmonary embolism while flying.

On a lighter note, I thought I would tell you my embarassing blood-pressure medication story . . .

I have problematically low blood pressure related to a heart condition I have. My doc put me on a new med, supposedly a bioidentical steroid used to cause fluid retention and raise bp that way.

I started taking it and didn't feel different.

After about 4 days I started to notice a few swollen itchy bug bites. It was still mosquito season, so I figured one had gotten into my bedroom.

Over the next couple days a few more appeared, almost always on skin that was covered during the day and it appeared like I was getting them at night.

Of course, after checking the bedroom thoroughly for spiders, I started reading.

Most of the bites were on my ankles, calves, and then around my waistband and underwear area and many were in multiples or lines.

Totally got freaked out thinking that I had bed bugs!!!!

Slept completely incased in clothing, still got "bites".

Finally went back to my doc . . .. he wasn't in but his male nursing assistant took a look at the bumps ( i.e. I dropped trou for a nervous 27 year old man).

I stopped the medication. Turns out, the stupid things were bad hives, and were more concentrated in areas where my blood pooled throughout the day since the medication was a blood-stream type.

I had dark scarring for them for months and was thoroughly embarrassed.

So don't feel bad!

Anonymous

Oh, gosh I'm so sorry you're having such a bad time and I agree with the others. Please see someone about your leg, it's not worth taking the risk and ignoring it. I hope you can sort things out.
Please keep us posted too.

Debbie

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Please go to the ER. A broken leg or a blood clot is nothing to mess around with.

Angie

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Deb, I hope you have gone to the doctor. Please do not neglect your lovely self. xo

goldenpig

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Any updates? Hopefully you have seen a doctor by now! I would be scared of you flying if you potentially have a blood clot in your leg! Hope you are doing well!

velvetychocolate

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Saving some of Elly's birthday cake for you too - here's hoping you got the leg looked at and that things have turned around.

I hope you're on the mend and can now relax and enjoy the rest of your holiday.

Sending some speedy "heal up that leg" vibes your way.

velvetychocolate

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Thank you for the update - I was wondering how you were doing. I'm sorry to hear about the cartilage thing and potential surgery down the road, but much relieved that you went and got it looked at. Nothing worse than having something 'wrong' , but not knowing what the problem is.

Again, here's hoping you get this healed up and feel much better soon.

Please take extra-good care of yourself and you'll be as good as new before you know it.

annagybe

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I'm glad you got yourself seen.
Remember to wiggle your toes to prevent the formation of clots in your veins.

goldenpig

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Thanks for posting--I have been nervously waiting for an update! I'm glad your leg isn't broken. Sorry about the potential surgery. Agree with Anna--make sure you walk around a lot when you fly and wiggle your toes and leg muscles to prevent clots. Hope you heal quickly!

Anonymous

Hi Deb, I passed comment on you leg on my HM thread and It never occurred to me to check OT for an update, duh!
I'm glad you updated us, but sorry to hear about the on-going problems. The thought of possible surgery is a blow though. I really hope for the best possible outcome and meantime look after yourself.

Janet

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Ouch, Deb! I'm so sorry. Heal quickly!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

So glad you had things checked out. Wishing you luck at the specialist. Hang in there. xo