Good Morning!

[sp1187]

Good Morning Reefies.
have a spectacular day.:cool:

 

[Paul B]

That would keep out those REALLY BIG mosquitoes. :oops:

 

[sp1187]

note to self.......
you are almost 61. you shouldn't be doing a polka, in the kitchen (anywhere).
something popped mid calf. pain. lots of pain. do we have any "I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn last night" medical professionals in the house offering free advice?;Doctor

 

[vetteguy53081]

It’s likely a sprain and knee buckled from the trauma whereas muscle imbalances may have contributed to the injury. This is not a hospital emergency however may need to be assessed by a clinic.
When you heard pop, the knee buckled inward. Swelling may have occurred immediately. If so- ice and heat rub. Pain bloc available at Walgreens is very good. Then you can ace wrap it or a copper knee brace from Walgreens/Walmart. Which will support calf also.
To summarize, There are two vertical ligaments which act as side supports to the knee: The lateral collateral ligament, or LCL, which connects the femur to the fibula, and the medial collateral ligament, or MCL, which connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone), and is injured more often. If swelling, again it’s muscle and ice will help.
Take 2-3 ibuprofen every 4 hours if there’s unbearable pain. Recovery is 2-3 weeks for a mild sprain or 6 weeks or more for a tear. Generally, surgery isn’t required for something like this unless it’s a meniscus tear.
If ibuprofen and ice is not providing relief after 24-48 hours, have it checked

 

[sp1187]

It’s likely a sprain and knee buckled from the trauma whereas muscle imbalances may have contributed to the injury. This is not a hospital emergency however may need to be assessed by a clinic.
When you heard pop, the knee buckled inward. Swelling may have occurred immediately. If so- ice and heat rub. Pain bloc available at Walgreens is very good. Then you can ace wrap it or a copper knee brace from Walgreens/Walmart.
To summarize, There are two vertical ligaments which act as side supports to the knee: The lateral collateral ligament, or LCL, which connects the femur to the fibula, and the medial collateral ligament, or MCL, which connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone), and is injured more often. If swelling, again it’s muscle and ice will help.
Take 2-3 ibuprofen every 4 hours if there’s unbearable pain. Recovery is 2-3 weeks for a mild sprain or 6 weeks or more for a tear. Generally, surgery isn’t required for something like this unless it’s a meniscus tear.

not the knee.
I've popped both Achilles, and it isn't that either. the pop was mid calf and that's where the pain is. currently have it wrapped with an ace. didn't want to ice/heat and possibly make it worse. only hurts when in use. I know.... so don't do that.
sorry for the multi edits.

 

[vetteguy53081]

not the knee.
I've popped both Achilles, and it isn't that either. the pop was mid calf and that's where the pain is. currently have it wrapped with an ace. didn't want to ice/heat and possibly make it worse.

Yep - ligaments muscle

 

[sp1187]

Yep - ligaments muscle

ok, so ice/heat alternate.
thank you.

 

[vetteguy53081]

ok, so ice/heat alternate.
thank you.

And heat rub. Ice is for swelling.

 

[Twink_w_a_Reef]

@WVNed Death Wish is amazing

 

[fishguy242]

good morning all..:)MIKE,stop doing the polka in the kitchen;):)

 

[Ippyroy]

Good morning. Not much going on today. One of my clerks is out sick again so I have to work the evening shift. Have a great day and stay safe.

 

[WiscoFishNut]

Wow, congrats on the light!!! I love the ReefBreeder lights and am on my 2nd LED with them in 12 years. Great customer service. That is a great win! ;Joyful

Heck yeah, I forgot I even entered the drawing, just got an email saying I won lol. Definitely saves some money on my new build, that's for sure :)

 

[Mike from TN]

good morning all..:)MIKE,stop doing the polka in the kitchen;):)

Who Me?
It wasn’t a Polka. I was Practicing my “moon walk”!

 

[sp1187]

good morning all..:)MIKE,stop doing the polka in the kitchen;):)

where was ya a few fours ago with that suggestion. :rolleyes: :D

 

[sp1187]

And heat rub. Ice is for swelling.

heat rub..... like one of those massagee places? :cool:

 

[fishguy242]

at the spa getting massage :D hope you feel better ;)after 50 we have to condition before activities:D;Oldman

 

[vetteguy53081]

heat rub..... like one of those massagee places? :cool:

Lol- icy hot, aspercreme as an example, PAIN BLOC is very good one

 

[dbowman5]

tis a beautiful day. Good Morning!

 

[sp1187]

at the spa getting massage :D hope you feel better ;)after 50 we have to condition before activities:D;Oldman

after 60 we might wanna think about eliminating some activities.:cool:

 

[Crabs McJones]

@WVNed Death Wish is amazing

Best coffee ever made! :)