What Can Help Turbo's Ankle Heal Faster?

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Turbo has sustained a severe ankle sprain, requiring the use of crutches and resulting in significant bruising and swelling. The injury occurred during a skiing incident where he avoided a child but fell hard, leading to a painful recovery process. Despite the discomfort, Turbo is managing his injury with ice and elevation, although he expresses concern about not being fully healed in time for gardening season. The community is rallying around him, sending well wishes and humorous suggestions for coping with the pain, including the use of beer and creative remedies. There are discussions about the potential need for medical attention, with some members urging him to consider an X-ray to rule out fractures, given the severity of the bruising. Turbo remains optimistic about his recovery, relying on support from neighbors and friends while navigating the challenges of his injury.
  • #51


My marinara is to die for and it's home-made. Maybe I'll turn the boys and get a nice side-line...
 
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  • #52


nismaratwork said:
Oh I so hope that you're royalty... :biggrin:

I am for about 30 minutes a day. :wink:
 
  • #53


Drakkith said:
I am for about 30 minutes a day. :wink:

And just like that, I die a little inside. :smile:
 
  • #54


nismaratwork said:
And just like that, I die a little inside. :smile:

Medic! Get this man a recliner and a beer STAT!
 
  • #55


Hope you're feeling better, Turbo.
 
  • #56


turbo-1 said:
I need PF, so live long and prosper.

I hate television, and radio and my CD collection don't cut it when I'm confined. I need to go walk with my dog and explore a bit outside, and mix things up musically. I need to have music all the time in the background. It would be fun to add that to a web-site, but the lawyers would be stacked up 12-deep in the first few minutes.
Figured it would be better to put here than in Greg's Birthday thread.

You can always check out new music on youtube. Here's a band I was only recently introduced to that you may like, I blend of hard rock with some bluesy sounds. Not sure if it is really up to your more experienced and refined tastes.


There is a whole playlist of their music on youtube and you can find plenty of other artists there like that and just play it in the background.
 
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  • #57


Thanks, Francis and SA. That song by Clutch is a little over-the-top distortion-wise for my tastes, but I go like bluesy rock for the most part.
 
  • #58


Turbo, have you tried Pandora as a source of music?

Here's to hoping the ankle gets better...
 
  • #59


jhae2.718 said:
Turbo, have you tried Pandora as a source of music?

Here's to hoping the ankle gets better...
Thanks, Jhae. I've not used Pandora, but there are a few others I've tried. Right now, I'm listening to WKIT - the rock station owned by author Stephen King. They have an on-line presence, too. I prefer my CD carousel set to "random" for music, but this way I get some local weather and news too. Bored!

I want to take my dog for a walk on this nice spring day.
 
  • #60


turbo-1 said:
Thanks, Jhae. I've not used Pandora, but there are a few others I've tried. Right now, I'm listening to WKIT - the rock station owned by author Stephen King. They have an on-line presence, too. I prefer my CD carousel set to "random" for music, but this way I get some local weather and news too. Bored!

I want to take my dog for a walk on this nice spring day.

I thought we already talked about using a 3 liter bot-

OH... Duke! Yes of course... heh... how silly of me! :wink:
 
  • #61


turbo-1 said:
... Bored!

I want to take my dog for a walk on this nice spring day.

Now I don't know whether to feel worse for you or Duke.
 
  • #62


dlgoff said:
Now I don't know whether to feel worse for you or Duke.

Duke can lick himself... feel for turbo. :smile:
 
  • #63


OK, you two...
 
  • #64


Sorry to hear about your injury, turbo. I hope your recovery quickens soon.

Regarding music -- you could always hunt around youtube for new Danny Gatton footage. :biggrin: I haven't seen any lately, but it's worth a shot.
 
  • #65


Maybe you need a constant loop of Kenny G? That would get you up even if you had to get Duke to chew of your foot. :wink:
 
  • #66


nismaratwork said:
Maybe you need a constant loop of Kenny G? That would get you up even if you had to get Duke to chew of your foot. :wink:
That would be a very big incentive.
 
  • #67


turbo-1 said:
That would be a very big incentive.

Hell, I'd stick forks in my ears before I did that... Kenny G is dangerous, long term exposure causes a nearly fatal abreaction.
 
  • #68


Hope you feel better soon...:smile:
 
  • #69


Lisa! said:
Hope you feel better soon...:smile:
Thanks! It will be a week tomorrow and I still can't put more than a little weight on that foot. I'd post a picture, but everybody would say "Eeeew!"
 
  • #70


turbo-1 said:
Thanks! It will be a week tomorrow and I still can't put more than a little weight on that foot. I'd post a picture, but everybody would say "Eeeew!"

Oh come on, you can't be THAT ugly. :wink:
 
  • #71


turbo-1 said:
It will be a week tomorrow and I still can't put more than a little weight on that foot. I'd post a picture, but everybody would say "Eeeew!"
Are you sure you didn't break something?

I'd like to say "Eeeew!" Let's see it.

PS I'm glad you can have a sense of humor even with this injury.
 
  • #72


dlgoff said:
Are you sure you didn't break something?

I'd like to say "Eeeew!" Let's see it.

PS I'm glad you can have a sense of humor even with this injury.
Don't say I didn't warn you!

foot.jpg
 
  • #73


turbo-1 said:
Don't say I didn't warn you!

foot.jpg

Ah you poor guy!
That must hurt like the devil.

You know, I'd take some capseicin and mix it with Aquaphor, and some dissolved epsom salts, and aspirin. It might make for a decent poultice, and should relieve some swelling.

edit: Are you SURE there isn't a break or a stress fracture around the outer portion of the foot?
 
  • #74


nismaratwork said:
edit: Are you SURE there isn't a break or a stress fracture around the outer portion of the foot?
I can't be sure of that, but what could a doctor do about it? (S)he'd brace my ankle/foot and tell me to go home, keep it elevated, ice it periodically, and rest it. Well, I can handle all that here, so I'm riding it out. This would be a really nice time to own a LaZy Boy and a laptop, but I'm making do with what I've got.
 
  • #75


turbo-1 said:
I can't be sure of that, but what could a doctor do about it? (S)he'd brace my ankle/foot and tell me to go home, keep it elevated, ice it periodically, and rest it. Well, I can handle all that here, so I'm riding it out. This would be a really nice time to own a LaZy Boy and a laptop, but I'm making do with what I've got.

Hmmmm... maybe, but it could reduce your healing time and pain at least...

that really is quite bruised, even after this much time. The last time I saw that was a woman who broke her wrist, thought it was a sprain...and that didn't end well.

I'm not going to bug you again, but if I were you, I'd get that x-ray and make sure.
 
  • #76


nismaratwork said:
Hmmmm... maybe, but it could reduce your healing time and pain at least...

that really is quite bruised, even after this much time. The last time I saw that was a woman who broke her wrist, thought it was a sprain...and that didn't end well.

I'm not going to bug you again, but if I were you, I'd get that x-ray and make sure.

Ditto that.
 
  • #77


lisab said:
Ditto that.

...And how can you refuse Lisab? Community spirit is WORRIED about your foot man!
You walk on that... <--- most obvious and unnecessary statement ever.
 
  • #78


EWWWWWW, turbo, you poor man.
 
  • #79


"EWWWWWW, turbo, you poor man." (Evo)

That is going in any future signiture.

edit: So far:

"EWWWWWW, turbo, you poor man." (Evo re: Turbo's Ankle)
"I just unresolved the issue. And now I've resolved it again, just now. BAM!" (Greg Bernhardt)
"This is P&WA. We don't try the other guy's way. We tell the other guy that his way makes no sense and follow that with a personal attack." (Caffenta, said in jest)
 
  • #80


Wow, your hand looks like a foot!
 
  • #81


It' going to take awhile for the swelling and bruising to go away, I fell full weight on concrete steps with my foot twisted under so that the top of my foot hit the step, with me on top of my foot. Turbo's right, unless there is a break that needs setting, nothing to do but wait.
 
  • #82


Problem:

If I go to a doctor, I will be exposed to fragrances which I have severe reactions to (scented fabric products, cosmetics, soaps, etc, in addition to the patients and clueless staff that over-do colognes and perfumes). Then the doctor will send me to the hospital's radiology department, so I get exposed more in the waiting room, from patients, visitors, and staff. Then, if X-rays are inconclusive, they will go overkill and order a CT scan with more waiting and more exposure to staff and other patients.

By that time, my BP will be through the roof, and I will be over-using my rescue inhaler trying to keep my airways open. Then comes the crippling migraine, inability to sleep, and painful cramps and diarrhea. Exposure also flares up the arthritis in my feet and knees, so that I'll be limping (even worse than now) for days afterward. Not a lot of good choices.
 
  • #83


turbo-1 said:
Don't say I didn't warn you!
Well - I hope is heals quickly. Don't do that again! :rolleyes:
 
  • #84


Chi Meson said:
Wow, your hand looks like a foot!
Yes, and one that is about twice as big as the un-damaged one.
 
  • #85


turbo-1 said:
Problem:

If I go to a doctor, I will be exposed to fragrances which I have severe reactions to (scented fabric products, cosmetics, soaps, etc, in addition to the patients and clueless staff that over-do colognes and perfumes). Then the doctor will send me to the hospital's radiology department, so I get exposed more in the waiting room, from patients, visitors, and staff. Then, if X-rays are inconclusive, they will go overkill and order a CT scan with more waiting and more exposure to staff and other patients.
Find a witch doctor or shaman. :biggrin: Ooh-ee-oo-ah-ah! Walla-walla-bing-bang.
 
  • #86


Astronuc said:
Well - I hope is heals quickly. Don't do that again! :rolleyes:
Thanks. I haven't had a sprain this bad ever, though I had one ski-racing that was nearly as bad. I told my ski-coach after the fall (had to avoid a young kid that crossed the run-out of the GS course as I barreled through the last gate) that I wouldn't be able to ski X-country in the state finals the next day. He thought that I was pissed because he had replaced me in the Slalom with a kid that couldn't match my times, so he kicked me off the team. Monday morning, I showed up at school on crutches with my right foot in a bread bag because my socks and shoes wouldn't fit. He apologized and reinstated me so I got my varsity letter in skiing for yet another year.
 
  • #87


Astronuc said:
Find a witch doctor or shaman. :biggrin: Ooh-ee-oo-ah-ah! Walla-walla-bing-bang.

I forget to mention lime and coconuts in my poultice. :smile:

@Turbo-1: Damn, that is a problem beyond a broken foot. Let me think on this and check maine for facilities for people with severe chemical sensitivity.
 
  • #88


nismaratwork said:
@Turbo-1: Damn, that is a problem beyond a broken foot. Let me think on this and check maine for facilities for people with severe chemical sensitivity.
There isn't one. The nearest specialist MD in chemical injuries was in Exeter, NH. Then he took a position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, which made visiting him problematic. That is a HUGE busy hospital loaded with people. Great guy, but I couldn't continue to see him after a couple of real bad reactions. Astro would love to meet the guy. He had pictures on his office walls from his visits to India, Kashmir, Nepal, etc.
 
  • #89


turbo-1 said:
Don't say I didn't warn you!

I won't say "E..." out loud. But you've convinced me to feel for you; not Duke.

Holly crap. :bugeye:
 
  • #90


Ouch! I add my wishes in addition to all these others. (If the head-count of get-well-soon wishes was enough to heal, you'd be feeling like new already Turbo!)
 
  • #91


dlgoff said:
I won't say "E..." out loud. But you've convinced me to feel for you; not Duke.

Holly crap. :bugeye:
You can feel bad for Duke, too. He has a habit of flipping his muzzle up under my hands, arms, etc to get my attention. This afternoon, my foot (propped up on the ottoman) was the nearest part of me to him when he wanted to play ball. I screamed and he looked at me with sad eyes, like "What did I do?" I had to reassure him to get him to relax. He had been in an abusive environment at some point, judging from his reactions to people holding stuff that looks like a stick, etc, so I didn't want to let him feel sad about something beyond his control.
 
  • #92


physics girl phd said:
Ouch! I add my wishes in addition to all these others. (If the head-count of get-well-soon wishes was enough to heal, you'd be feeling like new already Turbo!)
Thanks pgp! I'm icing my ankle again, and waiting it out. At least tilling/planting season isn't right around the corner. That's a lot of work that requires standing, stooping, etc, so I hope that I'm mobile (even with some pain) by that time.
 
  • #93


physics girl phd said:
...(If the head-count of get-well-soon wishes was enough to heal, you'd be feeling like new already Turbo!)
I'm worried he's going to run out of beer long before that heals. :(
 
  • #94


dlgoff said:
I'm worried he's going to run out of beer long before that heals. :(
I think Molson can keep ahead of me.
 
  • #95


I guess Duke will get some pounds.
 
  • #96


Borek said:
I guess Duke will get some pounds.
I have been eating less, and he might have to go on a bit of a diet, too.
 
  • #97


Evo said:
It' going to take awhile for the swelling and bruising to go away, I fell full weight on concrete steps with my foot twisted under so that the top of my foot hit the step, with me on top of my foot. Turbo's right, unless there is a break that needs setting, nothing to do but wait.

You really worry me sometimes Evo... this from a woman who's arm is in a pretzel more often than not!

@Turbo: Is that a causal link, you eat less, the boy eats less? :biggrin:
 
  • #98


Turbo,

I know we discussed your ankle sprain during a chat session, and wish you a speedy recovery. I want you to know that if I send you a few of my hot peppers, it will go a long way in relieving the pain in your ankle. You will be too busy trying to keep the heat at bay once you sample them. I guarantee at least for a short period of time there is no way on Earth that the pain in your ankle could be worse. hehe.

Rhody... Evil pepper man... :devil: Virtually pets Duke, taking him for a virtual walk and to play.
 
  • #99


rhody said:
Turbo,

I know we discussed your ankle sprain during a chat session, and wish you a speedy recovery. I want you to know that if I send you a few of my hot peppers, it will go a long way in relieving the pain in your ankle. You will be too busy trying to keep the heat at bay once you sample them. I guarantee at least for a short period of time there is no way on Earth that the pain in your ankle could be worse. hehe.

Rhody... Evil pepper man... :devil: Virtually pets Duke, taking him for a virtual walk and to play.

Warned ya!... :smile:

Actually, you could add some dried seeds, crushed and powdered into that poultice I mentioned instead of another form of capsecin... just test it out first without the petrolatum.
 
  • #100


I thought i was the klutz. with Evo a Close second, now i will have Right another name to the members klutz club,
Hope all well be good soon, take it easy.
 

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