A roller coaster day.

[miladycarol]

Sunday had its ups and downs.

Up. We went to Shrewsbury Faire. We decked ourselves in our garb, piled into the car, and sang fun songs in three-part harmony as we drove out to the middle of nowhere. We met Eric, Dawn and Amanda there, roamed about, shopped, clambered up and down hills to watch the jousting event and then began the walk back to the car so we could meet lurkitty and her spouse for dinner in Corvallis.

Down. G and I were on our way out of the faire when I slipped on the grass, fell and dragged G down on top of my left leg. That was when I heard the unwholesome “pop!” When I say "down," I mean that literally here. I limped out to the car and we drove the 45 minutes to the restaurant.

Up. We had a lovely dinner at Intabas with wonderful people. There was laughter, punning, a really nice salad, and a thoughtful server with an icepack. I really enjoyed connecting with lurkitty and hope to meet again soon.

Down. Despite my careful attention, this is a bad sprain. I really wish I had the Gray’s Anatomy book so I could put a proper name to the muscle. I can feel it. It is swollen, and I have probably only 80% of my range of motion and most of that involves a degree of pain. *sigh* On the plus side, it is completely manageable. I’m not going to be doing any major legwork in the next few days, but all will be well. I’m sad to be rather immobile for the week, but I’ll bounce back. The most disturbing part is the resonating sound of the pop my knee made. It was truly an unholy noise.

Meanwhile, I am learning to be content with my new role as Gimperella, Queen in the Land of Limps-a-lot. If anyone wants me, I’ll be bludging at home today.

Comments

[karjack.livejournal.com]

Aw, poor sweetie. Is there anything any of us can bring you?

I'm glad you had fun at least for the non-injury portions. :)

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I'm sure I'll be bouncing about in a few days. Not to worry. I'm far too ornery to keep down. Rar!

I can bear my full weight on the knee, I can kneel on it, and I can move it in every direction if I am willing to endure the pain. It's just a matter of a tear, I'm sure. Several sources have suggested Arnica. I've not heard of it before, but I may have to venture out later today and acquire some.

Maybe in a couple of days we'll take a walk together. You may have to wait for me, though! *big, wide grin*

[karjack.livejournal.com]

It's too bad I donated that strip of medical elastic to making a super-slingshot back in my ill spent youth, but I think Walking For Gimps sounds like a good way to get you back on your feet. :)

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I have several rolls of ace bandages at my disposal. But thanks. I hope the super slingshot was super cool, though. *grins*

Yay! Walking for gimps! Maybe we could go door to door asking for sponsers for our Gimp-a-Thon. *snark*

[rainbow.livejournal.com]

Arnica is very good. *nod* I should have remembered that last week, huh? *blush*

Comfrey is excellent for compresses as well (or as salve). If you can't find any, I could send some fresh into town with the boykitty tomorrow and he could drop it off after work, probably.

[karjack.livejournal.com]

Oh man, comfrey grows like crazy in that region, I've noticed. It also tastes god-awful, but I've heard it's a good compress.

[rainbow.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's just rampant here. But so purty in the spring!

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

You're so sweet! I really think I'll be better in a couple of days [dag nabbit]. I'm putting all my positive energy into speedy healing so I can resume my regular lifestyle already in progress. I may pop out for the arnica as I've heard it should be a staple in my medicine chest, though.

[rainbow.livejournal.com]

I think you will be. You've got that kick ass "you will heal, leg, or youwill be SORRY" attitude. *g*

Can you believe I had arnica salve but never remembered it til today? *sigh* ;)

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Are you recovered?

[rainbow.livejournal.com]

Yes, about 95%, I think. My left ankle and knee still hurt if I move wrong, but I can walk fine, it's more of when I roll in bed or squat down to pet the cats that I have to be careful.

But I'm still bringing the arnica upstairs tonight to rub on them after my bath. *g*

[red-frog.livejournal.com]

Yoicks. Hope it heals okay and isn't a full-on sprain.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Thanks. What's the difference between a sprain and a full-on sprain?

[lurkitty.livejournal.com]

So sorry we broke you so thoroughly! At least your funny bone was intact. Best wishes on a speedy recovery. Don't forget the extra calcium and vitamin C, too, along with the arnica salve. It was a nice "chemist" in Bath that sold me my bottle of arnica with lavender. Smells yummy, too