Ouch- anyone ever had a bone bruise?

[ace]

Yup, I'm taking arnica (both cream and pills), plus ruta (another homeopathic remedy that's good for knee stuff), plus chinese medicine (some trauma pills), plus relefan (western medicine anti-inflammatory), plus ice, plus rest, plus acupuncture, plus chiropractic. I think I'm good on the remedies

Some of you pegged it...I'm AWFUL at patience. Plus, this is a perfect storm kind of injury- stupid accident, right after my bf broke up with me and I was feeling like a pathetic mess, while I'm working crazy hours, just after I'd signed up for the Cindy training series and my Italy bike trip. So not being able to do anything except lie around is making me feel endorphin-deprived and afraid that it's FOREVER. But I know it's not. I imagine I'll be fine for Italy (it's six days of 30-50 miles a day, and not until the end of May), even if I'm not for the Cinderella.

Let's just say, in addition to being painful physically, this injury has been very emotional for me.

[RoadRaven]

ace... I am interested in the "ruta" - I have never heard of this before... you say it is "good for knee stuff"... is it similar to glucosamine?

[ace]

Hiya,

Ruta graveolens is a homeopathic remedy. A friend of mine is a homeopath, and she got it for me. It's good for certain kinds of knee problems, and also for computer eye strain! Here's something about it: http://www.abchomeopathy.com/r.php/Ruta

Honestly, the most helpful treatment I've gotten is acupuncture for the pain, and really good physical therapy. I couldn't say if the homeopathic remedies really worked.

Cheers,
Amy

[RoadRaven]

Thanks ace
I'll suss it out
I am very much into "natural"/homeopathic solutions where possible