Happy Monday: Broken nose and knee injury

[Catrin]

Oh my Muirenn, I missed that thread for some reason, will go look for it. I am seriously worried about my knee, it doesn't seem to be working right at all. Resting it seems to make it worse. may take tomorrow off to rest but time will tell. Almost scared to hear what the Dr tells me Thursday when he reexamines it. Suddenly I am not stressing so much over the breast scans...

[shootingstar]

Hope you heal properly and in good time, Catrin.

Yes, I agree with

"
I am convinced that being in good physical condition really helps us in times of unexpected injuries like this. I am actually thankful that I hit the ground in a full prone position, so my glasses didn't break. I shudder to think what kind of damage THAT could have caused, I am thankful."

[roo4]

Oh no! Heal up soon! Maybe indulge in your favorite beverage/snack tonight?

[Crankin]

I am so sorry that happened! But, I agree with Murienn, rest and more rest. I had a broken nose (OK, I went through a car windshield) at age 15 and it took a while before it felt normal, although I was up and around after a week. That will heal. Our bodies need a lot of rest to heal, it takes more energy than we know. I'd get that knee up and ice it, too.
You are correct, being in shape helps us recover. Do you have any friends who can bring you some goodies?

[OakLeaf]

Actually the latest I've read is consistent with most of the advice I've gotten recently, that ice delays healing. Decreases circulation and inflammation, which are both key components of healing. Use it sparingly in the first 24 hours if it helps the pain, but only for pain, and avoid it otherwise. Definitely still avoid heat. And +1,000,000 on the rest, particularly when it's YOU.

[smittykitty]

Take care, hugs.