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Posted by Puffy Treat (Member # 7210) on :

(Before anyone asks, yes, I've been to the doctor.)

My left foot has been sore and swollen since Friday, possibly due to a sprain or tendonitis...it's doing much better now, but I've been given restrictions for a week or so on any physical activities.

Anyone have good advice on how to help the healing along?

Posted by JonHecht (Member # 9712) on :

Find a spouse to massage it.

Posted by Puffy Treat (Member # 7210) on :

*pencils that down*

Yo! Anyone here wanna get hitched?

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

You're a tad young for me. Also, how can I count on you to be a good provider, what with that sore foot and all?

Ice if it's swollen; heat if it's not. No more than an hour applying either before taking a break. Keep it elevated.

Posted by Tstorm (Member # 1871) on :

Some easy stretching won't kill you. Don't do anything painful. Tendonitis sucks. [Smile]

Posted by AvidReader (Member # 6007) on :

I'm a big fan of the epsom salt soak. I was told tepid water for in-grown toe nails and as hot as I could stand for an infection. I'd go halfway between for the sprain and go with a nice, warm soak.

Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :

Won't a warm soak just make swelling worse?

Posted by AvidReader (Member # 6007) on :

The bag only says not to if you have diabetes unless you doctor oks it. [Dont Know]