Break or sprain

[bobquasit]

I was home today, and took a bad fall while out walking with Teri. I've either broken or sprained my left wrist and/or thumb. On first look the doctor didn't see a break, but the radiologist will look at it tomorrow. He'll call if it's a break.

From the pain, I believe it's a break. For now, it's immobilized, iced, and I'm waiting for Teri to bring back some ibuprofen.

Comments

[klyfix.livejournal.com]

Urgh. I've had the good fortune to have never had a broken bone (well, unless I had one that went unnoticed as such). I have been a bit worried about falling and breaking something, what with my walking ability a bit impaired in the last several months. I picture falling and, well, not being able to get back up again. But for the most part in my life I fall in non-harmful ways.

[graceysbane.livejournal.com]

Honestly, a sprain is far more painful than a break. Just remember to RICE!

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation!