For those of you who many have missed my last post, I am referring to the aluminum cane I was given by the doctor to help walk after what I thought was a simple bruise got a bit more complicated.
What started as a bruise, graduated to possible hematoma, and got demoted back to deep tissue contusion (meaning I did not bruise the skin, but the muscles beneath) is now a deep tissue contusion with evidence of muscle strain.
Which means?
I saw the doctor again this past Thursday. I'm doing okay for short distances, but longer distances are still very painful. I still tend to fall for no reason as the leg weakens and I still don't have my full range of motion. I am still using the cane.
So now we've added physical therapy to the mix.
However, I am not too worried. The doctor said quite clearly that this is not a serious injury, just a rather inconvenient one. Very reassuring.
Two more weeks and I'll be myself again.
But let this be a lesson to all of you out there...I was injured by a keyboard drawer that someone else left sticking out into a walkway. You would not think such a minor thing could get so serious, but apparently it can. In fact it's not even a rare injury.
So take the time to slid them in when you're done. Your thighs (and others) will thank you.
Ms. Betty
