Guest Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Hello everyone. Sorry I've not been about much but being back at work full time since the start of term has been so so tiring! Today has been a case in point, I nearly fell asleep at the table at lunchtime and I've been asleep on and off since I got in at 4.30 today! Anyway, I thought I'd update people on the latest on my ongoing ankle saga. It's nearly 2 years since I had my fall and there is light at the end of the tunnel. I went to see my consultant last week and he discharged me. He said there was nothing more he could do for me at the moment but if I started to experience any difficulties then I knew where he was! He said it is now down to physio and hard work on my part. I'm still seeing the physio every few weeks but I've had to give up the weekly physio gym classes as they were just too tiring to do before going to work in the morning and they were making my foot hurt by the end of the day. So now its just exercises at home. I'm really hoping that my ankle will be back to a good state soon as its all been going on far too long. It still gives me pain, especially on very cold days and when I've been chasing my class around a lot but I do feel like I'm getting there and hopefully be able to look at my family plans now. Thanks to everyone for your help and support over the last 2 years! Nich xx Quote
Cait Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Oh this is really good news! I'd missed you and were hoping you were ok! (PS -You've still got your Christmas dex up, chuck) Quote
hali Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 ahhh glad you have been discharged - take good care of yourself and go to bed Quote
HappyMaz Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Great news Nichola! I'm sure you'll get less and less tired as you go along - but perhaps perpetual tiredness is just the preparation you need for later! Mx Quote
MrsWeasley Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 I've been meaning to facebook you for a few days now and just keep forgetting. Hope you're all mended soon Nichola, it's been strange without you. Take care!x Quote
dublinbay Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Great news Nichola.....thanks for letting us know. Hope to see you a lot more on here............take it easy and hopefully you'll be restored to full good health very soon. Quote
Beau Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Poor you Nich, Ongoing pain is always debilitating. I hope that when the better weather arrives both you and your ankle will be feeling much better. Quote
JacquieL Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 It is good news that you have been discharged. It will gradually get better Nichola, but this cold weather wont help as it does seem to make bones ache. I broke my leg a long time ago, but I still get the occasional twinge and tht leg isn't as 'bouncy' as the other one. One day you'll wake up and realise you haven't had a twinge or thought about it for ages. Quote
Shiny Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Glad it is looking a bit more positive!! Don't over do it now!! Quote
mundia Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Hi Nichola, good to hear how you are doing. Just a thought, have you had any MRIs recently? My daughter went through a quite serious ankle trauma (due to the back wheel of a bus!) and went through two years of pain. When we nagged long enough, she had an MRI which revealed a really tinypiece of cartilige which had emedded itself in the joint. Once removed she made very rapid progress, although they did say it would come back, and sure enough it has so she is awaiting surgery again but she was trouble free for about 4 years. Quote
Lorna Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Glad to hear your update... wondered where you had gone. Hope that you continue to make a good recovery- take time for plenty of rest. Good luck with your other plans as well. L Quote
Guest Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Glad to hear you are well and hear from you.... :( Quote
Guest MaryEMac Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 It's good to hear from you Nichola. Glad that things are looking positive. Mary Quote
Sue R Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Good to hear from you, Nich! I'm sure you will eventually be as good as new - it's just the bit inbetween!!! Sue x Quote
Guest Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Glad to hear the ankle is on the mend, Nichola. Take care and rest when you can. Quote
Guest Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Hi Nichola, good to hear how you are doing. Just a thought, have you had any MRIs recently? My daughter went through a quite serious ankle trauma (due to the back wheel of a bus!) and went through two years of pain. When we nagged long enough, she had an MRI which revealed a really tinypiece of cartilige which had emedded itself in the joint. Once removed she made very rapid progress, although they did say it would come back, and sure enough it has so she is awaiting surgery again but she was trouble free for about 4 years. Mundia, that's why I ended up having the surgery in the first place! My first trips to physio wasn't working so I got referred and then had god knows how many x-rays which showed nothing and then had an MRI and they found floating cartilige so that's why I had my op in September. Thanks to everyone for your wishes, I'm hoping I'm better soon! Quote
Guest Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Hi Nichola, Glad to hear you are feeling a lot better and congrats on the discharge from the hospital. Try not to be superhuman at work and if you need to sit down for a few mintues try to make that a priority and then gradually each day you will get stronger and as someone else said one day you will realise that you are pain free and no twinges either. Hope all your other plans can now be worked through (if that's the right words although not sure it is!!!) Love and prayers for a continued recovery Nicky Sussex Quote
Cait Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I bet you're glad it's the weekend! Put your feet up, girl!! Quote
Guest Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Thanks again everyone. I do sit down when I feel I need to, although it's hard going in my class but my TAs are great and help me so much. I'm chilling out today but singing in a choir concert tonight so hope I can stand for the whole performance without being in pain! Quote
Guest Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Thanks! It's one of my photo a day project photos. I started the project when I first hurt my ankle so I'm nearly at 2 years of a photo every single day! Quote
MrsWeasley Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Thanks! It's one of my photo a day project photos. I started the project when I first hurt my ankle so I'm nearly at 2 years of a photo every single day! I managed about 4 days of mine.. But that reminds me that I haven't checked yours in ages! Off I go... Quote
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