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My leg is still swollen, but not nearly as badly as it was yesterday. I kept my foot elevated for plenty of hours, and even slept with my foot pulling an Edmund Hillary on a Mount Everest of pillows and blankets. Because I often sleep on my belly, this meant I was working on my arabesques in my sleep.

The doctor didn't tell me anything fabulously interesting. Basically, she told me to keep the foot elevated, and use ice from time to time. I should also avoid getting hit in that spot until it's healed. Any pressure burns. She had no explanations for why my leg decided to bloat like a sea cucumber. Ah, the vaguaries of modern medicine....

I have discovered it's almost impossible for me to keep awake while laying down. I armed myself with a good book, but to no avail. Every time I lay down and raise my leg, my eyes get super-duper heavy, and the next thing I know, I've fallen asleep.

What a waste of time.

Tonight I teach my dance class and then do a kung fu class. I wonder what we'll be doing (in both classes!). Last week, I covered some floorwork and travelling steps in dance class. Maybe this week we'll work more on arms and combinations. Tuesday's kung fu class was a kicking extravaganza. Maybe today will be punching. That would make sense, wouldn't it?

Date: 2003-06-13 12:32 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] mr-stubbly.livejournal.com
Hope things went well. Sounds painfull just to drag yourself around not to mention inflammatory which prolongs the suffering. Soon you'll be able to soak in hot epsom salts. That is my personal addiction. I use about twice the epsom recommended and about 1/4 cup of baking soda. This seems to pull a lot of lactic acid and other crap out.
The local vapor caves work wonders here. They contain mineral salts including lithium so not only are your muscles soothed but you get a brain adjustment as well.

Date: 2003-06-13 05:29 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] shanmonster.livejournal.com
I'm going to have to buy some epsom salts. I've never used them before, but this seems reason enough to start!

In the meantime, I'm going to try the tiger balm on the swelling. Maybe that'll help. The rubbing should help dislodge some of the gunk in my lump, at least.

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Date: 2003-06-13 07:08 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] mr-stubbly.livejournal.com
"The balm" as I affectionatly call it can really irritate a badly bruised or torn area. just use it carefully. Otherwise I thinlk it's great stuff...

Date: 2003-06-13 07:13 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] shanmonster.livejournal.com
There isn't a bruise or a tear, to the best of my knowledge. It's just swollen up like mad. Well, it's much better right now than it was last night, but I had it raised all night.

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