Two weeks ago, I fell down 14 stairs and sprained both my left knee and ankle. Last night, I fell out of bed and sprained the right knee and ankle. I can barely walk - the first doctor told me not to put any weight on the right leg, and now this doctor is telling me not to put any weight on the left leg. I'm on crutches - a wheelchair isn't an option with stairs and such. I keep falling and crashing into things, because my legs aren't strong enough to support me. I see a gen. med doctor on Tuesday, and the sports medicine specialist on the 18th. However, now both feet/knees are going numb/tinkly, and one ankle is significantly paler then the other. Is there anything I can do in the mean time to help with the pain, swelling, etc? I've been icing it. Also, any tips on how to get around the house easier?
2007-06-08 08:29:22 · 1 answers · asked by runawaytrain006 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Ask your doctor for pain medication and anti inflammatory medicine. You probably are going to have to learn how to crawl backwards and forward on the stairs, using your arms. And this takes a lot of energy to do. It would probably be better if you had someone make you a bed downstairs close to a bathroom. If this is possible. it would be the best solution for you. If there's not a bathroom near you - purchase a portable toilet for the time being. You're going to be in for a long recovery and you're going to have to change your life to fit what has happened.
2007-06-08 09:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋