Will it be a break, fracture or sprain?
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Comments (22)I've never broken a bone in my life. Till I broke my foot. It was a hairline fracture of the bone just on the top outer side. I heard a 'crack' tho, like a branch break. *shudder*. Had I not heard that sound, I might have blown it off. My symptoms were kind of similar to yours. Bruised and hurt like the dickens the first night. Could bear weight on it carefully next day, but pain kept coming & going. Then I lost the feeling in pinkie toe & one next to it. So that next day I called the office, they had me come in right away but verbally ordered an xray so when I went for my MD appointment I could just bring the films with me, save time. DH had to drive (it was my right foot). M.D. picked it up right away. Then he poked & prodded and pressed a spot that almost sent me through the ceiling (and I have a high pain threshold). He concluded I had probably pulled a tendon, too. He put me in one of those Frankenstein boots for 4 weeks, which was hard to walk in. He threatened to put my foot in a cast if I didn't stay diligent about wearing it. Then it was doing better and he switched to a thick compression type wrap. So I wore a sandal over the wrap. The reason he gave me a hard time about keeping the boot on all the time was because he said if I didn't let it heal right, it would never be the same and would be inviting more trouble later. Go to your doctor, let him/her make the call. But I wouldn't wait, not worth risking more/bigger problems later....See MoreFractured foot -Would love to hear from anyone
Comments (2)Well.... I fell, twisted and rolled my ankle over nearly two years ago and fractured my right foot. The break was a little to the front and below the ankle. This isn't similar to your fracture, but the fact that the boot is helping control your pain is great. My entire foot never stopped hurting for months and was swollen for over a year. I would certainly follow the dr's. suggestion and give your foot a chance to heal well... It's not until we have trouble with our feet that we realize how precious and delicate they are. Does he have you wearing compression hose? I pray you have a wonderful recovery, Ginny. ~abreeze...See MoreNew Porcelain Countertop Hairline Fracture :(
Comments (67)For the rest of you who are not yet committed to a single viewpoint and are still researching countertop materials including porcelain, with its risk for cracks and chips in particular, please note that the USA countertop industry has been providing thick, slab-style countertops en masse for more than two decades now, but satisfactorily skilled labor in 2023 for installation of slab countertops is still not always easy to secure everywhere, even as I found living in a large metro. Much as we wish time to be a cure-all, it is not always. Thinner porcelain requires different preparation, fabrication, transportation, and installation skills and equipment than thicker slabs, and I only knew of two fabrication companies in my area with recommendations of being reliable porcelain technicians from the high-end slab yards in my area during my recent renovation. It is difficult to predict if or when the USA will match pace with what is needed for quality, widespread, large-format porcelain usage--since even the labor force for thicker slab installs seems to be lagging. I considered many different types of countertop materials for my renovation, and quartz was near the last on my list, nor did I select it. Porcelain was a material I strongly considered and researched but was counterindindicated for my application. My installation included an apron-front, undermount sink. My cabinetry supplier did not specialize in providing substrate support. The countertop was more than three feet in depth at some points including a large overhang. My home's foundation had a history of shifting despite several rounds of repair. I am aware that quartz is losing popularity for countertops in many countries and that porcelain usage is on the rise as a replacement. Does that mean it is the best choice for USA consumers who want to be on the leading edge of design? Not necessarily; so much depends on the size of the application, the edge finish chosen, and the labor support available. It would take a whole chart of pros and cons to adequately cover other choices, but stainless steel, butcher block, Abet Laminati Stratificato HPL, resilient marbles like Danby, soapstone, and even Corian such as one of Houzz's regular contributors likes to promote are all materials that an avid researcher should consider if also considering porcelain. Some of those materials won't do as well around water which may mean selecting a custom-designed, drop-in sink application or a mix of countertop materials. Some kitchens may be more for show than use which could also dictate the selection....See MoreSprained my ankle.......darned dog. LOL
Comments (26)I am so sorry...hope it is just a sprain and you are much better soon. Reading all these posts make me realize how fortunate I am. In February, I had company for a week. Despite me asking her not to bring her dogs, she brought them anyway. They dug a couple of holes right in the pathway between the barn and the pasture. I admit, I should have filled them in right away, but I was busy taking care of Jody, and after he passed, totally unmotivated to do much of anything. But the one thing I always have to do is take care of my animals. I feed the horses twice a day. Mariah eats in a stall. I open the gate and she goes to the barn and gets in her stall, but I have to lead her back to the pasture when she is finished. It has rained for a month, and the grass is so tall, I forgot about the holes the dogs had dug, and leading Mariah, I tripped and fell in one of the holes. Since I fell right in front of her, I am lucky she didn't step on me. Also I didn't hurt myself. I was a little sore the next day, but not too bad. I would have been in bad shape if I had broken my ankle. No one to help me. I don't know what I would have done. I know what I did do though, immediately. I got a shovel and filled in the hole. I was mad, and I said a whole lot worse than "poop". I know she is going to want to come back again. She can leave the dogs home, and she can stay there with them....See More- 11 years ago
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