Update on Pain and Loopiness

[Quixotic1]

As you all know, I have been gimping around complaining to all who would listen about the ankle that went "Pop!" under me last week.  Even though I told the Doc-in-the-Box that the worst pain was on the side of my lower leg up by the knee, she only would x-ray the ankle which was super swollen and four shades of purple.  I've been walking around on it for a week.

I saw the orthopedist this am.  I have a Massionneurve fracture.  This is a complete rupture of the ligaments of the inside ankle (with or without a fracture of the medial malleolus) which then allowed the whole ankle and foot to externally rotate - so that the big bone (tibia) and the little bone (fibula) criss-crossed one another.  This then resulted in a spiral fracture of the fibula near the top.  All the fascia in between the bones was damaged.  No wonder the calf hurt so much.  The UC doc should have listened to me.  

My ankle is unstable, but in perfect alignment and the fracture is non-displaced.  So I have a walking boot on with orders to stay off of it and keep it elevated.  If it heals in place over 6 weeks or so, then all is well.  If it stays unstable then I will need a couple screws in the ankle.  Here is a picture of the fracture that looks a lot like mine.

http://rad.usuhs.edu/medpix/master.php3?mode=topic_images&recnum=6626&quiz=#top

The fibula only takes about 17% of the weight of the load on the leg.  That's why I have been able to walk.  I would think it would heal if we leave both ends of the bone in the same room.  The ankle rupture may be more problematic.

I'm still needing more pain meds, but that should subside once it stays immobilized for a while.  I will buy a little laptop to use in my recliner so I can be on the forum with you guys.  Lots to say.

I see you all are holding down the forum beautifully, but I want to be wanted and will be here soon.

Keep the peace

Quix, the Gimpy

[MsWobbles]

Quix,

I feel so bad for you - what you're going through!  Yet even now you're still thinking of others - like the poor mice you might be more inclined to accidentally step on with your new issues!!  I guess you've gotten to know them well during your times stranded on the floor in the floods.

I know you said you had ligament rupture - but I wonder. . .  Were you on any fluoroquinolones within the past year?  I know they have a well-deserved reputation for causing tendon rupture, but I recently read they can also cause damage to cartilage and ligaments.  So many MSers end up on Cipro for the UTIs.  I'm sure you already know all this, I'm just spilling out the thoughts that came to mind when reading about your trials . . . and hoping you feel much better soon, oh fearless and comical leader!!!

WAF

P.S.  I liked your "doctor-in-a-box" image.  Quix, only through hearing of your many trying experiences with doctors, have I learned, quite surprisingly,  that even doctors sometimes suffer the same @*$^&#%  that the rest of often experience when having to deal with physicians.

WAF

[jdarie]

"if it can happen it will?"

I too will be sending healing thoughts and energy to you.

Dehydration might not be as healing as Ditrpan XR and hydration to wash those metabolites of healing out and down the sewer system!

From Alaska in the rain today!

Jan

[figuerpa]

Wow!!!! I can't even imagine the pain you are in. My prayers are with you to have a swift and full recovery.

I have one question...was this brought on my the MS, or was it something else.

I have to admit I am so glad I have found this forum. It has really helped me alot and taught me alot.

Get well soon

Paula

[Sparkysarah]

"The drowned mice" I am guessing refer to the moles and this just made me laugh.
Keep that sense of humour..it keeps us all going and we are all delighted to have our oww "One Legged Stand Up Comedian"

Love Sarah x

Sleepover sounds such fun....but just a bit too far from UK...perhaps one day..it would be such fun to meet up with you all.

[johnniebear]

You are  always just too funny :-D

Can I book you on Leno or Letterman, unless your prefer Coco..?



Your  are  the Dr & Chief Comedian....


John

[Sumanadevii]

Don't let the wimps on the board keep you from having the camping trip.  I will write an OT explaining how to pee outdoors...lol...I raised a group of boys.  I know these things...lol

I am so sorry about the bladder issues.  It is one of the most embarrassing things (well, next to bowel).  I find it so humiliating.  Then much like you, I try to make it a laugh but inside, I am crying.  

One thing you sure didn't need...an ankle to kick out.  How do you even lift the brace?  I would have just thrown my hands up.  Hell, I can hardly lift my foot.  Add weight and it's over!!!

I hope you continue to heal and hope you never lose that wonderful sense of humor!!!