October 6th, 2007

Baby, I’ve Got A Crush On You…

No really, I do have a crush on someone.  So much so that I emulated him yesterday in the sincere hope that I could be just as cool and well-known as he is.  You see he’s got game, but not the kind of game you normally think of.  Nope, his game is falling down and his name is Humpty Dumpty.  While I’m sure my crush on him is just a passing fancy that allows myself not to feel like such an asshat for tumbling down a flight of stairs, it feels good to know that he and I share a connection and that someone else has been where I am today.

*snort*

In all seriousness, I’m not sure but I think I once posted about my jacked-up ankle but never thought I did get back to you all with the diagnosis.  You see, apparently my arch is impotent (for lack of a better word) therefore my foot spreads out flat with I stand up.  This, my pretties, causes my Achilles tendon to work overtime and my left leg seems to be bearing the brunt of it all.  Right now, my Achilles Tendonitis is so close to tearing that it’s not even funny.  In fact the ER doctor yesterday gave me these new anti-inflammatory* drugs and told me to ice my leg every single time I get back from work and/or other activities where I walk around.  Gee, you mean like every minute of every day?  If I don’t take it a bit easier, I could end up having major surgery and then could be in a cast for 6 months…uh, no thanks.  It’s bad enough that the man ordered me some orthopedic inserts to put in my shoes and that he expects me to wear them.  "But you will have to wear flat shoes for awhile", he said.  I almost fainted right then and there, not from the pain itself.

Meanwhile back to Humpty Dumpty and why I was at the ER in the first place.  My ankle hurt like hell yesterday and gave out as I was coming down the stairs at work, holding a few boxes of presentation folders and materials, mind you.  As I fell the length of about 8 stairs and tumbled with all of the grace and glory that one can muster in that situation, a coworker walked by and said, "hey are you okay?" then walked on.  Ahhh, more illustration of why I love that place ( as sarcasm oooozes from my body).  So I walked into my boss’ office, told her what happened and she immediately sent me to the ER on the company dime….not because she was concerened that I was crying and hurt, but mostly so that I would not sue their asses.  Geez, what kind of asshole does she think I am?  I would not sue someone when I feel due to a condition that I know I already had.  Long story short, I spent a bit of time in the ER then came home.

Meanwhile, along with my anti inflammatory drugs, I was given these crazy assed super duper pain pills that not even *I* have taken before.  They did the trick but I was so loopy and giggle-riffic last night, as a certain someone that I was emailing back and forth with all evening can most definitely verify.  I ended up passing out while trying to watch Doctor Who around like 9:30 or so and woke up this morning in so much pain in so many places that I cannot even begin to ask you to kiss my boo-boos cause you’d be kissing my body all day long.   Oooooh, wait…..

No One In The ER Looks Like George Clooney Kisses,
Me


*Meloxicam Side Effects may include: constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, nausea or vomiting….good times.

Posted in Health and Wellness, Hilly's Life 2007, Total Tardage | Comments (16)

16 Responses to “Baby, I’ve Got A Crush On You…”

  1. Suebob Says:
    October 6th, 2007 at 11:09 am

    There is something so wrong about falling…just that jarring feeling of being out of control. I know it well because I am clumsy as hell. One time I tripped while carrying groceries and fell on my wadded-up fist, thus socking myself in the ribs as hard as I could. Niiice.

    Hope you feel better soon, and big smooches to all the lovelies at your workplace. Not.

  2. Nat Says:
    October 6th, 2007 at 11:37 am

    Ok. Achilles issues are definitely not to be messed with. Do what the Doctor says. Months of physio to get it back to where it’s usuable, and that’s more than just flat shoes. (And with the cutest ballet flats out there… ah.)

    When in O-town, and looking for hot docs, Civic ER for sure. Dr. Hebert, if he’s on is definitley worth the trip. ;) He may not be Clooney but… Dr. Clow ain’t half bad either.

    Feel better soon.

  3. Jayne Says:
    October 6th, 2007 at 12:06 pm

    You should have had them give you something for that oozing sarcasm too. Nice of Snippy McBitchpants to let you go to the ER, even if her motive was suspect.

    Seriously, take care and learn to love the ballerina flats!

  4. bogup Says:
    October 6th, 2007 at 12:18 pm

    Ouch Hilly, that is terrible to fall down and be hurt, worse to have little sympathy and assistance from a co-worker and then having to go thru the remedial. Well, I feel sorry for you and I hope you get better soon.
    As for the pain pills. If you have any left over could you send them to my Post Office box? :-)

  5. Wayne Says:
    October 6th, 2007 at 12:23 pm

    Baby Baby don’t get hooked on me.

    I was sure you’d start describing Plantar Fascitis, which is similar - pain in the arch of the foot, usually caused by the achilles tendon doing overtime. Also known and heel spurs to some, it’s no fun. Anything that impacts your mobility is cause for serious reflection, time and devotion. I’m glad you’re seeing someone about it and doing something about it. So many people just forget it or hope things go away and then BAM you’re seriously afflicted.

    If you’re up for a suggestion, there are things you can add to your diet that are natural anti-inflammatories and might help. Getting that stuff from food is SO much better than from a pill, and there are NO side effects. This mainly consists of organic fruits and vegetables and essential fatty acids.

  6. jessica Says:
    October 6th, 2007 at 12:53 pm

    Oh jeez, let me give you a little ice tip… the marathon is tomorrow and I’m going insane worrying about MY foot and ankle issues…

    Take a garbage can. Dump ice in it. Put your foot in it, ankle deep. Dump more ice on it. Sit.

    I wear a sock when I do this because otherwise it is just too damn cold against my skin, but it really is much easier than trying to balance an ice pack or whatever. You can just sit on your ass and watch TV and ice away. Also, they make these braces that look like air casts but they are actually GEL casts, and you can put ‘em in the freezer, and voila, ice pack that straps to your ankle. They gave me one in teh ER, which I’m sure will end up costing me ten bazillion dollars, so check Target or Wal Mart or something!

    Feel better and have fun with your crush. ;-)

  7. Kriss Says:
    October 6th, 2007 at 5:28 pm

    Oh, Hilly. You need a month long reality break. In the Bahamas. With Eric, the pool boy, catering to your every whim.

    WTF is wrong with your coworkers? Seriously. What. The. Fuck. Is. Wrong. With. Them. How can you just keep on walking like a total fucking self-righteous bastard, when someone is LAYING on the floor? And your boss. Oh my Christ.

    I can’t wait for karma to come back and kick their condescending bitchy asses.

  8. diane Says:
    October 6th, 2007 at 10:04 pm

    Poor Hilly. :( I agree with Kriss that you should be resting in the Bahamas. In a hammock, with cabana boys bringing you pain pills and margaritas. Whoopee!
    Feel better soon. I have to admit, the ballet-style Crocs are actually kinda cute and probably very comfortable!

  9. Bec Says:
    October 6th, 2007 at 10:25 pm

    Another reason why work sucks. When you take over the world you can kick them all in the shins and take pleasure in leaving them on the floor.

    Hope you feel better soon (mind you a little bit of David Tennant goes a looooonnnnng way)

  10. SJ Says:
    October 7th, 2007 at 4:06 am

    Hope you’re in less pain today, and girl, you missed one hell of a fabulous movie!!! Mind-blowing.

  11. suze Says:
    October 7th, 2007 at 7:06 am

    ouch! I hope you feel better soon.

  12. Catherine Says:
    October 7th, 2007 at 8:46 am

    Ouch, Jeez! Heal up soon, Hilly.

  13. metalmom Says:
    October 7th, 2007 at 9:37 am

    POOR HILLY!!!!

    I’d say more, but MY meds are kicking in!

  14. Angie Says:
    October 7th, 2007 at 4:22 pm

    I have the achilles tendon thing, too, and I was pretty much ignoring the advice to take it easy. Then I was sidelined with the shoulder surgery and unable to really exercise for almost 3 months. Guess what? Rest really does do the trick. I’m doing a lot better now and have been running again for about a month with much less achilles tendon pain than before. I did cause it to flare up again by making the stupid decision to walk to the subway and home again in high-heeled sandals a couple of weeks ago (about 2 miles round-trip). Bring on the ballet flats!

  15. Angie Says:
    October 7th, 2007 at 4:23 pm

    Hit “post” before I said - I hope you find the solution to your pain soon! It is not good for every step you take to hurt! Take care.

  16. sue Says:
    October 8th, 2007 at 11:07 am

    I have this neat trick I do where I fall UP the stairs. Actually, I’ve fallen down and up so many times that my husband has initiated a rule that a.) I MUST hang on to the hand rail (what fun is THAT?) and b.)I am not to be carrying anything up or down (yeah, like that’s gonna happen…).

    I’ve been told my foot is weak enough that if I fall one. more. time. I will get to see the great surgeon. Whoo hoo. Wonder if HE looks like George? I’d almost throw myself down the stairs to get that kind of doc… ;)
    Take care. (Wondering why she never got good drugs when she fell down or up the stairs…hmmm…)

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