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(4,220 posts) Sun Sep 5, 2021, 09:24 AM Sep 2021

I need suggestions please. [View all]

Last Tuesday, I hyper extended my foot and pulled (possibly tore) my hamstring. Went to the Doctor on Wednesday and I was sent away with a prescription for a muscle relaxer and a compression bandage.

I would appreciate any wise words even anecdotal conversation from anyone who has experienced this.

This really sucks, I played competitive tennis for years and have NEVER been this injured. But while rolling up the hose......*sigh.

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I need suggestions please. [View all] North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 OP

Last fall I pulled a muscle in my back. Then because I was walking funny Tomconroy Sep 2021 #1

Months huh? North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #3

I bet yours clears up in a few weeks. Both mine took a lot longer than the doctor's expected. Tomconroy Sep 2021 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Anon-C Sep 2021 #2

Thank you! North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #5

I would get a second opinion. Lochloosa Sep 2021 #4

Thank you. North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #6

Over the years snowybirdie Sep 2021 #7

I was only North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #8

i take one that doesnt make me fuzzy. mopinko Sep 2021 #24

Thank you! North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #27

To really find out if there was a tear they would have to do an mri. Tomconroy Sep 2021 #9

Yes, was told that. North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #10

And your insurance company has to agree to it in advance. Tomconroy Sep 2021 #12

Naturally. North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #17

Yes. Do not get old. Repeat: do not get old. mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2021 #11

I will join the chorus. North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #14

As long as we're discussing pain, have I told you about my ... NT mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2021 #19

I also have one in my.... North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #23

NOW you tell me! Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2021 #37

You might want to have a physical therapist look at it. Irish_Dem Sep 2021 #13

All kinds of great advice! North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #15

I suggest you stay off of it for a few days. Hotler Sep 2021 #16

I will. North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #20

Epsom salts Sanity Claws Sep 2021 #18

Great advice! North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #21

I forgot about this, thry this liniment, zheng gu shui. It worked very well. Hotler Sep 2021 #22

Thank you! North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #25

I have to second posts 4, 13, 16 and 18. Niagara Sep 2021 #26

Thank you! North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #28

Our hospital offered pool therapy. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #29

Excellent! North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #30

Two words: Sogo Sep 2021 #32

Sage advice! North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #33

Get yourself a tube of Arnica gel which will help a lot with the pain. lunatica Sep 2021 #34

Food for thought! North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #39

I'd want an MRI. nt Laffy Kat Sep 2021 #35

Agreed. North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #40

Get a second opinion from your regular doctor csziggy Sep 2021 #36

Thank you North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #41

Yes, it's pretty amazing what can hurt us csziggy Sep 2021 #43

I like the Arnica Montana pellets 30C... electric_blue68 Sep 2021 #38

Thank you for your post! North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #42

YW! So you're a "lefty", too? electric_blue68 Sep 2021 #44

Lefty, yes! North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #45

I'm not sure if I still have it but my parents gave me... electric_blue68 Sep 2021 #47

For tendon issues... Harker Sep 2021 #46

Thoughtful post. North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #48

Dear NSC, I hope you feel better very soon Wicked Blue Sep 2021 #49

Hello WB! North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #51

Thank you! Wicked Blue Sep 2021 #55

No particular health advice, but you gotta... 3catwoman3 Sep 2021 #50

;) North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #52

I approve. Harker Sep 2021 #53

Was the muscle relaxer called Flexeril? zanana1 Sep 2021 #54

Yes North Shore Chicago Sep 2021 #56