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fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
Wed Aug 6, 2014, 01:07 PM Aug 2014

ankle is on the mend with one irritating development

it itches under the skin and it's making me crazy (well, crazier). it's still ugly and a bit tender, but i can move around in just the brace now and that's made life a bit easier. i have the follow up with the doc tomorrow, we'll see what she says.

happy wednesday

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ankle is on the mend with one irritating development (Original Post) fizzgig Aug 2014 OP
My dear fizzgig! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2014 #1
that sums it up perfectly fizzgig Aug 2014 #3
I was always told that itching is a symptom of healing. Coventina Aug 2014 #2
that's my guess fizzgig Aug 2014 #4
I've heard the same thing from doctors... Callmecrazy Aug 2014 #6
unfortunately fizzgig Aug 2014 #9
Well don't make ME be a nag... Callmecrazy Aug 2014 #13
Happy to hear its on the mend, elleng Aug 2014 #5
howdy, friend fizzgig Aug 2014 #10
feel better soon ! :) nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #7
better every day! fizzgig Aug 2014 #11
Rubbing alcohol kills itching in seconds. snagglepuss Aug 2014 #8
i'll give that a shot fizzgig Aug 2014 #12
Perhaps if you put some in a spray bottle it may be easier to get behind the brace. snagglepuss Aug 2014 #14

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,652 posts)
1. My dear fizzgig!
Wed Aug 6, 2014, 01:10 PM
Aug 2014

Your predicament reminds me of this old Mother Goose rhyme:

Better than fine clothes or riches
is to scratch
where it itches.


Hope the doc has nothing but good news for you, sweetie! Happy Wednesday to you too!

Coventina

(27,137 posts)
2. I was always told that itching is a symptom of healing.
Wed Aug 6, 2014, 01:19 PM
Aug 2014

Don't know if that was just a story told by my parents to shut me up, but I hope it's true in your case!!

Callmecrazy

(3,065 posts)
6. I've heard the same thing from doctors...
Wed Aug 6, 2014, 10:04 PM
Aug 2014

It's got something to do with the increased blood flow around the injury during the healing process.

Hey fizz, you still smoking?

fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
12. i'll give that a shot
Thu Aug 7, 2014, 12:44 PM
Aug 2014

the itch is in the bone itself, but that may help the itching from the brace.

snagglepuss

(12,704 posts)
14. Perhaps if you put some in a spray bottle it may be easier to get behind the brace.
Thu Aug 7, 2014, 07:33 PM
Aug 2014

Hope you feel better soon. <<<<vibes>>>>

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