In a little trouble.

Flesh Thorn · Post by **Flesh Thorn** » November 20th, 2004, 1:08 pm

When ever i run it feels like it's on fire, when I'm just standing around it goes numb but either way I'm limping like a bitch on runs and I can't even wear my civilian shoes.

I dont know . It sounds like you need it looked at, but I understand what you are afraid of. You have to figure this one out on your own. If you are hurt you are hurt. Good luck just the same.

Parabellum · Post by **Parabellum** » November 20th, 2004, 1:12 pm

Take 800mg of Motrin every 4 hours that should keep the swelling down and dull the pain. Ice it for 30 minutes every night and elevate it as much as possible.

BadMuther · Post by **BadMuther** » November 20th, 2004, 1:53 pm

Go on fucking sick call...better to get this shit fixed now instead of have it bite you in the ass at RIP.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » November 21st, 2004, 5:29 am

Glad to hear you got Delta...the Rock!

I'm certain you will be in RIP Holdover for a long time. From what we're hearing, guys are spending 4-5 weeks in Hold. If you can suck it up and make all 5 jumps, do it. Then go on Sick Call and use that Hold period to heal. If you can't make it any longer without negative lifelong effects, go to Sick Call now. Better to Re-Cycle Jump School, than to get medically discharged and be a cripple the rest of your life. As Flesh Thorn pointed out...this one is going to have to be your own choice, as none of us are in your shoes. Good luck to you.
RLTW
EP

ChipOnShoulder · Post by **ChipOnShoulder** » November 22nd, 2004, 5:50 am

Go to sick call. Ranger H8train's advice is the best but you don't want to go to RIP with anything fucked up. Trust me, I went just after a broken foot + jacked up knee and it was not fun. Hiding injuries is not a good idea, they can become worse and permanent. Motrin and Ice is good. Stay off of it as much as possible.

pjd · Post by **pjd** » November 22nd, 2004, 6:02 am

I hid an injury for about 2 months and had to leave the Army because of it. Had I gone on sick call, there's a good chance I wouldn't have spent 8 months at Womack Army Medical Hospital before getting medically seperated. No way to know for sure, but I definately fucked myself up even worse by refusing to admit I was broke. Be smart about it - learn the difference between being hurt and injured. No one knows your body like you - use your brain and make a well thought out decision. Drive on through pain, you're going to have a lot of it on the road you're traveling - just remember:

There is a fine line between being HARD and being STUPID.

Know that line, and don't cross it.

Ranger2 · Post by **Ranger2** » November 26th, 2004, 1:37 am

I hurt my achilles tendon and it was just a strain and it took a long time to heal. If you tear it you will be in cast for a hell of a long time and it may never heal right. Listen to what you have been told but you may have to deal with some pain for awhile. It will take rest to make it better.

Ranger2

CTIgrl · Post by **CTIgrl** » November 30th, 2004, 8:33 pm

I hurt my foot and hid it in boot camp and I wasn't even doing anything like RIP. I *still* have problems with it now because of how long I went without getting it fixed. I'd go get it looked at as soon as possible.

toad · Post by **toad** » December 2nd, 2004, 7:55 am

I had a stress fracture in my leg after jump school and was a holdover at RIP for a month then got christmas leave. In January i was good to go and made it through no problem. I dont know if they still have holdovers in RIP, imagine they still do , so just take care of yourself then finish what you started!!!

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » December 2nd, 2004, 7:59 am

I always avoided getting sprained ankles by landing repeatedly on my head. Oooow that hurts too. Now ya all kno why I CRS.

Saltbitch · Post by **Saltbitch** » January 9th, 2005, 8:03 am

Weidert wrote:thanks for the advice guys

Careful there, Airborne. Fuck up like that in RIP and someone's going to own your ass.