Yes, I am a Clutz!

[NannyMin]

Okay, so while I was trying on ski boots I accidently caught the top of my foot on the very stiff plastic tongue, and then reacting to the pain I proceeded to wrench my foot out of the boot as quickly as possible, which resulted in bruising the entire top of my left foot.

Because I was only in Stowe (and near the bootfitter) I continued to ski throughout the weekend so that I could get my boots fine tuned before I left. So, now 48 hours later my foot is extremely swollen and bruised and I need to get it healed ASAP so I can get these boots broken in before ESA Aspen! Priorities right?!

Anyways, thanks for putting up with my drama...:D now onto to my question. Has anyone had good results from using Arnica with bruises?

 

[ski now work later]

Ice, ice baby. As much as you can stand (at least it's not as cold out as it was at Stowe in mid-December!)

 

[Gloria]

Anyways, thanks for putting up with my drama...:D now onto to my question. Has anyone had good results from using Arnica with bruises?

Actually, yes I have. Now believe me, I am not into snakeoils etc, but I used it for a long time for various purposes, I bought a vile from some poor woman at a farmers market once to be nice. Then after it got used up, I never replaced it. A couple years later, I needed to go down the road and help my neighbors on their planting wheel, I had terrible tendonitis in my elbow that had been going on 7 months or so. The woman gave me some arnica to put on it before we set out to the field and honestly, it felt good when I got home that night So I went and bought some and used it for about a week more and gone, never had another problem with it. I use it all the time now, it's an elixer I am pretty sure. (wink ) (emos not working for me) Try it, if doesn't work on your bruise, it's awsome on sore tendons and muscles.

 

[num]

So the boots have been working out post tweaking?

Has anyone had good results from using Arnica with bruises?

I don't really bruise, dunno if it's a skin color thing or if I've just gotten banged up enough that my body's used to it, but I have a friend who bruises very easily and absolutely swears by arnica, and has recommended it heartily to others who have been happy with the results as well. I'd say it's worth a try.

 

[NannyMin]

So the boots have been working out post tweaking?

Yes, with the exception of the bruised area. I can't really tell at this point if the boots are contributing to the problem or not. Hopefully, once it's all healed I won't have anymore pain in that area.

I don't really bruise, dunno if it's a skin color thing or if I've just gotten banged up enough that my body's used to it, but I have a friend who bruises very easily and absolutely swears by arnica, and has recommended it heartily to others who have been happy with the results as well. I'd say it's worth a try.

Awesome! I'm trying it and hoping for the best.

 

[Severine]

Arnica is awesome for bruises and soreness. I used it post-partum with my youngest and it helped me heal faster. Plus when I broke my foot. Plus when I fell really hard while skiing last month. Homeopathy works better than you would think.

Sorry about the bruise. Heal fast!

 

[SnowHot]

I have no idea what can help you but I want to thank you for the best laugh of my day!!
Two things I know;
One, you're amazing and this won't get you down!
Two, The group at ESA will offer some great comfort and advice for your boot issues.
Oh, and three, Give Bud a hug for me!

Okay, so while I was trying on ski boots I accidently caught the top of my foot on the very stiff plastic tongue, and then reacting to the pain I proceeded to wrench my foot out of the boot as quickly as possible, which resulted in bruising the entire top of my left foot.

Because I was only in Stowe (and near the bootfitter) I continued to ski throughout the weekend so that I could get my boots fine tuned before I left. So, now 48 hours later my foot is extremely swollen and bruised and I need to get it healed ASAP so I can get these boots broken in before ESA Aspen! Priorities right?!

Anyways, thanks for putting up with my drama...:D now onto to my question. Has anyone had good results from using Arnica with bruises?

 

[NannyMin]

I have no idea what can help you but I want to thank you for the best laugh of my day!!
Two things I know;
One, you're amazing and this won't get you down!
Two, The group at ESA will offer some great comfort and advice for your boot issues.
Oh, and three, Give Bud a hug for me!

Thanks SnowHot! I'll continue klutzy antics just to make ya laugh. I called my Hematologist ( I have a bleeding disorder) to make sure I could take the arnica and the nurse was cracking up at me. Glad I can amuse you all...

I'll make sure to give Bud a hug for you!