Quote Originally Posted by Alf View Post
Thanks for the tip about the pillow I am trying that out. I saw the GP and he has given me some anti-inflammatories and told me to keep the leg moving (he mentioned blood clots which was a bit scary!) but no physio till the swelling goes down. Some spectacular bruising starting to appear now and I am busy perfecting my "man walking through a minefield" impersonation Every now and then I overstep and this pathetic little squeal comes out from my mouth
I've had a DVT in the past and there was swelling and pain, but no bruising, so hopefully it's 'just' a strain of some sort.

Physio for me tonight anyway.

(And am also doing the pillow bit.)