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Related: About this forumI fell again Monday morning on the sidewalk
You may not want to look if you're squeamish.
I've been cleaning it with Hydrogen Peroxide and applying a 'triple anitbiotic ointment with a pain reliever ointment' included,
a generic similar to Bacitracin.
Finished the codeine pain pills and am now just using acetaminophen, and finished a week of an antibiotic.
It covers much of my right knee cap. The left knee wasn't anywhere near as bad. Guess I fell mostly on my right knee.
Teach me not to go out wearing shorts.
I see the doctor again Monday.
Doodley
(10,450 posts)Butterflylady
(3,997 posts)I've done same thing to my knees. Hydrogen peroxide and ointment should help. I also covered the bruise overnight as not irritate or get blood on sheets, but left it uncovered during daytime. Now I wear capris cause knees don't look the same after knee surgery. But walk so much better.
MLAA
(18,633 posts)Karadeniz
(23,440 posts)Take care of yourself!!!❤
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)That could cushion my fall.
JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,784 posts)Alternatively, most any dog will do. Service dogs will just be a little quieter about it.
lillypaddle
(9,605 posts)and on the knee, where every time you take a step it screams out at you, "STOP." Hope you feel better soon.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)And every time I bend my knee, like to sit down.