High Ankle Sprain/Leg Pain

[RoseRed]

Honestly, I've never looked into any local ones. Do they set up a payment plan or something? The way I see it, I've been this long - another 90 days won't kill me it'll just make me miserable is all. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem and if so what, if any, immediate remedy there is for this so I'm not walking all funny around the office... you know "hey! here comes that new girl, she's walking funny, is she staggering? what's with her leg flop, it wasn't there before" kind of thing not to mention its painful as hell. I'll keep searching the net when I get free. Thanks!

Why does it take 90 days for your insurance to kick in?

 

[camily]

I've been working in DC for about 17 years. Does that count?








(implied meaning of course is, that there's lots of international travelers here)

 

[camily]

Why does it take 90 days for your insurance to kick in?

Before they make any commitments on you they want to make sure your a keeper.

 

[PrepH4U]

There's a river in Africa that has a parasite that gets in you body through your or by drinking the water. It grows to maturity then crawls out of your skin on an arm or a leg very slooowly, like days.. you have to pull it out. I read about it in National G.

Have you been in a river in Africa?

I thought it sounded like the Shanghaii Shin Syndrome :shrug:

 

[RoseRed]

Before they make any commitments on you they want to make sure your a keeper.

I have never had that problem.

 

[dems4me]

Why does it take 90 days for your insurance to kick in?

Don't know why, they told me at the start of the job, that after 90 days my benefits kick in and that in September I'll get a raise. :shrug: Maybe they need to take enough out of my paycheck for 3 months to have met a premium for them or something. I have no idea.

 

[PrepH4U]

Don't know why, they told me at the start of the job, that after 90 days my benefits kick in and that in September I'll get a raise. :shrug: Maybe they need to take enough out of my paycheck for 3 months to have met a premium for them or something. I have no idea.

Isn't the normal probation period 3 months or so? :shrug:

 

[camily]

I thought it sounded like the Shanghaii Shin Syndrome :shrug:

I think she just needs to stop kicking the BF.

 

[Gemmi]

That sounds really strange.And you haven't injured yourself ?I understand the no insurance thing-been there,done that.You really should see a Dr. ASAP.I,myself wouldn't be able to handle to worry of not knowing.Good Luck!

 

[dems4me]

Isn't the normal probation period 3 months or so? :shrug:

I have no idea, all I'm focused on is my agency contract. I signed a 5 month contract with my agent. If I get terminated or quit within 5 months I'm responsible for all agency fees. As for probabtion period, yes, generally all new employees have one but you have to really, really, really screw up for it to really matter one way or another. Its basically just a term to me.

 

[dems4me]

That sounds really strange.And you haven't injured yourself ?I understand the no insurance thing-been there,done that.You really should see a Dr. ASAP.I,myself wouldn't be able to handle to worry of not knowing.Good Luck!

No, no injuries, and I'm not a runner (unless chased). Its just weird. I have enough stress right now in life to really take the time to worry about what is causing this, I just want to know so I can stop the pain and prevent the next flare up or whatever the heck it is.

 

[Toxick]

Why does it take 90 days for your insurance to kick in?

That's typical.
I don't remember having a job where there wasn't a 90 day probation period when you first start.

Usually you dont' get any benefits during that period, and you ought to be on your best behavior. Often you get a raise and all your benefits kick in after 90 days.

In fact, I just had my 90th day back in Maryland this week.



I mean...

 

[camily]

No, no injuries, and I'm not a runner (unless chased ). Its just weird. I have enough stress right now in life to really take the time to worry about what is causing this, I just want to know so I can stop the pain and prevent the next flare up or whatever the heck it is.

 

[camily]

Wait a minute...have you had your foot in your mouth or up someone's a$$ lately? If so, this could be the culprit.

 

[dems4me]

That's typical.
I don't remember having a job where there wasn't a 90 day probation period when you first start.

Usually you dont' get any benefits during that period, and you ought to be on your best behavior. Often you get a raise and all your benefits kick in after 90 days.

In fact, I just had my 90th day back in Maryland this week.



I mean...

I remember when I first started working for a firm when I was 18 or 19 and was trying to get my allergies under control and saw an allergiest and we set up plan that included (dmp) shot inejctions etc... My insurance at the time said it was perexisting and that there was an 8 month pre-existing condition period where they wouldn't pay for it. I couldn't afford the $50.00 vials every month so I quit. I'm just wondering if it'll be like this when I do get my shin/ankle thing checked... if they'll say its pre-existing or something. I just want to stop the pain is all and be able to walk normal and now get sleep.

 

[dems4me]

There's this which is the general location and they call it shin splint, but I don't run and at work I'm primarily stationary. I'm perplexed
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec05/ch075/ch075c.html

"The main symptom of anterolateral shin splints is pain along the front and outside of the shin. At first, the pain is felt only immediately after the heel strikes the ground during running, walking, skiing, or other similar exercises. If the person continues to run, the pain occurs throughout each step, eventually becoming constant. Usually by the time the person sees a doctor, the shin hurts when touched"

Mine is way beyond this, it hurts even when not touched and when touched I go through the ceiling. I have a high threshold for pain and have had broken bones in both arms, but this is just imbearable.

 

[dems4me]

well, I've spent most of my lunch break researching this and I definately think ist a stress fracture, I just have no idea how I got it.. but according to these causes, you'd think with all the running around I'm doing and maybe just don't realize, I'd be losing weight and being thin like a marathoner or something hwelll:

Article says "If the pain is severe, you may have strained this area enough to cause a stress fracture in the tibia. If this is the case you should see a doctor immediately"

Looks like I'll be alrady spending my first paycheck I'll be getting on Tuesday

 

[mrweb]

well, I've spent most of my lunch break researching this and I definately think ist a stress fracture, I just have no idea how I got it.. but according to these causes, you'd think with all the running around I'm doing and maybe just don't realize, I'd be losing weight and being thin like a marathoner or something hwelll:

Article says "If the pain is severe, you may have strained this area enough to cause a stress fracture in the tibia. If this is the case you should see a doctor immediately"

Looks like I'll be alrady spending my first paycheck I'll be getting on Tuesday

IMO, Sounds like a nerve problem, perhaps pinched or restricted. Trust me, I do feel your pain, it is the worst around. Is it just in the front of the leg or in the back of the leg/knee as well? Have you recently had any back problems or foot pain? Any falls, jolts or anything unusual that would cause stress to your leg, knee and/or back? (Hey, not a doctor, I've just had a lot of back and sciatica problems after a injury in the military)
In the interim, try motrin and moist heat, not just a dry heating pad.

 

[vraiblonde]

Dems go to an Urgent Care place. There used to be one in San Souci Plaza in California, not sure if it's still there or it's moved. But they'll get you fixed up and work out a payment option for you. I definitely don't think you should mess around with this.

As for relieving the pain and inflammation, take a couple of aspirin - that's the best thing for it. But DON'T ignore it and do go see a doctor.

 

[RoseRed]

Dems go to an Urgent Care place. There used to be one in San Souci Plaza in California, not sure if it's still there or it's moved. But they'll get you fixed up and work out a payment option for you. I definitely don't think you should mess around with this.

As for relieving the pain and inflammation, take a couple of aspirin - that's the best thing for it. But DON'T ignore it and do go see a doctor.

Breton Medical. There is also an ungent care at the ER at St. Mary's. They open at 10am, not sure what time they close or weekend hours. My suggestion would be to call first.