Two things

Today I thought I'd share two discoveries I've made because of my foot fracture. First, there's a combination homeopathic product called Traumeel (it's made of Arnica, Calendula, Hamamelis, Millefolium, Belladonna, Aconitum, Mercurius solubilis, Hahnemanni, Hepar sulfuris, Chamomilla, Symphytum, Bellis perennis, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea purpurea, Hypericum) that AltMed practitioners highly recommended because it's natural and has zero side effects. I always wanted to try it myself and now here's my chance. They say it can speed up healing by 50% and there are tons of information online that give it rave reviews. Traumeel is manufactured in Germany and has been in use there since 1937. It slows down the inflammation and also has a regenerative effect. According to an online source it can be used for:

Injuries of any kind (sports and accidents) e.g. inflamed and swollen joints, sprains, dislocations, used after any trauma or shock, for swelling and bruising of the soft tissues and muscles. Ligament injuries Cuts and local injuries Bruising of the hoof (it's used on horse to great effect) Concussion Strains and over-use injuries Inflammatory processes of various types and origin e.g. abscesses, dermatitis, skin irritations, conjunctivitis Skin irritation caused by friction from the saddle Inflammatory degenerative processes and those associated with inflammations, especially of the bones and joints, e.g. arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis

So go get some!

The other discovery I made—something that many of you many know about already—is imaging centers. That is, places that offer imaging procedures like X-rays, MRIs for a fraction of the cost of hospitals. I got two sets of X-rays (one to take to my doc and one for their records) of my foot for 70 bucks. The hospitals I called were asking an average of $300, which didn't include the radiologist's fee. They also said be prepared to wait because it's first come, first served. I sauntered in—well, hobbled, really—and was taken immediately. Like anything else, do your research. I happened upon a great one (Advanced Diagnostics, 2300 W. Peterson Avenue in Chicago) but I'm not vouching for ALL imagine centers.

Beyond this advice, just stay well!