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[7Lady7Luck7]

Lots of dental work.....never bruising (except maybe removal of wisdom teeth).

[GraceCO]

On 4/12/2014 NaturalBornWoman said:

On 4/12/2014 GraceCO said:

On 4/12/2014 NaturalBornWoman said:

Hope your use of the facial mask provided you with a restful night's sleep!

Attaching another source link to our favorite reusable gel packs - We lead a very active & physical lifestyle and need to keep these on hand. If it's not my husband's <em>trick</em> ankle giving him grief; it's my bad knees <em>acting up</em> from over-doing! These particular gel packs provide longer chill & heat applications & very durable.

http://www.kaz.com/kaz/heating-pads/products/smarttemp-heating-padcold-compress-hc1201-n/

<em>Get better soon - Smiles</em>

I felt comforted by the mask last night and cannot thank you enough for the recommendation. It's funny you mention the trick ankle--my husband has one, too!! He plays tennis three times a week and has both a cranky ankle and an achy back. He has used ice bags literally taped to his back to get relief and has resisted other therapies. It's my knee that gives me trouble on the court! But, I think I'll pick up these reusable gel packs. Thanks for solving our various maladies!!! Hugs to you.

Another recommendation I will offer is Tommy Copper Compression wear! Light weight
with great support & won't make ya feel like you're a stuffed sausage.......highly recommend. Who knows, might improve your tennis game ? ? ? LoL

http://www.tommiecopper.com/product/mens-ankle-compression-sleeve

http://www.tommiecopper.com/product/womens-knee-compression-sleeve

NBW, this is great!! My husband says he's heard about this brace--one of the guys on his tennis team wears it. So, your recommendation has become the tipping point for him to order one! I may try the knee brace, although so many of my body parts need help, I don't know where to start sometimes A big thank you again for all the helpful suggestions ((hug))

[NaturalBornWoman]

Grace - I don't mean to continue as an enabler to TommyCopper, but also recommend the compression socks. My hubby plays hockey & swears by the calf athletic socks(he wears in combo with the ankle sleeve) and we both wear the ankle socks when we go biking/hiking with our tennis shoes/boots - happy feets, happy legs!

Any questions on sizing - Customer Service is fantastic (at least in my experience)

[GraceCO]

On 4/13/2014 NaturalBornWoman said:

Grace - I don't mean to continue as an enabler to TommyCopper, but also recommend the compression socks. My hubby plays hockey & swears by the calf athletic socks(he wears in combo with the ankle sleeve) and we both wear the ankle socks when we go biking/hiking with our tennis shoes/boots - happy feets, happy legs!

Any questions on sizing - Customer Service is fantastic (at least in my experience)

Those compression socks sound good! I'll check those out, too. Thanks I used them last year when I was recovering from a ruptured achilles tendon (from tennis) and whenever I traveled by air, I had to wear them. You are so right--happy feet, happy legs!

[goodstuff]

This old medical assistant knows that any time you stick a needle into someone -- to draw blood, give an immunization, inject novocaine, whatever -- there's the possibility of breaking a blood vessel and causing a hematoma and bruising. It doesn't happen that often, fortunately, but it sounds like this was your "lucky day" at the dentist. Applying ice was the right response.......and you'll probably have a sore, black and blue area for a week or two. Sorry, but it will go away after a while.

[GraceCO]

On 4/15/2014 GoodStuff said:

This old medical assistant knows that any time you stick a needle into someone -- to draw blood, give an immunization, inject novocaine, whatever -- there's the possibility of breaking a blood vessel and causing a hematoma and bruising. It doesn't happen that often, fortunately, but it sounds like this was your "lucky day" at the dentist. Applying ice was the right response.......and you'll probably have a sore, black and blue area for a week or two. Sorry, but it will go away after a while.

Thanks, Goodstuff--that's helpful to know. This was new for me--and to have the bruising show at the jawline, and not at the site of the injection, was confusing. I've now learned that's because of gravity. My gum was very sore, too, and doesn't feel "normal" yet either. I'm at the one week mark now and the bruising has slightly improved. It's now starting to turn yellow except for a deep red area. It's not easy covering it up with makeup.

I thought "technique" mattered in an injection and some dentists have said this is preventable. Maybe not. I'd rather be "lucky" in winning the lottery next time

[JustJazzmom]

Gravity is correct-- a liquid (like blood/water) seeks the lowest level. The ice is used to decrease circulation and seal off those blood vessels from further leakage. It also acts as a mild anesthetic (pain killer) too.

[GraceCO]

On 4/15/2014 JustJazzmom said:

Gravity is correct-- a liquid (like blood/water) seeks the lowest level. The ice is used to decrease circulation and seal off those blood vessels from further leakage. It also acts as a mild anesthetic (pain killer) too.

I'm wondering why the dentist told me to apply heat?

[JustJazzmom]

On 4/15/2014 GraceCO said:

On 4/15/2014 JustJazzmom said:

Gravity is correct-- a liquid (like blood/water) seeks the lowest level. The ice is used to decrease circulation and seal off those blood vessels from further leakage. It also acts as a mild anesthetic (pain killer) too.

I'm wondering why the dentist told me to apply heat?

Usually heat is applied to an injury if its an old injury. Recent injury is RICE --rest ice compression and elevation.

[goodstuff]

On 4/15/2014 GraceCO said:

On 4/15/2014 GoodStuff said:

This old medical assistant knows that any time you stick a needle into someone -- to draw blood, give an immunization, inject novocaine, whatever -- there's the possibility of breaking a blood vessel and causing a hematoma and bruising. It doesn't happen that often, fortunately, but it sounds like this was your "lucky day" at the dentist. Applying ice was the right response.......and you'll probably have a sore, black and blue area for a week or two. Sorry, but it will go away after a while.

Thanks, Goodstuff--that's helpful to know. This was new for me--and to have the bruising show at the jawline, and not at the site of the injection, was confusing. I've now learned that's because of gravity. My gum was very sore, too, and doesn't feel "normal" yet either. I'm at the one week mark now and the bruising has slightly improved. It's now starting to turn yellow except for a deep red area. It's not easy covering it up with makeup.

I thought "technique" mattered in an injection and some dentists have said this is preventable. Maybe not. I'd rather be "lucky" in winning the lottery next time

Technique does matter. In giving a medical injection, I was taught to "aspirate" before completing the injection -- pull back a little bit on the plunger and see if any blood seeps into the syringe. If it does, that indicates that the needle is piercing a blood vessel, and you should withdraw the needle and start over at a different site to minimize bleeding and bruising. I don't know the proper technique with dental injections. The deadening injections go deep into the jaw and gum tissue near major nerves, so I'm sure if they tear a vessel you might get quite a bit of bruising and pain afterwards. Not pleasant, but i'm sure it will clear up in a few days.