Quote Originally Posted by columbine
The only thing people haven't mentioned among rest (frustrating but essential), ice (drippy but the most effective), taping (really reduces collateral damage from when you have to walk to the bathroom), and propping it up (this reduces the time that you have to put up with the rest!) is taking Advil/ibuprofen or aspirin (not Tylenol/acetaminophen; it's not so helpful) to clear the swelling and bruising.

Love, Columbine

Oh yes.... of course. I hope she has been doing that. I didn't think to mention it but I know she does use ibuprofen for her other aches and pains... I hope she thought to take it for this.

I will remind her though just to make sure. Luckily her job basically requires her to sit all the time so at least THAT will keep her off her feet during the day. She is very stubborn sometimes and can't sit still LOL.

thanks for the advice everyone