but I generally have 3 types of "pain/health issues" 1. bruises, cuts, scratches, etc. this is discoloration level, a little blood, but mainly limited to the area and it doesn't look infected. When it looks like it's getting worse, it's fairly simple to tell if you can see it getting brighter red/larger/deeper. This also works on the level of allergies/headaches/stomachaches, too - pain that's in my head and no physical symptoms, aw shit - there's a fever, now, too, okay it's worse. 2. advice nurse/appt for doc this is for things that actively interfere with life. you can't do the things your body is used to because something happened. Ex: I walk a lot. I go bike riding for too long, hurt my foot. now just regular walking (that I could do fine before) is painful. Time to call the advice nurse, check for any swelling, ice, and keep off it. Then if it doesn't get better with gentle care over the course of 2 - 3 days, go see the doc.
3. see doc NOW - do not pass go, do not collect 200 dollars. This level is for when I feel like I'm dying - collectively. A migraine would not count, but a migraine plus a fever and swollen arm where a cut is would. This level is reserved for when multiple symptoms are all attacking me simultaneously. Or if something is happening that I can't fix - like, a cut where it won't stop bleeding, and now I'm lightheaded, and getting clammy - etc.
Based off your commentary, I'd say you need to call the advice nurse re: ankle/foot because it actively interferes with daily, non-sporting activities. The elbow I'd rest a bit, but not be otherwise worried. The bruises/soreness I'd get some extra rest/take a nice soak to finish 'em off, but not really freak about.
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Hmm, don't know if this would be helpful...
Date: 2009-06-12 10:27 pm (UTC)1. bruises, cuts, scratches, etc.
this is discoloration level, a little blood, but mainly limited to the area and it doesn't look infected. When it looks like it's getting worse, it's fairly simple to tell if you can see it getting brighter red/larger/deeper. This also works on the level of allergies/headaches/stomachaches, too - pain that's in my head and no physical symptoms, aw shit - there's a fever, now, too, okay it's worse.
2. advice nurse/appt for doc
this is for things that actively interfere with life. you can't do the things your body is used to because something happened. Ex: I walk a lot. I go bike riding for too long, hurt my foot. now just regular walking (that I could do fine before) is painful. Time to call the advice nurse, check for any swelling, ice, and keep off it. Then if it doesn't get better with gentle care over the course of 2 - 3 days, go see the doc.
3. see doc NOW - do not pass go, do not collect 200 dollars.
This level is for when I feel like I'm dying - collectively. A migraine would not count, but a migraine plus a fever and swollen arm where a cut is would. This level is reserved for when multiple symptoms are all attacking me simultaneously. Or if something is happening that I can't fix - like, a cut where it won't stop bleeding, and now I'm lightheaded, and getting clammy - etc.
Based off your commentary, I'd say you need to call the advice nurse re: ankle/foot because it actively interferes with daily, non-sporting activities. The elbow I'd rest a bit, but not be otherwise worried. The bruises/soreness I'd get some extra rest/take a nice soak to finish 'em off, but not really freak about.
Good Luck!