Crap.

[ratherastory]

I have Done Something™ to my shoulder which is making existence excruciatingly painful. Typing, for instance, is not fun except in small bursts. So the writing has taken a definite hit, not helped by the mind-warping effects of codeine and anti-inflammatory drugs on my system. Very bad timing.

So for everyone waiting on stuff from me, I apologize. I'm getting to it.

Comments

[nwspaprtaxis.livejournal.com]

Aw.... I'm sorry! Feel better!

Take your time... we'll all be here.

[hsifeng.livejournal.com]

Owch! Honey, take care of your shoulder - the rest can wait!

[primrose-1.livejournal.com]

NOOO! *sends health vibes your way...health....health....health...*

[harrigan.livejournal.com]

We shall all fantasize you having Done Something™ to Sam or Dean's shoulder eventually in turn, to make it all worthwhile!

Meanwhile - take care!

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm pretty sure I'm already on the mend. It'll just take a few days. :)

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Yeah, except I have several fics due in ten days' time. Meep!

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It's much appreciated. Stupid shoulder. It did this last year, too. :P

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

LOL

H/C karma, it totally does exist, I tell you!

[hsifeng.livejournal.com]

Oh holy hell...

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Exactly!

It'll be fine, I'm sure... -_-

No, really.

[hsifeng.livejournal.com]

*passes a bottle of something strong and tasty*

[debbiel66.livejournal.com]

Bummer! I hope you rest it and feel better soon. And like others have mentioned, may much fanfic come out of this injury...

(Me? I just tripped over a Playmobile castle throne and am bruised all over, but no respectable fanfic can come from such a ridiculous injury!)

[pkwench.livejournal.com]

Want me to fly up there and Sam n'Dean that thing for you? Don't be frightened. One day, I'll be a medical professional.

Seriously, that BLOWS. I hope that it's not something that takes long to heal - I know how that will cut into your gym time. Not to mention, oh, SLEEP. (And writing.)(Writing with puppies.)(I tease.)

♥

[pkwench.livejournal.com]

BTW, the usual applies - ice for 48 hours (for 20 minutes or so and not directly on skin) and lay off using it (bags and purses, etc on other arm), don't go crazy with the ROM. You can apply heat after 48 hours. Try not to sleep on it, if you sleep on that side. Also? I virtually kiss it better. *smooch* DO take care of yourself, woman!

[calamitycrow.livejournal.com]

sorry. bum shoulders sux - I know cuz my human has one ((huggles you hard))

[elsewhere-kels.livejournal.com]

I hate Done Something(tm). It's freaking inconvenient, is what it is.

*hugs* Do what you need to to get better! Sending health vibes or something!

[greeneyes-fan.livejournal.com]

Voltaren gel-the anti-inflammatory diclofenac in an aqueous base.

Trust me on this one, It's got me running again after 13 years of involuntary retirement. It's much safer and more effective than anti-inflammatory pills. 10 times as much medicine reaches the ligaments, but only 2% of it gets into the bloodstream. For some bizarre reason, it's prescription only in the US, but it's worth the trouble to get.

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, that first sentence makes no sense to me at all. Can you explain what you mean?

[greeneyes-fan.livejournal.com]

It's a drug. You might want to try it, because it is better than anti-inflammatory pills.

Sorry I am incoherent. Friday night brainfry.

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Ah, okay.

To be honest, this thing is not nearly bad enough to warrant seeking other treatment methods. I had the same thing last year (I don't know the word in English, alas), and it cleared up after three days and exactly 6 anti-inflammatory pills. It's acute, not chronic.

Also, I have no idea if what you're talking about is even approved for use in Canada. :)

Thank you for the suggestion, though! If ever (God forbid) I have an injury or whatever that necessitates long-term treatment, I'll keep it in mind.

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

It might make an awesome humorous fanfic, though!

Can you imagine Dean trying to get rid of a poltergeist and tripping over a Playmobil castle throne instead? Sam would mock him forever, all the while being totally awesome and bandaging his sprained ankle and everything. \o/

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Eep! It's not dislocated, just fucked up a bit!

*creeps away from you, hugging the wall*

^_-


I don't think it'll take more than a few days. I had the same thing around this time last year. It hurts like an SOB, but there is something to be said for better living through chemistry. ;)

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Yep. Been doing all of the above. What's ROM?

*smooches you back*

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

I shouldn't with the codeine, but what the hell. Thanks! ;)

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Oh, your poor human. :(

*cuddles the kitty for good measure*

My kitty has been "helping" by trying to drape his 19-lb self over my injured shoulder. I offered him the other shoulder, the one that doesn't hurt, but apparently it's not up to his high standards of shoulderdom. *sigh*

At least this should all go away in a few days, if last year's experience is anything to go by.

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

It really is freakin' inconvenient. I am unimpressed with this latest development.

[pkwench.livejournal.com]

Aw, damn, and here I was ready to have you count to three and sucker you on the one count, too. Foiled again!

Chemistry is helpful!

[pkwench.livejournal.com]

Range of motion. Also, anything else I was going to say got lost when I started giggling at your icon. ♥

[debbiel66.livejournal.com]

Hee! So very, very true. I would nominate you, but I think you have enough on your plate right now. :)

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Hee!

I'm quite fond of that icon too.

Thanks for the clarification there. :)

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

I am a BIG fan of chemistry, even if I don't understand how most of it works.

You are the devil, woman. The DEVIL, I say!

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

LOL

Not only that, but I am a little crippled due to shoulder pain as well! ;)

[silverblaze85.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Oh sweetie. I'm so sorry to hear this! I say...don't care what needs to get done, worry about getting better first. *nods*

Secondly, I must confess, I adore your icons and whatnot for this post. Too cute. *bundles up Jensen with Doctor gear and a giant basket of cookies to come make you feel all better* >:)

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Aww, thank you!

*stuffs Jensen in her closet and feeds him the cookies*

*cough*

I love my icons too. :D

[roque-clasique.livejournal.com]

Oh no, take care of yourself and good luck.

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

And dude, WHAT are you doing up at this hour on a Saturday?!?

[roque-clasique.livejournal.com]

LOL for me it's kind of still Friday. It's 2am, just got home, and am checking up on the flist, pretending not to look for 6.04 spoilers *g*

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Ah, okay. It's 4am here. Night shift. Whee! (Or, y'know, not.) I am sneaking illegally onto the internet at work, and studiously avoiding the spoilers because I'm going to watch the episode tonight.

[smilla02.livejournal.com]

Ouch! :( Feel better, soon, bb!

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It's already improving, I think. *fingers crossed*

[sothcweden.livejournal.com]

I hope you feel better soon. I remember what that sort of thing is like, and I know it sucks. Best wishes.