Heat or Cold for Groin Injury?

Housebound2017

spiriteagle99 wrote: »

Housebound2017 wrote: »

Chieflrg wrote: »

Ice if it is a full belly muscle tear imediately. Otherwise continue with training at a level you don't break form with some stretching afterwards. Rest, eat, repeat.

I can barely walk to get to loo from the bed let alone exercise, it's agony to weight bear but no pain when laid down. It's kind of under tummy just in crease where top of leg joins body. I'm on max dose of painkillers per day but can't take anything with Ibuprofen in. was going to just use one of those muscle rub creams but they all seem to say not to use if you've ever had an allergic reaction to Ibuprofen, even though they don't actually list it as an ingredient in the cream??? ..which seems really weird???

I hate to say it, but this sounds a lot like a pelvic stress fracture. Get to a doctor next week. It won't show on an x-ray, but an MRI might show it. My orthopedist was able to diagnose mine based on the fact that it didn't hurt when my leg wasn't weight bearing, but was agony when I was standing. I couldn't do the 'hop test' at all. If so, you'll need to do complete non-weight bearing for several months. Don't do PT without seeing a doctor, as you can make it much worse by stressing the bone. Some have to use crutches. I didn't, but I also extended the duration of my injury by not resting completely when told to do so. (I didn't think gentle walking was real exercise, until I couldn't do it without pain.) My orthopedist told me I could do stationary recumbent bike or pool running, but that was all. It can be a slow injury to heal, especially if not diagnosed from the start.

Thanks I'll look into this further with GP

TavistockToad

is it feeling any better today @Housebound2017 ?

Housebound2017

[quote="stanmann571;Have you seen an allergist, have they confirmed that you're allergic to ibuprofen or have they stated that you are reactive or sensitive to NSAIDS?

There's a huge difference.

Bottom line is, if you don't know for certain.... stay away from anything on the list.[/quote]


An A&E Doctor confirmed it after my lips and face started swelling up within 15mins of taking tablets with Ibuprofen in and being rushed to A&E for adrenaline.

I've also accidentally used a muscle rub I didn't relaise had Ibuprofen in and my entire leg swelled up! (again within a a few minutes I had been on daily anti-histames for years by then so just taking some extra stopped the reaction but it took nearly 2 weeks for my leg to go back down to its normal size again! I'd say it was a safe bet I am actually severely allergic to it!

jgnatca

I don't see Voltaren on that list. Voltaren is a topical anti-inflammatory.

stanmann571

jgnatca wrote: »

I don't see Voltaren on that list. Voltaren is a topical anti-inflammatory.

I've used Voltaren a time or two, and yes, it's pretty good, and yes it's permitted.

stanmann571

Housebound2017 wrote: »

"stanmann571 wrote:

Have you seen an allergist, have they confirmed that you're allergic to ibuprofen or have they stated that you are reactive or sensitive to NSAIDS?

There's a huge difference.

Bottom line is, if you don't know for certain.... stay away from anything on the list.

An A&E Doctor confirmed it after my lips and face started swelling up within 15mins of taking tablets with Ibuprofen in and being rushed to A&E for adrenaline.

I've also accidentally used a muscle rub I didn't relaise had Ibuprofen in and my entire leg swelled up! (again within a a few minutes I had been on daily anti-histames for years by then so just taking some extra stopped the reaction but it took nearly 2 weeks for my leg to go back down to its normal size again! I'd say it was a safe bet I am actually severely allergic to it!

If you're allergic to ibuprofen, then it's possible you're not allergic to other NSAIDS. But you should see an actual allergist to confirm. Generalists are great(and A&E/ER docs are generalists) but to confirm allergy you need to see an allergist.

sijomial

I always choose massage for groin injuries - doesn't make it better but sure takes your mind off it....


As for NSAIDs, I find Diclofenac more effective than Ibuprofen based topical gels/creams - but of course you may discover you have reaction to that too.