I twisted awkwardly without the ankle brace and regretted it immediately. The leg just above the ankle joint became very sore indeed, but it seems a bit better than before: it can bear weight. So I’m back to using the damned brace.

Tried walking without the ankle brace. Very bad move. I upset something by twisting around while standing & the section of leg above the ankle joint became painful andifficult to walk on. Back with the brace, it supports & resists twisting

The local ALDI store has a tiffin box on sale at present. It consists of three shallow wide-mouth stainless steel vacuum cans that clip together vertically and keep food hot or cold for several hours.

A simple evening meal: steamed prawn & vegetable gyoza dumplings, with a dash of intense mushroom soy sauce. #Tasty

GP’s diagnosis of continuing gout in my ankle was a hands-on process. It was noticeably warmer to the touch than other parts of the foot.

Today’s extra medication for the ankle wasn’t expensive, around 44 cents for the 5 tablets.

Converting books with Calibre app, version 3.6: the app detects a newer version, 3.9, so I download & install it. Now it says version 3.10 is out.

Frozen custard is food, right‽ I’m supposed to take these Prednisolone tablets with food.

Cat is indulging in her leather fetish again. Rolling around & over the shoes I’ve just removed & also head-butting them.

And now, screaming agony from the osteoarthritis in my left knee. Perhaps the Prednisolone prescribed for the ankle got will help.