Mae West 's classic line(paraphrased), ''do you carry a gun in there or are you happy to see me?'' kind of applies here.
Just tell the gal you're happy to see her. She just might make you *happier*
Otherwise, P.I.P. - Portable Ice Pack. Thight whites also work, but could cause damage in the long run. It's all in the mind, my friend; think of a flunked test or something.