Fall

[Shy_pretty_Angela]

So unfortunately I had an accident on Saturday in which I lost my footing on the stairs and tumbled down a few. Mum was there and stopped me falling any further. I felt OK when I got up but developed a few bruises.
I called 111 because I developed what I think is muscular pain in my right side but I cant stand properly. Im pretty sure its not broken because I can move my leg up and down but they want me to go to my local A and E and have it x rayed...so Im thinking bed rest for the rest of the week and if no better on Friday or Saturday go then? What do you think?

[gregarious_introvert]

I wouldn't go to A&£ on Friday or Saturday; either tomorrow (around 3pm seems to be the quietest time) or after the weekend.

[Shy_pretty_Angela]

Oh yes of course its so busy on a Friday or Saturday! I never thought of that

[biscuits]

Call 111 again and ask the where you can get an X-ray - other than a&e. Some of the walk in centre type places can do them with less wait time.

I'd get it checked out before Saturday x

Hope you are okay, Angela

[Shy_pretty_Angela]

Unfortunately its my hip so it will have to be A and E. Also I cant walk properly so will have to go in an ambulance!

[biscuits]

Aw, Angela. Sorry for not reading your post properly.

Definitely best to try and go tomorrow x

[Shy_pretty_Angela]

Ive got my Doctor calling me tomorrow. Im trying to hold off going to A and E as its horrendous and I dont want to sit on a stretcher for hours in pain so Im hoping its just muscular and goes away soon. It does feel slightly better today. Im panicking a bit though now and having a cry at what happened just when I was getting my confidence back moving around and now Im back in bed and cant get out

[humphrey]

Don't look at the worst outcomes (I know that we always do), I'm sending positive thoughts to you. Hopefully it will just be some heavy bruising, fingers crossed.

[biscuits]

Mmm yeah, I can see why you'd prefer to find an alternative. That's good that the doctor is ringing tomorrow

Hope the pain eases up

[Chess&Junkfood]

I'm sorry to hear about your fall, Angela. Sending the best your way!

[Merry]

So sorry to hear about your fall, Angela. I hope you get an x-ray soon and am crossing my fingers that it's not a break. Hope it's not too uncomfortable, sending hugs

[Shy_pretty_Angela]

To let you all know I got an x ray at my local hospital and there was no fracture thankfully. They think its just a pulled muscle from the fall. I bpught a compression sleeve for my thigh and it seems to be working. I still feel pain but am getting up and around now and its improving!!

[humphrey]

That's great news.

[Chess&Junkfood]

That's great to hear, Angela!

[Merry]

That's good news Angela, hope it heals quickly for you and you can get back to your walks

[biscuits]

Phewf - great news for you, Angela :D

Hope it's not too long before you're up and about again.

[Percy]

Great news Angela

[gregarious_introvert]

So happy for you; at least you know that all you need for it to heal is time (and rest).

[Shy_pretty_Angela]

I wanted to ask if anyone here has used a TENS machine for pain relief?
I had heard of them before but thought that you had to visit a physio or doctor.
They are reasonably priced on Anazon so I have bought one . The reviews are good too.
Any experiences?