Stupid elbow injury - what do I do?

[Katymac]

About a month ago I woke up to find my arm stretched out over the edge of the bed sort of dangling backwards a bit & my elbow hurt

I sort of expected it to get better & it hasn't

It isn't the bone that is my funny bone but the end of the bone that if my elbow is bent is on top

So what do I do now? It really hurts

[Katymac]

No one has anything useful to say?

[Imnotaslimjim]

It sounds like you've hyperextended it. Usually rest will heal it, but if you think it isn't, get the nurse to check it over and maybe referral to physio

[Katymac]

I feel so stupid saying my elbow hurts to the receptionist - but I think a month or so is probably enough, it would have healed by now if it was straightforward I guess

I am such a numpty

[Imnotaslimjim]

Just say that it was hyperextended a few weeks ago and is still sore

I had to have my thumb looked at for the same reason. I gave it 6 weeks and it seemed to get better but then started aching again. When I went I was told off for not having it seen to sooner

[Katymac]

sounds so sensible when you say it....

Hope your thumb is OK

[Imnotaslimjim]

Its absolutely fine now, thanks. Had to wear a splint for 9 weeks and it was still sore for about a month afterward but its great now

[Katymac]

That's good