- Dropped a hard object on my ankle before Christmas - becoming increasingly painful and walking, especially (though I do it a lot) is uncomfortable. Ignored it for too long but recently went to the GP who organized an x-ray. Radiologist said there's no fracture (if there was, he'd sent me off to A&E) and is therefore sending the x ray to his consultant and thence to my GP. When I first saw the GP, he thought we were looking at a chipped bone - certainly something hard like bone juts out a bit and the surrounding area is a bit green. Hurts when I make any sudden ankle movement.
Glad it's not fractured or broken but wondering what to do. Wait a week to see the GP with the full x ray result or take myself to A&E? Seems daft to do so - the radiologist seemed clear - but the discomfort and general stiffness is such that it's hard to think it's all that innocent an explanation like bruising. Any ideas? Thanks!
- Red patch on back, one side of spine and been there for months - GP thought shingles so put me on anti viral meds. The red patch is less red and there is no sign of blisters. Back burns a bit and aches. But would shingles inevitably bring me out in blisters? Had a bout a few years ago which started with blistering skin. This time there's no sign of that so I'm wondering if I could be looking at something else?
Thanks!
