Fallen off - advice

[Devilishpyjamas]

I took a tumble on Thursday (well, decided to exit & threw myself off - not my brightest move).

I landed on my back & so paramedic was called. Was able to stand, checked over & he was happy to let me go (thank goodness).

So have been hobbling around, carrying on as usual. I ache, but not that much, but a large area of my upper arse is still completely numb. Can't feel it at all. It burns & itches a bit.

Is this from taking a good slapping & due to bruising or should I get checked out? (I have an aversion to A&E unless I'm in so much pain I can't breathe - and I don't feel too bad. Just numb with a bit of pain in certain positions)

Any numb arse stories after falling appreciated!

[TheoriginalLEM]

a friend of mine fell off her horse. Got back on. Went home complaining of backache numb bum. Her dp took her to ooh. She had broken her back.

i fell off. like you did. went home. ached like a bastard the next day. was fine.

You need to get checked. It could be inflammation and the fact its now itchy is good i think but still i think best err on the side of caution.

[Devilishpyjamas]

Yeah the aching is what I'd expect - it's the numbness that's making me think maybe I should be sensible. I broke a finger last year, ignored it & have no end of problems with it still.

[Devilishpyjamas]

It's more completely numb than itchy iykwim. Remind me not to bail next time

[BoffinMum]

I would definitely get an X-ray and further medical advice. I have broken things and ignored them and got into bother before now.

[BoffinMum]

Btw first thing they will do is test the reflexes on the sole of your feet and sensation on your upper thighs. How do they all feel at the moment?

[bobsalong]

I fell off a horse when I was about 13, landed on my back/bum. Wasn't checked out, could just about stand and was super dizzy but sent home. Parents didn't bother to take it any further.
Went to a pregnancy massage this summer so 13 years later, the therapist could actually feel the scar tissue at the bottom of my back and asked me if I'd ever fallen off a horse! Caused me a hell of a lot of pain during late pregnancy and first few months after birth. Definitely get it checked out.

[BoffinMum]

I didn't know I had broken vertebrae until 15 years later when I had an X-ray for something else!! If you treat things at the time it is a lot easier to get good outcomes.

[Devilishpyjamas]

Legs & feet are all fine - It's quite a defined large numb patch on my backside next to the painful bits. DH has prodded it & says there's a noticeable line that defines the numbness (him prodding, me saying numb/ouch/ fine) I thought it was just from the slapping on the ground, but it hasn't really changed in 2 days.

[Devilishpyjamas]

Yeah boffin I found that with my finger - found out I'd broken it 6 months later & it still gives me problems now

[ophiotaurus]

I really think you should get that checked out.
My friend hurt her back on a roller coaster (it went over a bump and she landed on her tail bone in the seat) she thought she had bruises her coccyx until her leg went numb. She got checked out and has slipped a disc which is pressing on her spinal cord.
Please get this seen to.

[Devilishpyjamas]

Going to drop ds1 at respite, then DH will drop me at A&E. Will let you know the verdict! Hopefully it's just a slapped arse!!

[RatherBeRiding]

I've landed on back/bum on v. hard ground a couple of times, and had this. Because I could stand, walk etc I thought no more of, just put it down to expected soreness, bruising etc. It did settle eventually but if in doubt get checked out.

[Whaleshark]

Glad to see you are getting it checked out. I hope it is all OK, but definitely a good idea to check.

[QOD]

Still waiting at a and e?

Hope all ok

[Devilishpyjamas]

Just a shocked sciatic nerve! They said it might be numb for a few weeks - so I'm glad I got checked out otherwise I would have been panicking after a week!

Good I can go riding again next week

[BoffinMum]

Might be helpful to get some chiropractic to help the healing process.

[Devilishpyjamas]

I wish I could but no chance at the moment unfortunately.

[ShapeSorterGoesWild]

I had numbness there after giving birth. It did go away. It's probably due to inflammation so I would definitely get it check out.

[ophiotaurus]

Ok glad it's nothing more sinister op. Hope you recover ASAP.

[Wolfiefan]

Thank goodness you got checked.
Numbness can be a symptom of cauda equina. Very serious.

[Devilishpyjamas]

Thanks all. I'll try to remember to let you know how long it takes - still completely numb!