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To ask if you'd go to hospital and get yourself checked out?

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itwasnevermine · 14/10/2024 18:14

I just fell and rolled my ankle, it feels like it was pretty bad but I'm not home to check yet.

I've grazed my knee and that's bleeding pretty badly but I'm mostly worried about my ankle, I can feel it swelling and it's so painful to bear weight on, but I can walk (slowly and painfully).

I tripped on an uneven paving slab which is why I want to go and get checked out, because I'm aware I could've done something quite serious. Is it OTT of me to go in the morning? I know it's not an a&e right now type of thing but I can also feel that something isn't quite right

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QuestionableMouse · 14/10/2024 22:16

Weverunoutofteabags · 14/10/2024 22:13

I rolled my ankle yesterday, it swelled up and I wasn't able to walk without pain the rest of the day. This morning the swelling has gone down completely, walking up and down stairs is still mildly painful but other than that it's fine.
I put a bag of frozen mushrooms on it and dosed myself up with pain killers when I got home from work yesterday.

Unless you can't put weight on it at all or it's extremely swollen or has visible damage which may suggest something is broken/fractured, I'd give it a day or two and see if it improves.

Why?

Stop being a fucking martyr and just go to minor injuries or A&E for an x-ray. It's the only way to tel

Weverunoutofteabags · 14/10/2024 22:13

I rolled my ankle yesterday, it swelled up and I wasn't able to walk without pain the rest of the day. This morning the swelling has gone down completely, walking up and down stairs is still mildly painful but other than that it's fine.
I put a bag of frozen mushrooms on it and dosed myself up with pain killers when I got home from work yesterday.

Unless you can't put weight on it at all or it's extremely swollen or has visible damage which may suggest something is broken/fractured, I'd give it a day or two and see if it improves.

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itwasnevermine · 14/10/2024 22:06

Mum2jenny · 14/10/2024 22:06

I wouldn’t drive yourself as they decide it needs plastering and then you can’t drive home. Pls get a friend to take you, even if they have to drop you off and you need to get a taxi home.

Will this apply in an automatic? It's my left ankle and I drive auto 😭 I have plans in a couple of weeks 🥲

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Mum2jenny · 14/10/2024 22:06

I wouldn’t drive yourself as they decide it needs plastering and then you can’t drive home. Pls get a friend to take you, even if they have to drop you off and you need to get a taxi home.

Frozensnow · 14/10/2024 22:02

I would go now if I were you but I understand your reluctance. I hope you get it seen swiftly in the morning.

Goingncforthisone · 14/10/2024 22:01

If the minor injuries is only 15 mins further than your A and E, go there (in the morning if it is closed now). You'll get more than that time back in the waiting time difference.

BirthdayRainbow · 14/10/2024 22:00

As for being on every three seconds, clearly not. I was just trying to make a point. You need seeing@itwasnevermine . Good luck.

BirthdayRainbow · 14/10/2024 21:59

EmeraldRoulette · 14/10/2024 21:56

@itwasnevermine If anyone's here too often, it's because they're worried about you.

@BirthdayRainbow we've done our best, can't do more.

I agree.

EmeraldRoulette · 14/10/2024 21:56

@itwasnevermine If anyone's here too often, it's because they're worried about you.

@BirthdayRainbow we've done our best, can't do more.

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itwasnevermine · 14/10/2024 21:56

@GretchenWienersHair exactly that. My dad has spent time in a&e lately and I always feel guilty for using NHS time, even with a GP or a pharmacy!!! I feel like the messaging around the NHS these days is to not use them

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GretchenWienersHair · 14/10/2024 21:55

BirthdayRainbow · 14/10/2024 21:51

Someone count up. I'm sure more people are saying go than don't but she won't listen.

Negative voices are always louder than positive ones. If she was feeling anxious about it in the first place and already has a fear of being a “time waster” (which I assume she did, hence posting here in the first place), then it only takes a few comments like, “Take a couple of generic painkillers and leave A&E for people who really need it.” to prove her fear and put her off going.

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itwasnevermine · 14/10/2024 21:53

BirthdayRainbow · 14/10/2024 21:51

Someone count up. I'm sure more people are saying go than don't but she won't listen.

You're on this thread every three seconds.

I'm going in the morning. I don't have Uber in my area. There simply aren't any within 50 miles because it's a small town. It's a Monday, taxis stop when it gets dark at this time of year. I have no way of getting there that won't cost me a fortune or leads to me being a danger (driving myself)

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BirthdayRainbow · 14/10/2024 21:51

Someone count up. I'm sure more people are saying go than don't but she won't listen.

herniated · 14/10/2024 21:44

Op don't let some busy bodies on here put you off going to hospital. I'm sure if you was reading this thread you would think it madness not to go and get checked out, just call an Uber

GretchenWienersHair · 14/10/2024 21:42

itwasnevermine · 14/10/2024 21:28

Quite glad I stayed home as even if I'm in pain at least I'm warm and on the sofa

For everyone asking why I wouldn't just go, look at some of the comments on here, it makes me feel SO anxious to go to A&E. Even though I've not been in 6 years

Please ignore those who tell you not to go in. You know your body more than some randoms on the internet. A&E misuse is not applicable to actual accidents. You’ve had an actual accident and are in agony. Get it seen.

herniated · 14/10/2024 21:39

Cynic17 · 14/10/2024 20:04

Absolutely not. Even if you have sprained or even broken it, the hospital can't do much. It just needs time to heal. Take a couple of generic painkillers and leave A&E for people who really need it.

Op was slurring her words from the pain, has significant swelling and bruising with tracking up her leg and funny feelings in toes, also a big egg on her ankle but she doesn't need to go to a&e? 🤣

GoldenLegend · 14/10/2024 21:36

Dramatic · 14/10/2024 18:18

Unless you think it's broken I would wait til the morning and go to a minor injuries/urgent care as it may be badly sprained and you might need some treatment

I walked around on a broken ankle for three weeks. You can’t always tell.

Doyouthinktheyknow · 14/10/2024 21:36

I went to A&E years ago after falling off my bike. I lost consciousness and had no idea where I was when I came round!

It’s for accidents! If you are struggling and genuinely think you have injured something seriously, do go and get checked out.

I didn’t go when I fell very heavily last year and hurt my elbow. I mean I hurt everything! I fell like a sack of spuds being chucked by a very strong man🫣 My elbow is the lasting injury! It still isn’t right and causes me pain now so I think I was a bit daft not to go!

BirthdayRainbow · 14/10/2024 21:32

What comments? Everyone more or less is saying go. Take responsibility. It's no one else fault if you chose not to go. As for people saying don't go unless you're dying, why let strangers impact on your health?

HereForTheFreeLunch · 14/10/2024 21:31

If you are hurt it's really not time wasting.
It's Accident and Emergency - what you had was an accident.

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itwasnevermine · 14/10/2024 21:28

Quite glad I stayed home as even if I'm in pain at least I'm warm and on the sofa

For everyone asking why I wouldn't just go, look at some of the comments on here, it makes me feel SO anxious to go to A&E. Even though I've not been in 6 years

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Munchyseeds2 · 14/10/2024 21:28

My nan walked for years on a broken ankle....I would go and get it checked out.

Clearinguptheclutter · 14/10/2024 21:22

itwasnevermine · 14/10/2024 18:14

I just fell and rolled my ankle, it feels like it was pretty bad but I'm not home to check yet.

I've grazed my knee and that's bleeding pretty badly but I'm mostly worried about my ankle, I can feel it swelling and it's so painful to bear weight on, but I can walk (slowly and painfully).

I tripped on an uneven paving slab which is why I want to go and get checked out, because I'm aware I could've done something quite serious. Is it OTT of me to go in the morning? I know it's not an a&e right now type of thing but I can also feel that something isn't quite right

Assuming no minor injuries unit I’d do what you’re doing- have a cup of tea, painkillers and hopefully a rest and go to a&e first thing

but if it gets worse overnight taxi there

Differentstarts · 14/10/2024 21:17

HelloCanYouHearMe · 14/10/2024 21:14

OP, get a taxi to the bloody hospital and get it checked out. You may very well have broken it

I really dont understand the mentality of people on here who seem to think that unless there is a bone sticking out, you shouldn't be in A&E

Everyone agrees she needs an xray but if she's not wanting to go tonight and happy to wait until tomorrow their are other options available which are quicker and more convenient for her

TenWeeCaramelJoeys · 14/10/2024 21:16

When my eldest was 14, he sped up to catch up with us. Just broke into a fast walk and went over on his ankle. He didn't even fall. Turned out he had a fracture and ended up with one of those boots for weeks. I took him straight to A&E as he was in agony. If I had come on here I probably would have been told not to bother with A&E, especially by those posters who seem to magically know it's only a sprain using the amazing psychic powers of their phone screens.