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Changednameagain999 · 2026-03-05T22:28:29+00:00

i’ve had a bit of a fall down couple of steps. It’s literally gone all black round my ankle.

AlcoholicAntibiotic · 05/03/2026 23:45

Onmytod24 · 05/03/2026 23:43

The only person who’s interested in seeing your damaged leg is someone in the medical profession please do not send photos

You should probably avoid Sporner Corner!

Onmytod24 · 05/03/2026 23:43

The only person who’s interested in seeing your damaged leg is someone in the medical profession please do not send photos

Bluemin · 05/03/2026 23:39

It's nearly midnight

wavecurlnoidea · 05/03/2026 23:37

Some of you are so nice. And some so awful. Such is the world.

its mumsnet, everyones a daydrinking c*nt.

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Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 23:37

Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 23:28

It’s only this evening that it turned black.

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I will do that tomorrow.

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user593 · 05/03/2026 23:36

… and I still have the leg!

user593 · 05/03/2026 23:36

When I broke my ankle it went black with bruising but I also couldn’t put any weight on it at all. I was in so much pain I thought I’d throw up. Anyway, I’d still get it xrayed if I were you to be sure.

Aluna · 05/03/2026 23:36

Is it painful, swollen, hot or numb OP? Do you have any underlying illness? Are you elderly?

If it really is black and not just a purple bruise it could be a sign of vascular disease or dvt aside from a break.

TheRealLillyAllenVerifiedAccount · 05/03/2026 23:33

redfairy · 05/03/2026 23:21

Go get it Xrayed. Being able to walk is indication of it not being fractured. I hobbled round on a sore leg following a fall for 4 days last October before finding out it was an ankle fracture. Bruising can look horrific so no wonder you're alarmed

I was wobbling around for over a week before finding out my foot was broken. I knew I'd hurt myself during a run so sort of ignored the soreness and swelling thinking it was either PF or just overuse.

I like to think it's because I'm well 'ard. In reality it was a small fracture that would heal itself if I rested it but because I was ignoring the pain and using my foot, it wasn't healing.

KimuraTan · 05/03/2026 23:32

Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 23:28

It’s only this evening that it turned black.

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Blood pools down eventually. Tomorrow will most likely be worse. Can you move your toes?

Ice (but not on naked skin) - wrap it in tissue or thin towel. It’s likely not broken. Hope it heals fast.

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 05/03/2026 23:31

If your leg has suddenly gone black, go and get it examined.

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Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 23:28

Minjou · 05/03/2026 23:25

People assume.yiure drunk because youve been walking around on an ankle.you think might be broken for two days and you still.vant be bothered to get a taxi to a hospital, even though you dramatically think you might lose you leg.

You certainly sound like youve been drinking
Actually even more worrying if you haven't

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It’s only this evening that it turned black.

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Pussygaloregalapagos · 05/03/2026 23:28

Maybe tape an AirTag to it now so that if you do lose it… you might be able to track it down. Good luck. T&Ps

AlcoholicAntibiotic · 05/03/2026 23:25

redfairy · 05/03/2026 23:21

Go get it Xrayed. Being able to walk is indication of it not being fractured. I hobbled round on a sore leg following a fall for 4 days last October before finding out it was an ankle fracture. Bruising can look horrific so no wonder you're alarmed

Second this advice.

You definitely want to make sure it’s not fractured before flying anywhere.

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Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 23:25

Some of you are so nice. And some so awful. Such is the world. I think I’ll be grand. Dark bruises are all around my ankle. I can walk on it so it’s not broken. I did have a broken ankle recently so i know the difference. In a few days i can even run hopefully. It’s alarming just now. My friend did lose her leg to a freak accident so that kind of preys on my mind. I’ll be grand though.

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Minjou · 05/03/2026 23:25

Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 23:11

I was not drinking. It happened 2 days ago after breakfast. Very steep steps i missed step on 2 steps from bottom wearing stupid shoes. Fell from there down. My ankles are vulnerable anyway from previous squash injuries. They got me lots of ice and that helped. Tonight I’ve blackness all around my ankle. I’m not sure why people assume I’m drunk. Anyway. I think it’ll be fine.

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People assume.yiure drunk because youve been walking around on an ankle.you think might be broken for two days and you still.vant be bothered to get a taxi to a hospital, even though you dramatically think you might lose you leg.

You certainly sound like youve been drinking
Actually even more worrying if you haven't

redfairy · 05/03/2026 23:21

Go get it Xrayed. Being able to walk is indication of it not being fractured. I hobbled round on a sore leg following a fall for 4 days last October before finding out it was an ankle fracture. Bruising can look horrific so no wonder you're alarmed

LucyLoo1972 · 05/03/2026 23:21

I think you have health anxiety

Mansionscoldandgrey · 05/03/2026 23:20

FaceEatingLeopard · 05/03/2026 22:30

Yes. Every time anyone twists their ankle it's off with the whole leg. Standard medical practice I'm afraid.

🤣🤣🤣

canisquaeso · 05/03/2026 23:19

Why are you typing away here instead of going to the nearest hospital?

Rhubarb24 · 05/03/2026 23:18

Was your friend's foot black from bruising or from ischaemia, necrosis/gangrene? Did they have diabetes and/or poor circulation and/or peripheral neuropathy, or similar?

It's unlikely that you will lose your foot unless it's dislocated and you don't seek medical attention, but you haven't mentioned any dislocation.

RobertaFirmino · 05/03/2026 23:15

I've got that Dropkick Murphys song going round in my head now...

IdentityCris · 05/03/2026 23:15

Whereabouts are you, given that you need insurance for medical treatment?

KimuraTan · 05/03/2026 23:13

Can you feel a pulse in the foot? Outside of ankle or between first and second toe? Ice, ice, ice to contain swelling. Elevate as well. Urgent care as soon as possible. I’ve done loads of pitch side first aid. As long as blood flow is fine and no break that compressed major arteries you’ll be ok.

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Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 23:11

Happyjoe · 05/03/2026 22:55

The fact you can walk probably means that it's not broken, so at least that's good. Get an xray if you can, just to rule that out anyway then rest, ice, raise your foot, paracetamol or/and ibuprofen. If it swells too severely or feel any numbness, go to the hospital.

And.. stop drinking! ;-) Hope feel better soon OP, sounds nasty and very sore.

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I was not drinking. It happened 2 days ago after breakfast. Very steep steps i missed step on 2 steps from bottom wearing stupid shoes. Fell from there down. My ankles are vulnerable anyway from previous squash injuries. They got me lots of ice and that helped. Tonight I’ve blackness all around my ankle. I’m not sure why people assume I’m drunk. Anyway. I think it’ll be fine.

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