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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.

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 05/03/2026 23:11

Never mind your manky ankle photos, get medical attention. It could be a bad sprain which may mean the ankle needs support, time to recover and possibly physio, or it may be broken. See the ooo GP and get it x-rayed.

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Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 23:02

Minjou · 05/03/2026 22:55

Get a bloody taxi to the hospital, FFS. And maybe sober up

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No alcohol was involved! Very steep steps and flip flops.

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LBFseBrom · 05/03/2026 23:00

I googled and found this:

"Yes, an injured ankle or foot from falling down steps will likely turn black, blue, or purple due to blood vessels rupturing under the skin. This bruising, often accompanied by swelling, indicates tissue, ligament, or bone damage. The discoloration may appear immediately or develop over several days. ".

DoIdriveaVauxhallZafira · 05/03/2026 22:59

saltinesandcoffeecups · 05/03/2026 22:55

Are your toesies pink and warm? (If that’s the color they normally are). If yes it’s highly unlikely you will lose your leg…however you still need medical attention

If the ankle is broken it's not out of the realms of possibility she could lose her foot, even if blood supply is currently OK.

Medical attention needed ASAP, like everyone else has said, op.

saltinesandcoffeecups · 05/03/2026 22:55

Are your toesies pink and warm? (If that’s the color they normally are). If yes it’s highly unlikely you will lose your leg…however you still need medical attention

Happyjoe · 05/03/2026 22:55

Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 22:39

lol…. I did try send pics. I’ve literally gotten blackness all round my ankle. I had a friend lost her leg with this. I can walk but not very far. I am in Canary Islands and not home. I have insurance but i’d have to walk to get to doctor. I will try send pics again.

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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.

Minjou · 05/03/2026 22:55

Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 22:41

I will hobble over to the medical centre tomorrow. Thank god for insurance.

Get a bloody taxi to the hospital, FFS. And maybe sober up

TheRealLillyAllenVerifiedAccount · 05/03/2026 22:53

Not a dr but if it's a result of an injury and you can walk on it, then I'd guess that you'll be OK.

Probably best to get it seen to quickly though as you've obviously hurt it.

WallaceinAnderland · 05/03/2026 22:53

Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 22:41

I will hobble over to the medical centre tomorrow. Thank god for insurance.

Go now. They will have 24 hour medical assistance. You don't want it to swell overnight.

gtamum · 05/03/2026 22:52

Are you on the aperol spritz? Is that what caused the fall? Get an early night and see how it is in the morning. Maybe see a doctor as well

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 05/03/2026 22:49

Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 22:44

That friend did lose half a leg. Anyway.

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Just from bruising?

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Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 22:44

Lollipopsicle · 05/03/2026 22:42

😂😂

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That friend did lose half a leg. Anyway.

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Lollipopsicle · 05/03/2026 22:42

IwishIcouldconfess · 05/03/2026 22:36

Don't forget whiplash as well from jumping to conclusions

😂😂

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Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 22:42

I’m just annoyed with myself! Xx

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Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 22:41

I will hobble over to the medical centre tomorrow. Thank god for insurance.

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ThePerfectWeekender · 05/03/2026 22:41

Go and see a doctor. Get a cab.

LittleArithmetics · 05/03/2026 22:41

I had a sprained ankle which went all black with bruising.

WallaceinAnderland · 05/03/2026 22:40

No point sending pictures. No one has x-ray vision. Get medical help. Especially as you can't fly with a broken bone.

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Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 22:39

It’s just that its getting worse and blacker.

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Changednameagain999 · 05/03/2026 22:39

BauhausOfEliott · 05/03/2026 22:32

It’s a bruise, you daft ‘a’p’orth

lol…. I did try send pics. I’ve literally gotten blackness all round my ankle. I had a friend lost her leg with this. I can walk but not very far. I am in Canary Islands and not home. I have insurance but i’d have to walk to get to doctor. I will try send pics again.

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WallaceinAnderland · 05/03/2026 22:37

IwishIcouldconfess · 05/03/2026 22:36

Don't forget whiplash as well from jumping to conclusions

😂

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 05/03/2026 22:36

Of course you won't lose your leg.

Just go to A and E.
You've presumably sprained your ankle but they'll X Ray you.

IwishIcouldconfess · 05/03/2026 22:36

Don't forget whiplash as well from jumping to conclusions

BauhausOfEliott · 05/03/2026 22:32

It’s a bruise, you daft ‘a’p’orth

ActoBelle · 05/03/2026 22:31

Sounds like bruising? You might have damaged ligaments or fractured something….can you walk?