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Fell on my arse

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Qwertyme · 15/03/2025 21:10

Quite literally. On Thursday morning I slipped on the stairs and bumped down several steps. I now have a humzinger of a bruise across one bum cheek, and even in my arse crack (tmi). It feels swollen and numb and I can't lie in my back as I get a searing pain where the swelling is. I can lay on my sides in a recovery type position, but I can't roll onto my back to the other side. Can only roll over by turning onto my front. It's been approx 60hrs since it happened. Should I be seeking advice or should I still wait a few more days in the hope the swelling reduces/pain subsides. The bruise is honestly impressive and horrifying in equal measures. Walking is ok, I can't walk fast though, sitting is ok too as long as I don't move too much, getting in and out of the car is a bit challenging, however it's sleeping I'm finding the most difficult.

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Differentstarts · 15/03/2025 21:24

I'd wait until Monday and if it's still bad ask your gp to refer for xray unless your having any issues with peeing which in that case I'd go to a&e

Smokeyblueblack · 15/03/2025 21:48

I think you need to get it xrayed.
Some years ago I came off my bike and had to go to A and E. It turned out I had cracked the coccyx bone at the base of the spine.
You may possibly have done similar type of damage.

beetr00 · 15/03/2025 21:50

@Qwertyme a bag of frozen peas may nestle comfortably to give relief? 💐

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poohsticks13 · 16/03/2025 17:01

I also think you need an X-Ray. I did something similar recently (not stairs though). Turned out to be a fractured spine.

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