what have i done to my arm, any ideas?

[jofeb04]

I fell on yo it,andheard a crack, Arm is not swelling,but canot use arm, turn it around, move my hand up or down etc. It really hurts

I'm hoping my dh can get home from work for dr's (rang nhs direct, and they said a and e).

Can't go myslf, no car plus 2 dc doesn't make an easy night!

Thanks

go to casualty get a cab if you have to

if no swelling or "deformity" it is unlikely to be broken. put ice on it and rest it. only way to get an x ray is a and e - you can go anytime though - providing someone else there for dcs! could be ligament or tendon damage which hurts like hell!!!
can you take ibuprofen? if it is safe for you, take 400 mg every 6 hours with some food to help.

i dont know, my kids have broken bones and there has been no swelling to see

but you do need to get it checked out

is it dislocated ?

agree, it wants checking, but take a book to a and e...
tissue damage just as painful as a break - done both - v. accident prone!

where do you live? can someone have the kids while you get a cab or a lift?

Would a friend or neighbour sit with the children whilst you get a taxi to A&E and then DP can meet you there ?

Thanks,
Not sure how to tell if it is dislocated

Dh has rang, leaving work for me, he's told me we're going to a and e.

Could catch a taxi, but nearest hospital is 40mins drive lol (thsats what happenss when i live in the valleys!)

good luck jofeb.

good, hope it's ok

a dislocation would present as the shoulder (for example) having slipped out of it's socket, so it would look out of place

take some painkillers now for hte journey in case the bumping about hurts

It's not dislocated, so that's one ting out of they way!

Taken co-codamol (strong ones - perscription type), so hoping its going to take the edge off it!

squeeze the tips of your fingers on that arm for 5 seconds and watch closely to see if the red colour comes back in within two seconds. If there's any delay, get to hospital as a dislocation can affect blood flow and be serious.

Don't mean to alarm you just thinking worst case senario.

good luck

sorry X-post

take care

thanks Ab, wont be long until dh is home.

have to say i am impressed at your insistence to keep on mn tho!

lol, I know, but it's taken my mind off the pain at the mo!

DH is home from work now, off to and e.

Wish me lucj

good luck!