Unsure what to do after falling

[NCforleg]

On Saturday night I fell down some outside steps. They were metal and it had been raining. I have a graze on my knee and ankle.

I have had very little sleep since due to the pain. Pain that is making me feel very sick. BUT there is no swelling or bruising, and although I have a slight limp I am walking on the leg.

I've tried to attach a picture. I just don't know if it should be checked, as there is no swelling or bruising, but then there is pain. If I should be checked, minor injuries or a&e? I really do not want to be wasting anyone's time.

Thank you. And if you recognise me then 🤫

[gamerchick]

Ow, that doesnt look happy at all. I hope you've got someone looking after you at home.

[NCforleg]

Quick update! I'm now on tramadol and will need to see orphopeadics next week (well gp will refer so not straight away!)if no improvement. We are waiting as it could get worse before getting better!

[NCforleg]

Swelling has really come out today and my heel is burning.

Excuse my hairy knees.

[gamerchick]

Ah man, I wasn't trying to upset you and I understand what you were doing. But as an old hand of a variety of injuries I pretty much know what these various places will say for this type of injury. It's just a saving time thing.

Don't dwell on it, I'm just a random on the internet.

Hope you're on the mend OP.

[TerribleTwosPhase]

Hope you feel better soon op, ligament damage is very painful

[Justonemorepancake]

No sure why you need a thick skin OP!

I'm the only one who has been attacked and insulted by gamerchick on this thread because she's refusing to see that I'm just sharing NHS advice. Instead of stating she believes NHS are wrong she prefers to personally attack me, being sarcastic, calling me bossy and other names... It's childish and I should rise above but it's really upset me actually. Fuck mumsnet vipers and the people that stand by and get entertainment from it. I'm not on AIBU and I shouldn't be attacked on a health forum for sharing NHS guidelines.

I'm glad your leg is OK OP and nothing broken. Best of luck to you.

[NCforleg]

Thanks @SoupDragon. And @gamerchick thank you too, and everyone who offered advice. Good job I have a thick skin . Good job I didn't post in AIBU!

I may be a little high on cocodamol but should sleep better at least.

[SoupDragon]

I hope it doesn't take too long to feel better, OP!

[gamerchick]

Exactly! So drop the sarcasm!

Bossy bugger you aren't you?

I still stand by my original point. It was always going to end up in a&e so why fuck about going to other places first? If you don't like it then meh... I'm not responsible for your feelings. If I possibly break a leg or an arm then I'm not going to to hobble about getting opinions on whether to go to a&e or not because I know exactly what they will say.

[gamerchick]

Ah no wonder it's hurting OP. Hopefully you'll be on the mend soon. Hopefully you'll be more comfortable now it's strapped up.

[NCforleg]

I'm back with cocodamol and a good support. Need to go back in 10 days, I have ligament and soft tissue damage in my knee, ankle seems ok just took some impact on the fall, he said watch for hip pain too.

I've also a list of things that mean I need to go straight back.

[Justonemorepancake]

Exactly! So drop the sarcasm!

[gamerchick]

You're still going on, the OP followed your advice and was deemed worthy of a&e. Job done

[Justonemorepancake]

At least OP followed NHS advice of finding out if there was an alternative (be it GP, 111 or pharmacy) before just showing up at A&E uninformed. It was the right and advised course of action and now she can be there confident she's not potentially wasting her time.

You can be as sarcastic and rude as you like to me, but given that I am on a health forum simply stating what the NHS guidelines are, then I can only surmise that your issue is with the NHS guidelines themselves, in which case by all means bitch at them instead of random people on the internet that are trying to give genuine help. She could well be in the same city as me or many similar in which case there are dozens of options to avoid A&E. I didn't know, she didn't know herself, so I advised to check.

Some people just get their kicks trying to pick a pointless argument, so if that's what floats your boat then crack on. I hope the links I've shared help others, at least, and that OP is better soon.

[RandomMess]

Hope you get seen quickly and it's not too serious.

[Oldmum55]

We often overlook the local Pharmacy in this Country as a source of quickly accessible advice, unlike in Europe where they are the first port of call.

[MrsMozartMkII]

Hope you're okay and it's nothing drastic.

Very glad you're going to get it checked further.

[gamerchick]

Wow, just did not see that coming. Just like a total shock that is ending up in a&e anyway. Who would have thunk it?

Good luck OP.

[Justonemorepancake]

Well done OP. I hope it goes well and you get some proper sleep soon!

[NCforleg]

To update so we can move on. I visited my local pharmacist as he can clean up and deal with minor injuries and has done on many occasions for me before.

It was easier than 111 as a, he can actually see my leg and b, he knows the area, where everything is and can also book emergency gp appointments if needed.

Given the fact my toes are warm to touch but to me fill freezing(a new symptom since last night not a drip I forgot), I have been advised by him to go to a&e to be checked as there is nothing else in the area.

[Oldmum55]

Justonemorepancake great advice clear and concise. Hope the OP will seek medical advice asap.

[Justonemorepancake]

I'll just leave this here, this is what the NHS say in case it helps anyone else. I was simply advising OP follows it. If that makes me (or indeed the NHS) a weirdo or nasty or a waster of phone calls, then I'll take that.

When to go to A&E:
"An A&E department (also known as emergency department or casualty) deals with genuine life-threatening emergencies"
www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care/when-to-go-to-ae/

If the OP is unsure what to do (as per thread title):
"NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do."
www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care/nhs-111/

I hope you feel better soon OP

[Yutes]

Seek medical treatment OP. Don’t leave it too long.

[Justonemorepancake]

I've re-read the thread. The only nasty comment is one calling the people that say call 111 for advice if you're unsure as that's what they're there for "weirdo's". Literally everyone is saying seek medical advice.

[Oldmum55]

NCforlegs don't take any notice of the nasty comments. We come here to be reassured yet some people enjoy telling somebody off just as if we were in nursery! I've had enough of being talked down to and these days won't have it!