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Humeral fracture

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Spidey66 · 16/09/2021 20:49

So this morning I came off my bike and to cut a long story short have fractured my humerus, near my shoulder. ('I do hope MN don't give me a hard time for going to A&E, i know how sacred they are but I was screaming in pain.)

Anyway I've got a collar and sling and orthos will get back to me tomorrow if i need surgery (hopefully not but apparently it's a nasty break.)

I'm in AGONY, even with dihydrocodeine paracetamol and brufen. It's my right hand and with the pain and sling I can't even go to the loo. My husband has to pull my knickers up after . Im even struggling using my tablet though it's easier than the laptop.

I'm no spring chicken,I'm in my 50s, they said it's worse as you get older.

Please share stories!

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Couchpotato3 · 16/09/2021 20:54

Oh you poor thing, that's horrid. My Dad did this a while ago. He ended up having surgery, and to be honest, he was a lot better afterwards, so don't despair if they tell you that's what is needed.
You might want to try to sleep in an armchair tonight - it tends to be more comfortable with the arm hanging down.
Of course it was the right thing to go to A&E!!!

dementedma · 16/09/2021 20:57

Dh tripped 3 weeks ago and did just this,breaking it in 3 places. Yesterday he had surgery to replace half of his shoulder joint - the ball part of the ball and socket. He is in a huge amount of pain and spent last night in hospital on morphine. Hope your break isnt as bad as his but sympathies to you.

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Spidey66 · 16/09/2021 21:20

@Couchpotato3

Oh you poor thing, that's horrid. My Dad did this a while ago. He ended up having surgery, and to be honest, he was a lot better afterwards, so don't despair if they tell you that's what is needed. You might want to try to sleep in an armchair tonight - it tends to be more comfortable with the arm hanging down. Of course it was the right thing to go to A&E!!!

Oh I know I was half joking, the NHS is precious on MN and people can get a bit odd especially since covid. I don t take the pee but if I need help its there!

If I need surgery ill have it, but I had gallbladder surgery a month ago and cataract surgery earlier thus year so am fed up with it!

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