I got punched in the elbow last night at work. It kills- not broken - im unsure what to do.

[tiredemma]

I got punched (really, really hard) last night at work- right on the elbow. I know its not broken but I have pains coming and going all down the inside of my forearm, and occasional 'pins and needle' type feeling.

Its a worth a hospital visit (last thing I want to do)?? Dont want to make a fuss.

If it's still painful hours after the incident, I think a bit of medical attention is in order. Do you work in a pub?

A&E it could be cracked!!

No. On a dementia unit (bit like a pub at throwing out time!)

Happened at 4am.

Argh I hate A&E

You need to get it looked at.
I hope you feel better soon.

Ah, I see. Well, you need to go and get it checked regardless.

hello, i'm a&e nurse. Yes, pop along love, its definately worth having a look at - you would not be considered as making a fuss if you are worried about that, this is a perfectly reasonable concern. Do you work in an a&e department as well??

No, not A&E. Im training to be a mental health nurse.

I thought if it was broke I wouldnt be able to move it?

maybe you have got some swelling which is puttnig pressure on a nerve or something?

Have it checked out tiredemma. You may have a cracked bone. But you will not know unless you get it checked out.

You may have wacked your ulnar nerve which winds round one of the boney bits of our elbow. Will get better on its own.

I had something which sounds similar. It got better on its own after a few days.

Sorry to hear about this tiredemma. If it's any consolation I got attacked more on a short placement on a dementia ward than anywhere else before or since. (I also got groped more).

Hope it is soon much better.

Maybe ring NHS direct? They may be able to give you some advice

pain has subsided (massively so!)- must have been a nerve,

thanks all