Ed Rooney Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 I'm typing this with one hand. I had a fall today. Tripped stepping over a low fence. I'm in pain and my left arm is useless. This will be an immediate inconvenience or worse. Normally I would pop down to my local NHS clinic. Not possible with the pandemic. This is the result of ageing. I just can't do all this routine things I used to do. Ouch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Ohhh nooo. The dreaded fall. If I trip at all I start going v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y. You must be able to go to a doctor. I can't believe they would really prevent that. It's important, Edo. If, heaven forbid, you broke something it should be set properly as soon as possible. You don't want to be stuck with a permanent problem. Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thyrsis Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Ed, you really should go to your nearest A&E and get checked out asap. They will probably be fairly quiet at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VbFolly Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 You could try phoning 111, the NHS number to get advice on where you can get urgent treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Ed Rooney said: I'm typing this with one hand. I had a fall today. Tripped stepping over a low fence. I'm in pain and my left arm is useless. This will be an immediate inconvenience or worse. Normally I would pop down to my local NHS clinic. Not possible with the pandemic. This is the result of ageing. I just can't do all this routine things I used to do. Ouch. You do need to go get it checked out. If broken, it needs to be dealt with! Hopefully just a sprain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Standfast Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Edo, the NHS is still there for this sort of stuff. A call to 111 puts you through to a nurse who will assess the issue. They'll find the local service best for you. (And it's free!) I appreciate you don't like advice, forgive me for being annoying. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAROL SAUNDERS Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Good wishes for a speedy recovery Edo ! Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Oh hooray. Our wonderful Forum knows what to do. I've always been glad you settled there for that very reason. Many people here know the ropes. Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 thank u all for your concern. I am dealing with this as best I can. I won't be debating your suggestions. every tiny routine thing I do must be worked out. a sucking chest wound would get me to the ER. sometime living alone really sucks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Very sorry to hear about this, Edo. Keep us posted. Edited November 13, 2020 by John Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Please Edo, be seen to. We care about you. All the best. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertSnapper Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Hope you got someone nice nearby who can assist you Edo. Shopping, tieing shoe laces etc., these things not easy when one arm is out of action. Get help and get better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 59 minutes ago, AlbertSnapper said: Shopping, tieing shoe laces etc., these things not easy when one arm is out of action. I'll second that. I once found myself in plaster from hip to neck for 6 weeks with a 2 year old at home. Somehow he managed to fall backwards with the kitchen table on top of him. I couldn't get him out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 12 hours ago, Ed Rooney said: thank u all for your concern. I am dealing with this as best I can. I won't be debating your suggestions. every tiny routine thing I do must be worked out. a sucking chest wound would get me to the ER. sometime living alone really sucks. Yes it does. My two sisters and I each live alone. One fell on ice a few years ago and had a subdural hematoma. Very serious. The other one slipped on wet leaves a year ago. Subdural hematoma also, not as serious as the other sis’s. When it’s icy, and I go out to get my newspaper and mail, I take my phone with me. I walk most of the way on grass with nicely treaded footwear instead of walking on the concrete driveway until I have to. Of course, if I should slip and I’m knocked out the phone won’t help! Get better, Edo. How your arm feels tomorrow will guide your actions. You’ve seemed to take care of yourself well before. This virus stinks and I understand your reluctance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 "I'm typing this with one hand. I had a fall today. Tripped stepping over a low fence. I'm in pain and my left arm is useless. This will be an immediate inconvenience or worse. Normally I would pop down to my local NHS clinic. Not possible with the pandemic." I'm not feeling lucky right now, but I have to feel somewhat lucky to not have landed on my head. very little sleep last night. I sat up. I will see what I can do about my situation today. rain adds another negative. I don't know anyone in Liverpool now. the one young couple, friends of a friend, are in the usa at the moment. not that they would be here to tie my shoes. there are so many negative details going on I will just leave things for now. thank u all 4 your concern. Edo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Ed Rooney said: "I'm typing this with one hand. I had a fall today. Tripped stepping over a low fence. I'm in pain and my left arm is useless. This will be an immediate inconvenience or worse. Normally I would pop down to my local NHS clinic. Not possible with the pandemic." I'm not feeling lucky right now, but I have to feel somewhat lucky to not have landed on my head. very little sleep last night. I sat up. I will see what I can do about my situation today. rain adds another negative. I don't know anyone in Liverpool now. the one young couple, friends of a friend, are in the usa at the moment. not that they would be here to tie my shoes. there are so many negative details going on I will just leave things for now. thank u all 4 your concern. Edo Edo I sympathise with you and understand your comments above. I live alone too and it is always at the back of my mind what would happen and how I would cope if I had an accident which stopped me from doing things for myself. However I would get to the nearest NHS A&E department as soon as possible after the accident to get the injury checked out and fixed if necessary even if I had to call a taxi to take me. That way it would hopefully get better sooner rather than later. You can even get some home help to see you through the worst. On behalf of everyone on the forums PLEASE PLEASE get it seen to. Yes the A&E departments are still open for instances like this. Allan Edited November 14, 2020 by Allan Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ed Rooney Posted November 14, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2020 i've spoken with a NHS doc on the phone and I will be going to the a&e today or early tomorrow. 3 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Ed Rooney said: i've spoken with a NHS doc on the phone and I will be going to the a&e today or early tomorrow. Thank you Edo. That makes me feel a lot better and I am sure you will get the excellent attention you need. Allan 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 I hope they get you on the mend soon Edo, it sounds very painful as well as a pain in the bum. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Right, Bella -- don't worry, I'm not sitting on this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Bella said: a pain in the bum. 10 minutes ago, Ed Rooney said: I'm not sitting on this problem. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 6 hours ago, Ed Rooney said: Right, Bella -- don't worry, I'm not sitting on this problem. Your sense of humour is still intact. That's an excellent sign that you're on the mend. 🌝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 yeah, my sense of humour is working a lot better than my left arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 i hope you are right-handed. When I fall I seem to always hit my head. I've had a couple of black eyes. And then since I am aged and take a low-dose aspirin they are afraid of bleeding on the brain and I need a brain scan. A brain scan sounds like you could learn a lot about yourself but no dice. Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) On 13/11/2020 at 13:54, Ed Rooney said: Normally I would pop down to my local NHS clinic. Not possible with the pandemic. Did you mean because of risk to yourself from the virus or because the clinic is closed? Edited November 14, 2020 by Cal chekcing speeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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