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Elbow pain
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:51 pm
by 0l3n
I need some advice/help, a few hours ago I fell and hit the back of my elbow pretty bad (imagine diving elbow first to the ground from standing up). Now I have about 30 degree mobility (cant move it back at all) before it starts to really hurt in the back.
There is some swelling but it doesnt hurt unless I move it (any movement using the tricep hurts like a bi**h).
So my question is, does anyone know whats wrong and if theres anything I can do at home?
This might be a pretty hopeless thread but im kind off pissed at myself because ive never had this kind of injury before.
P.S. Ill see if I can go get an x-ray tomorrow.
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:54 pm
by Squirt
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:55 pm
by Toasty
If it was me i would endure it for a few days and see if it got better. I wouldnt really do anything to help it.
Bare in mind.. i am not a doctor.
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:58 pm
by poehalcho
I guess you can wait a while. if it doesn't get even a little bit better within a few hours... you probably ought to ask a doc. I can pretty much imagine breaking it when falling elbow first...
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:03 pm
by 0l3n
poehalcho wrote:I guess you can wait a while. if it doesn't get even a little bit better within a few hours... you probably ought to ask a doc. I can pretty much imagine breaking it when falling elbow first...
Yea, I guess it wasnt elbow first, though it was the best description I could think of
I was actually trying to jump and grab a pull-up bar in my doorway and slipped on my shirt.
Hit my knee first and gues I tried to cussion the fall with my hand but didnt quite make it so I ended up cussioning the fall with my left elbow.
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:07 pm
by Majorharper
If pain persists go see a doc.
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:08 pm
by CeLL
What the fuck is wrong with people that they get injured and go to a GAMING FORUM to get a diagnosis? Go to the Farking ER NOW before something bad turns into irreparable nerve damage or something.
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:09 pm
by 0l3n
What I find strange is that there is no bruising at all (not yet anyway) or is that normal?
CeLL wrote:What the fuck is wrong with people that they get injured and go to a GAMING FORUM to get a diagnosis? Go to the Farking ER NOW before something bad turns into irreparable nerve damage or something.
Because If I were to go see a doctor it would most likely take 4-5hours and its like 9pm.
And does it matter if I turn to a Gaming forum for information? You do know that there are people who know what they're talking about everywere, even on a gaming forum.
And my aunt is a nurse, it was her idea to wait untill morning.
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:27 pm
by EvGa
Ice - Sleep
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:15 pm
by Krevidy
CeLL wrote:What the fuck is wrong with people that they get injured and go to a GAMING FORUM to get a diagnosis? Go to the Farking ER NOW before something bad turns into irreparable nerve damage or something.
Every single post you make is a flame, it's getting rather annoying.
OnT: Yes, I guess you should wait untill tomorrow to see if the pain still persists, if it does you really need to go see a doctor.
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:37 am
by TheDrop
Put ice cubes in a ziplock and press it against your elbow. it could be a fracture or elbow sprain (is there even such a thing?
). when i sprained my ankle, my friend gave me some kind of pain relieving lotion, so maybe you could use those too ;p
0l3n wrote:Because If I were to go see a doctor it would most likely take 4-5hours and its like 9pm.
4-5 hours for ER? o.O
do you live in canada? ;P
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:40 am
by Gaigemasta
meh prbly a fracture at best, dont worry abt it, just keep ice on it and go visit a doc, they'll put it in a sling
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 2:09 am
by dom
Man the **** up and walk it off.
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:31 am
by xVision
Oh poor you. Your elbow are better now?
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:40 pm
by 0l3n
Just got home from the hospital, turns out that I have a cracked radius and I have to wear a supportive cast for 3 weeks.
Thanks for the help anyway guys.
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:31 pm
by EvGa
Ok, now that you have broken your arm, tell us how exactly you fell.
Pro Tip: Use your hands next time.
Interesting story: When I was younger a friend of mine crashed his bike and broke his left wrist. It healed up and a month after getting the cast off he fell and broke his other wrist (another bike crash). Lucky mofo..
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:34 pm
by Scarth
EvGa wrote:Ok, now that you have broken your arm, tell us how exactly you fell.
Pro Tip: Use your hands next time.
Interesting story: When I was younger a friend of mine crashed his bike and broke his left wrist. It healed up and a month after getting the cast off he fell and broke his other wrist (another bike crash). Lucky mofo..
Protip: Read the thread first before posting.
0l3n wrote:I was actually trying to jump and grab a pull-up bar in my doorway and slipped on my shirt.
Hit my knee first and gues I tried to cussion the fall with my hand but didnt quite make it so I ended up cussioning the fall with my left elbow.
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:37 pm
by CeLL
GlennNL22 wrote:CeLL wrote:What the fuck is wrong with people that they get injured and go to a GAMING FORUM to get a diagnosis? Go to the Farking ER NOW before something bad turns into irreparable nerve damage or something.
Every single post you make is a flame, it's getting rather annoying.
OnT: Yes, I guess you should wait untill tomorrow to see if the pain still persists, if it does you really need to go see a doctor.
dont enable this kind of ignorance. hes lucky the situation wasnt worse.
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:38 pm
by EvGa
Scarth wrote:Protip: Read the thread first before posting.
0l3n wrote:I was actually trying to jump and grab a pull-up bar in my doorway and slipped on my shirt.
Hit my knee first and gues I tried to cussion the fall with my hand but didnt quite make it so I ended up cussioning the fall with my left elbow.
I did read the thread, I missed that post.
Pro tip: Don't pro tip me bro!
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:08 pm
by Devilman
Since there's no more advice to give, I wish u a quick recovery
Re: Elbow pain
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:58 pm
by CeLL
EvGa wrote:Scarth wrote:Protip: Read the thread first before posting.
0l3n wrote:I was actually trying to jump and grab a pull-up bar in my doorway and slipped on my shirt.
Hit my knee first and gues I tried to cussion the fall with my hand but didnt quite make it so I ended up cussioning the fall with my left elbow.
I did read the thread, I missed that post.
Pro tip: Don't pro tip me bro!
