lisa33 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I stupidly fell over last night on the way home. I landed on my face and now look like I've been in the ring with Mike Tyson. Below my eye is really swollen and growing all the time. It is turning blacker every time I look in the mirror and my cheek is covered with scratches. It really hurts and I feel (and look) like a right plonker. Andyman was really worried as he thought I had broken my cheek. Has anyone any hints to reduce the swelling please? Stupid, Stupid me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 (edited) Sorry you took a tumble. A package of frozen peas, corn, vegetables wrapped in a towel and placed against your cheek should do the trick. Edited August 10, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 EEK!!! Lots & lots of ice wrapped in a tea-towel so it doesnt burn your face. Make sure you have cleaned out all the scratches as you dont want them getting infected on top of everything else. Can i ask how you managed to fall over and did it involve alcohol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 You poor thing - what an awful thing to have happened. Bet you don't even have a good excuse for that eh? Anyway, witch hazel is the best thing since sliced doodah. Lovely and cool. Pop it on cotton wool and hold against the bruising and I guarantee the bruising will disappear but you must keep applying it or it won't work. Even in bed before you go to sleep. Lie with some cotton wool on your face soaked in witch hazel. I hope you feel better soon. Hope Andyman's making you lots of tea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 If it gets any worse and the pain intensifies....a trip to A&E might be a good idea.....Andyman could be right. I hope you feel better tomorrow. Those 5" heels are a pain aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Can i ask how you managed to fall over and did it involve alcohol? I'm not saying anything that could incriminate me. Thanks for all the advice. Like I said it was my own fault and Strongbow may well have played a part in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Those 5" heels are a pain aren't they? 5" heels and me certainly don't mix. I would have probably had to spend the night in A&E if I been wearing them. Certainly wouldn't have needed strongbow to help me fall over!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracefruit Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Arnica cream can help with bruising, but I don't think you should use it on broken skin. Ice, too -- lots of ice. I hope you're feeling better soonest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I can so sympathise with you . I fell last year and landed on my cheek. It swelled up so much I couldn't see. Went to A&E and had an x-ray - face was fine but I'd broken 2 bones in my hand . I only used frozen peas but should probably have used something else as the bruising was spectacular and continued spreading downwards for a few weeks . The swelling went down after a few days. Be prepared for some strange looks when you go out and about, especially if Andyman's with you . I was out running when I fell . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I have no idea what to do for bruising but just wanted to say poor you and I hope your feeling better xXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 "It wasn't the Strongbow, Honest" Hope you'll be fit for next weekends "Gig" !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapinou Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Arnica cream on the bits of unbroken skin, and arnica pillules (boots sell them) regularly. They work so well. When my daughters bang themselves and I know about it, I always give them arnica and they rarely bruise, but they seem to end up with bruises from bumps I wasn't aware of so they didn't get any arnica for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 "It wasn't the Strongbow, Honest" Hope you'll be fit for next weekends "Gig" !!!! You'll be able to laugh at me in person next week. Going to the filming of Transmission (the T-Mobile music programme) on Thursday. I think they'll make sure Andyman and I are as far away as possible from the cameras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Oooh, poor you (more water with it next time!) Definitely ice; arnica cream on the bruised not broken areas; and try some ibuprofen tablets for the pain and inflammation (providing you are not asthmatic) Maybe a large pair of dark glasses in the meantime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Thanks for all the tips everyone. I've been slapping the Arnica cream on the black bits and tea tree cream on the cut bits. I'm going to see how it is in the morning before I make a decision about A&E. Touch wood it will look a bit better than it does now. Don't think I'll go to work tomorrow and I have Tuesday off for delivery of my cube. Hopefully it will have gone down by Wednesday when I go back to work. Sent a picture of the hideousness to my work mate who was quite horrified We had to go the Thornes to get some chickeny bits this afternoon so I suddenly developed a Phil Oakey fringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Hope all the lotions and potions work their magic. You'll be feeling a bit sore for a few days . I suddenly developed a Phil Oakey fringe. Have you seen him lately - he's got no hair at all now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 so I suddenly developed a Phil Oakey fringe. Tee hee on the fringe , although I'm wuth ANH here - distinct lack of hair these days - an I used to think he was drop dead gorgeous! pre hubbby, pre kids pre chickens pre worries an strife..... Seriously though Hope you are feeling better Time for some 80s creative makeup methinks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Ouch, you poor thing. I hope that you feel better soon. I swear by Arnica pillules - Rosie bruises easily and they are brilliant. I used it before and after my recent op and the docs couldn't believe how well I healed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 ouch I felt my toes curl while I was reading your posting. Hope you fell better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 How you feeling today doll? You off work? I've got some witch hazel gel which is really good for bruising, I'll drop it round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Owwch Hope you are less sore today Do try eating lots of chocolate and chicken watching in the sunshine (? ) Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 I'm having today off. Am going to pop over to the chemists as I have run out of Ibuprfen (sp?). I will ask if they think I should go to A&E. I hope not. I hate Lister Hospital!!! The swelling does not seem to have gone down and the bruising while not quite as black seems to have spread almost all round my eye. Superjules, you are more than welcome to pop over as long as you don't laugh too much. Andyman did quite well with the sympathy untill abut 8 o'clock last night when he asked if he can start taking the p yet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Superjules, you are more than welcome to pop over as long as you don't laugh too much. Well, if you prefer I can just pop it through the letterbox - I've got the mini-supers with me and I don't want them traumatised!! Andyman did quite well with the sympathy untill abut 8 o'clock last night when he asked if he can start taking the p yet!! I'm surprised it took him so long! Hope you don't have to go to hospital. Let me know if there's anything I can do. Can you see ok to drive or would you like a chauffeur? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 I'm ok. I'm going to walk round. I've got my Oakey fringe in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 just seen this, am so sorry to hear about your fall, strongbow has a lot to answer for, I think andyman is right it's best to get it checked to see .. I am going to sit here worrying your walking around with a fractured cheekbone now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
