craftyhunnypie Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Ouch it really hurts. I don't know how but I went flying off the fourth stair from the bottom, on my way downstairs. I couldn't move at first, but I'm now on the settee. My back ached at first - but seems fine now. But the top of my right arm absoutely wrecks. Perhaps I shouldn't be typing, but resting it. But I just wanted a bit of sympathy & to tell you all what a dilly I feel. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Ooh no...poor you. Might be worth an x-ray if it doesn't settle after a while. Have you any arnica pilules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 ouch that's horrid! I cant tell you the amount of times I have fallen down the stairs, I can totally sympathise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Ow, poor you. Take some Ibuprofen, rest and an ice pack should help.Falling down stairs is nasty - I've had some bad falls over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 ouch, take it easy, have some painkillers, I've fallen over so many times i really sympathise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 I don't do medicine, but thought it wise to take some ibuprofen. It's still hurting & I'm of to my parents soon. If it's bad in the morning then I will go for an Xray. I can imagine what my parents are going to say! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I fell UP the stairs once and whacked my arm down on the bannister upright into my armpit, I was bruised there for weeks, try explaining that to your boss why you cant use that arm very well.. you really will benefit from Ibruprofen, it will definately help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 You weren't having an afternoon tipple were you?! Hope you are in less pain - take it easy for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Ouch, I did that once many years ago and I still wince when I remember the pain. Hope you feel better soon, I too would recommend Ibuprofen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 I wish I was having a tipple. I've fell down the stairs about 6 years ago & was saved by the standard lamp in our hall . I still get twinges from that fall, as it was from the top all the way down to our tiled hall floor. You can imagine..the bruises were as big as dinner plates on my bottom. No crocheting tonight. I so wanted to make some granny squares & an amigurumi tomato. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 No crocheting tonight. I so wanted to make .......an amigurumi tomato. Are you sure you didn't bang your head, Emma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Ouch! it sounds painful. I fell downstairs on my bum about 20 years ago and now I've started to get a really painful coccyx when I sit for long periods of time... I wish I had it looked at when it happened, perhaps I dislocated it or something... too late now. So I think it'd be a good idea to have a quick check up at the hospital, just in case you've done some injury. Stairs are nasty things for falls. Good luck and I hope the pain goes soon. Big hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 No crocheting tonight. I so wanted to make .......an amigurumi tomato. Are you sure you didn't bang your head, Emma? Thats so funny..... But seriously I hope you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 oh dear Emma you poor thing. Hope you are feeling less painful soon You werent wearing socks were you? socks and stairs just dont go (as I discovered last year = torn ligaments ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 one of my falls downstairs was wearing tigger slippers I did not bounce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 one of my falls downstairs was wearing tigger slippers I did not bounce! Very funny! I did the same thing - just fell down one step of the stairs, and I was wearing trainers all properly laced up. I tore a ligament really badly, it's definitely worth getting an X-ray just in case, but even if that reveals nothing, do consider getting some physio - I wished I'd gone sooner. (And don't think 'ouch - the last thing I want is someone pulling me around' because it's not all about that! They can really help with muscle strain and sprains.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Oouch Hope you feel better soon. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Hi - I was wearing my new crocs, not carrying anything & not rushing. Whats wrong with wanting to crochet a tomato?? Well my lower arm is ok... but my upper arm still wrecks - mainly like my biceps muscle. Hubby not very sympathetic - he thinks I'm a bit of a looney head in clouds sort. Going to put a load of tiger balm on it & go bed soon. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 aww Emma hope your feeling better Im usually the one that falls up the stairs...completely sober but can manage it fine after a few lol! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 hope nothing's broken you must have bones of steel! I fell over from a standing position and broke my arm! I think my bones must be made of glass, mind you, I do have further to fall than most people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hi - bit stiff this morning & badly bruised - but ok. I plastered my arm with tiger balm & cheng oil last night. Fab stuff. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Poor you, hope you are soon less sore Did you use ice packs? They make such a difference if used quickly enough. We keep the soft gel sort in the freezer all the time. Falling up or down stairs is one of my specialities, I have little feet and a tendency to rush everywhere, so my OH thinks that I put my feet on the stairs too straight rather than at an angle. I agree with Olly about physio, I have been having some for the past few weeks for a reccurent back problem which has caused nerve irritation in my arm and my back is better than it has been for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Ouch, Emma I always kick off my shoes (usually flip-flops) at the bottom of the stairs. I worry about falling up or down stairs and I feel safer barefoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Ooh. It's a horrible shock and really hurts, stairfalling. I do hope you're feeling better. Very gentle hugs. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
