Just fell over...

[ummmm]

Tripped on the carpet. Tried to stop myself and caught my finger on the bannister...or more like the spindles.

I can move it when my hands are facing forward....but if I turn them to the side (like a politician) it just drops down. It hurt when I done it but now it's gone numb...

It's a little bit swollen but nothing like when I've broken bones before....so I presume it's not broken.

When I move it it hurts up my arm...

[RATTER15]

Ummm, to be on the safe side, get it checked out at the hospital or GP.

[boxtops]

Ummm - do you have a local walk-in centre? - if you do, nip along now, just so they can take a look at it. ( I emulate to be as helpful as my mate ttfn today!)

[dothawkes31]

sorry been to asdas, if it's numb it's broken isn;'t it?

[tamirra]

Yes it worth a " trip " to the walk in centre, couldnt resist that sorry. xx

[beso]

Definitely get it seen to by doctor. The are several potential problems and the sooner they are properly diagnosed and treated the better.

[daffy654]

If it is dislocated then it may need to be popped back into the right position before it is immobilised. I also advise a trip to the walk in centre or hospital.

[RATTER15]

Carakeel was told by her consultant that if they had x rayed it when she first went to casualty they could have sorted her finger without the need for an operation!!

[Sqad]

Frozen peas, Ibuprofen 600mgms and let us know what it is like in the morning.

[LoftyLottie]

Can just see ummmm cooking herself some frozen peas now!! ;o)

You are as clumsy as I am ummmm. Hope it feels better soon.

[brenda]

Go to your walk in centre if you have one , may save a lot of probs later. All the best Brenda.

[ummmm]

Worse today.....I think it's broken. Can't move my two fingers at all today and it's really really painful. I'll pop to the hospital later....

[Dris]

O think thats where you'll have to head ummm.I know they do neighbour splints but it may need reset.Hope you managed to get some sleep for the pain :(

[Sqad]

ummmm.......yes, you have given it 24hours, now is the time to nip into A&E.

[ummmm]

What will they do though? I can't remember......the last time I broke my fingers they just put them in a splinter.

Could I do that myself?

Dris....slept ok. Downed a bottle of wine. I made Martin go to the shop....I NEED IT...BOO HOO

[ummmm]

Not a splinter....lol.

Using a mouse is difficult...

[Dris]

I would have done the same -numb the pain by fair means or foul !!

[ummmm]

it only hurts if I try to move it...

No housework for me today :-)

I'm going to have to get my son to sort my hair out. Just tried to tie it back....but I can't.

[ummmm]

Off to the hospital....see you all later x

[Hopkirk]

At least you can still type!

I hope it gets better soon.

[TheOtherHalf]

Off he goes..........
We had better `Watch this space `

I bent my right thumb back whilst trying to stop myself falling. That was about 3 yrs ago and its still painful. I had to wear a support around it for about a month.

Hope to hear that its not too bad when you get back ummmm