Need A Quick Answer Guys Think Ive Broke My Leg

[nailit]

just dropped heavy table on my shin, passed out and when come to av got huge bump and difficulty moving toes, am trying get someone take me to A & E at mo. is it possible ive broke it or just bruised it
many thanks

[ladybirder]

We may not do it but nailit has chosen to do so and that is up to him surely.

[Daffy6543]

That is what i'm trying to say ladybirder but anne seems to think otherwise.

[stuey]

Anneasquith, is merely stating her opinion as are the rest of us. If nailit wants to ask on here, fine. Personally, I myself would decide what to do in the situation; however, if he/she wants to ask about it, why not?

[Hypognosis]

Where do we stand, legally, if we dish out advice, the OP acts on it and incurs consequential injury?

e.g. say we convince naillit that it's only a bruise but it turns out to be a hairline fracture which breaks when he runs down a flight of stairs, causing bleeding or worse?

The only valid answer for these Qs is "dial 999", "go to A & E", or "see your GP", depending on the level of urgency.

[anneasquith]

in health and fitness there is a disclaimer, not in body and soul though, which I disagree with as many '' health advice questions '' are asked on the B&S topic.

[Daffy6543]

This is in chatterbank though anne so any disclaimer in body and soul still wouldn't be relevant here. Anyway, i'm sure nailit is intelligent enough not to rely solely on AB advice in medical matters.

[ladyalex]

Where do we stand legally?
Are you feeling quite well ?

[Hypognosis]

@ladyalex

//Are you feeling quite well ?//

If I was feeling quite well, I'd be hard at work, not chatting on the internet.

[badum, tish] :o)

[nailit]

thanks for replies guys. I posted initially on here because I didnt want to sit in A&E for hours unnecessarily. As it happens my family turned up and they called an ambulance. Had an egg sized bump on shin and couldnt move toes. Also foot turned slightly purple. Paramedics decided best get it checked at hospital.
Had xray and thank god, no fractures, just soft tissue damage. Ice pack and painkillers for a day or two. Cant imagine the pain if I HAD actually broken it.
Thanks again all.

[2sp_]

Speaking from experience, sometimes soft tissue damage can be just as, if not more, painful than a broken bone.

Hope it heals soon.

[Mamyalynne]

Take it easy and do as told - feel better soon.

Glad it isn't broken.

[boxtops]

Thanks for the update, nailit - I hope the pain goes soon, but yes, it will hurt. Keep us posted!

[baza]

Check the painkillers, you may have to leave the booze alone for a couple of days. If that's the case, I'll drink your share.

[pixie373]

Well done, nailit. My 11 year old has done similar on a trampoline on holiday. 6 hours in a&e. X-ray showed no obvious breaks, but looking at his ankle, they thought there might be. He had,a cast and crutches to be safe and being re-x-rayed on Monday. I hope he gets the same result as you- starts new senior school on Tuesday...:-\

[nailit]

thanks guys.
baza, leave my booze alone ;-)
pixie, hope your son goes on ok.

[pixie373]

Thanks nailit. You too x

[anneasquith]

I'm pleased you're home and nothing too nasty nailit.