Yesterday, whilst walking into work, I fell over. I don't know why I fell over. I don't remember slipping or stumbling. It was just one moment walking along, next moment "here comes the floor".
whilst lying on the floor, I thought I had damaged my knee, and that does indeed look like an uncooked beefburger, but worse is that I landed on my left palm. The heel of my left hand has swollen and I have bruising down my wrist. Worse still is that I also landed on my right palm. This is cut and a but bruised, but the force of my impact has made its way up my arm to my elbow. My right elbow is swollen and painful. I can neither straighten my arm, nor bend it completely. It is comfortable at right angles - i.e. perfect for typing. My right thumb is also painful and I cannot hold my right hand steady.
I find it difficult to do certain basic functions. Socks are a no-no. Food has to be consumed with the left hand. Yesterday, I had difficulty going to the loo, but there was a nice young man there who was able to help me. In fact, he seemed keen. Actually "eager" might be a better word. I drove myself home yesterday, and shouldn't have. I was almost physically sick by the time I got out the car.
I cannot paint.
Gentlemen. This is a cruel thing to happen to anyone in our hobby. I can only hypothesise that the Dark Lord has seen fit to distract me from my vigil by giving me other things to worry about, the better to appreciate His works. Surely he is all wise!
Get well soon mate!
Yes, it's a bugger. Only thing to do is rest up. If you really can't remember how you went down it might be worth getting yourself checked over. All the best.
Ray
Now where are those HORDES of Centurions? Selling out and we cannot get more :d
Sorry to hear. I tripped twice last week ( I am getting old I guess) and have been denied the pleasure of painting more than once in my life.
Maybe you can entertain yourself with some epic movies (Spartacus, The longest Day, Quo Vadis....)
Or even the totty thread! :D
Is this the famous curse of the Dreaded Centurion ?
=)
Hope you get well.
Sorry to hear that. Look after yourself and get well soon.
I'll second the suggestion by Hertsblue that you get yourself checked over by a medic. Both to make sure the whole "floor coming up to meet you" isn't a sign of something more serious than inattention and poor paving and to make sure the elbow is merely bumped and not dislocated/ fractured.
Spartacus and Quo Vadis ... I wonder if sebigboss is thinking of the wrong sort of Centurion? :)
Get well soon F.
Sounds very, very painful.
Really sorry to hear about that !!
I think Ray's right and you should definitely get yourself given the 'once over'.
Cheers - Phil
Sorry to hear of your trouble, hope you get better quickly. I second Hertsblue you should get yourself checked over :) one for your injuries, and second to discover why you fell over if you can't remember tripping or stumbling. Take care
all the best
Sean
Quote from: Ithoriel on 06 September 2013, 09:24:50 AM
Spartacus and Quo Vadis ... I wonder if sebigboss is thinking of the wrong sort of Centurion? :)
I think it is the only Centurions fsn will ever get :d
Get well soon buddy!
Ob the other hand, can you push minis around? Might be a good time for some solo gaming 8)
Sory to Hear that FSN.
From your injuries its sounds like you were runover by a tank :D
Seriously Hope you feel better soon and get yourself checked out
Mark
Sorry to hear of your woes.
Can you still us an airbrush one handed?
Sorry to hear about your accident but get yourself checked out incase you have damaged either of your wrists. Hope you get better before the Dark Lord sends his troops of Centurions to you.
Morning FSN.
Agree with others. If you are not sure what caused your fall (you described it as "I fell over. I don't know why I fell over. I don't remember slipping or stumbling. It was just one moment walking along, next moment - here comes the floor") you need to see your GP to discuss what happened and try to establish a cause.
If you are generally fit and well and this came out of the blue and wasn't down to a simple trip on crappy paving stones, you may have had a simple faint, however even faints usually have an underlying cause. Fainting is caused by a temporrary reduction of blood flow to the brain.
I am not sure what age you are (which can be relevant in some cases) was anyone with you who witnessed what happened? Your GP should refer you for some simple blood tests which can rule out (rather than rule in) all sorts of things. Low Blood Pressure, diabetes - ysetrday was also very hot and dehydration can lead to syncope (fainting).
Sorry to sound like your mum/wife/etc, but a simple trip to the GP is recommended.
In terms of your musko-skeletal injuries your GP isn't going to be of much help - the only way of knowing if there is a break is by having an xray. Any radiation of pain from joints and swelling of joints where there is a definate loss of range of movement needs to be checked out, not just for fractures but for other underlying issues - bruises can hide all sorts of things.
Nosher ;)
Listen to Nosher FSN !!
You need to check for any underlying cause(s)......I'd be down to the GP 'toot sweet' if I did something similar.
Again...Hope you feel better soon.
Cheers - Phil.
First I would like to say that Noshers contribution is both knowledgeable and useful, comming from a health proffessional, and I can only strongly suggest you follow his good advice. :-bd
However , there are certain standards we have to ensure are maintained on this Forum.
Quote from: Nosher on 06 September 2013, 01:04:40 PM
caused by a temporrary reduction of blood flow to the brain.
As I have regularly stated to my two eldest daughters - "Men have a brain and a penis but they only have enough blood for one of them to function at a time" :D
So FSN, If your brian did not have enough blood flow - What were you thinking /doing :-\
Well in his case it could be either totty or centurions....
Or totty drivingcenturions :o :o :o
Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 06 September 2013, 02:10:31 PM
As I have regularly stated to my two eldest daughters - "Men have a brain and a penis but they only have enough blood for one of them to function at a time" :D
As a dad to three girls I bet they appreciated that... :-&
Any mention of parents being involved in any kind of physical contact in my household usually results in vom-bowls appearing and shrieks of horror. The trouble with kids is that they think they invented sex ;D
;D ;D ;D
Thank you for your kind messages.
I do remember thinking about Centurions ... there was surge of joy and then the floor came up to meet me.
Just spent 2 1/2 hours at the minor injuries. Apparently I have broken my elbow and damaged the ligaments. :(
The did do lots of tests to see if I was of a fainting disposition - which apparently I'm not. Thy also spent an inordinate amount of time taking very tiny spec of grit out of my hand, then bandaging it up like I'd lost three fingers!
Quote from: fsn on 06 September 2013, 03:03:12 PM
Just spent 2 1/2 hours at the minor injuries. Apparently I have broken my elbow and damaged the ligaments. :(
2.5 hours is pretty normal. But I'm all in favour of MI units as
when they work they keep people with non-life thretening injuries out of A&E
Quote from: fsn on 06 September 2013, 03:03:12 PM
The did do lots of tests to see if I was of a fainting disposition - which apparently I'm not.
Glad to hear it ;)
Quote from: fsn on 06 September 2013, 03:03:12 PM
Thy also spent an inordinate amount of time taking very tiny spec of grit out of my hand, then bandaging it up like I'd lost three fingers!
They just enjoy sticking needles in people ;D and playing Dr's and Nurses :D
Seriously though, really pleased to hear its nothing spurious/sinister and secondly that you were bright enough to present at the unit relating to the elbow.
Phew, glad to hear that FSN
Quote from: Nosher on 06 September 2013, 02:59:55 PM
As a dad to three girls I bet they appreciated that... :-&
Any mention of parents being involved in any kind of physical contact in my household usually results in vom-bowls appearing and shrieks of horror. The trouble with kids is that they think they invented sex ;D
Yep same in our house also.
Glad you got sorted out FSn
Really glad you went and got yourself checked out :). Hope you are feeling ok and keep your pecker up (unless that's what caused your fall :D).
Good to hear you've got sorted fsn, and a broken elbow doesn't sound much fun. What's the recovery time on something like that?
Quote from: Nosher on 06 September 2013, 01:04:40 PM
If you are generally fit and well and this came out of the blue and wasn't down to a simple trip on crappy paving stones, you may have had a simple faint, however even faints usually have an underlying cause. Fainting is caused by a temporrary reduction of blood flow to the brain.
I am not sure what age you are (which can be relevant in some cases) was anyone with you who witnessed what happened? Your GP should refer you for some simple blood tests which can rule out (rather than rule in) all sorts of things. Low Blood Pressure, diabetes - ysetrday was also very hot and dehydration can lead to syncope (fainting).
Sorry to sound like your mum/wife/etc, but a simple trip to the GP is recommended.
In terms of your musko-skeletal injuries your GP isn't going to be of much help - the only way of knowing if there is a break is by having an xray. Any radiation of pain from joints and swelling of joints where there is a definate loss of range of movement needs to be checked out, not just for fractures but for other underlying issues - bruises can hide all sorts of things.
Good advice, we'll have to appoint you our designated 1st aider for the Forum! 8)
And there I was thinking you spent those training weeks looking at the Totty thread... ;) :D
Quote from: Leon on 06 September 2013, 05:06:04 PM
Good advice, we'll have to appoint you our designated 1st aider for the Forum! 8)
More like Agony Aunt... 8-} Septic Peg ;)
Quote from: Leon on 06 September 2013, 05:06:04 PM
And there I was thinking you spent those training weeks looking at the Totty thread... ;) :D
Bugger! Rumbled... :-[
Worse still is that I also landed on my right palm.
My god your sex life is ruined as well ;D ;D :d :o ;D ;D
Get well soon,
Craig
;D ;D
;D ;D ;D :-[
Thing that bothers me is that it may take 6 weeks to heal. 6 weeks without painting! I shall have to do some photos, because we all know that pics are a reasonable alternative way to pass time to painting.
Get well soon FSN.
Get your mind off those Centurions and back onto the more mundane things of life, like walking. 8->
Quote from: fsn on 06 September 2013, 06:17:22 PM
;D ;D ;D :-[
Thing that bothers me is that it may take 6 weeks to heal. 6 weeks without painting! I shall have to do some photos, because we all know that pics are a reasonable alternative way to pass time to painting.
No, we all know PICS SELL!
Sorry to hear about your misfortune, FSN. Good call on getting it checked out.
I may have stumbled over a solution on your current affairs, though: http://www.mfpa.co.uk/ (http://www.mfpa.co.uk/) :D
Quote from: fsn on 06 September 2013, 03:03:12 PM
Thank you for your kind messages.
I do remember thinking about Centurions ... there was surge of joy and then the floor came up to meet me.
Just spent 2 1/2 hours at the minor injuries. Apparently I have broken my elbow and damaged the ligaments. :(
The did do lots of tests to see if I was of a fainting disposition - which apparently I'm not. Thy also spent an inordinate amount of time taking very tiny spec of grit out of my hand, then bandaging it up like I'd lost three fingers!
Ligaments is a pain, been there (knee). Glad Dr. Nosher sorted you out.
@Leon, does that count as an example how we tlc on another? :-\
Get well soon, fsn - pics are a must methinks.
And bed rest. With the totty thread and a good single malt. :d
Dr Harwood
(not a real doctor...yet...of course, though, a subscriber to the old line, "I'm not actually a gynaecologist, but I'll have a bloody good look for you")
:D ;D :D
Quote from: fsn on 06 September 2013, 03:03:12 PM
(...) Apparently I have broken my elbow and damaged the ligaments. :(
Ouch !
I did the same 4 years ago. I never recovered fully ( had to stop playing guitar :( )
Take care, be careful while it's not
really ok, and get well soon !
Oh! So bass playing could be at risk then?
Bugger!
It's such a stupid thing to have happen! I am going to the fracture clinic on tuesday. Fingers crossed!
Non painting time can always be utilised catching up on all the reading you've skipped over the past few months. :)