I am in PAIN...Urgh!
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (137215)
Philippines
July 17, 2019 8:54am CST
This afternoon, I was about to feed my dogs. All of a sudden, I slipped and fell down to the ground. Luckily, I was able to protect myself by outstretching my right upper limb. Despite my action moves, I got bruises on my right forearm, knee and had chipped my big toe's nail. It is my way to protect my head. Now, I am recuperating from this incident.
"What do you protect first when falling down?"
"Do you recuperate your physical injury by self-medication?"
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@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
17 Jul 19
Oh no...! I try to avoid falling in the first place, I don't actually get a chance to protect anything most of the time. I sympathisize with you. I have fallen on my outside steps a few times, and got severely injured, although no broken bones, or sprains, thankfully,,,and I have not hit my head, but injuries like you are talking about several,,,feel better!
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@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
17 Jul 19
@Shavkat IF you have time to, go for it!
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
18 Jul 19
@snowy22315 I am sorry. I didn't get it. I got lost with your words. Enjoy the rest of the day.
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
17 Jul 19
It is has been a long time that I had this kind of physical injury. Based on what I read before, hip dislocation is the common injury secondary to fall. Moreover, we really need to protect our head. I always think that it will be a big problem if hitting the head into a hard surface.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
18 Jul 19
kabsat, we who are medical professionals, often give self-medications, but for me, i already know the medicines my cardiologist prescribes me. i can also go to an old lady to have massage, but sh is so old now, so i resort to liniments.
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Can this old lady travel here in Baguio City? I need her service, too.
@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
23 Jul 19
@ridingbet I agree. It is so expensive to have this fare.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
22 Jul 19
@Shavkat nyahahaha. "nangina ti pamasahe" ( bus fares are so costly). besides, she stays at her home most of the time.
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@florelway (23141)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
17 Jul 19
The bruises can be treated with some ointments but the big toe nail, whew I could feel the pain Hope you recuperate soon.
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
18 Jul 19
@florelway It is fine, my friend. Wounds and bruises need not be covered. It will be better if it is exposed as long as it is not bleeding. A bandage can be helpful at first medical aid.
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@florelway (23141)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
17 Jul 19
@Shavkat you wrap it with bandage, it could be more painful if it hits a surface.
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@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
17 Jul 19
Ouch seems like you had a bad fall. I think you will recuperate from that for as long as you wont get like fever because when you get one it means you have a bad muscle sprain or bones. But if you are not having those symptoms you would be fine.
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
19 Jul 19
@LadyDuckI thought you are not that close with your brother. I think it is a good way to ask for some advice from him.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
19 Jul 19
That sounds painful and hope you're ok. If I fell like you did I would probably break something
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
18 Jul 19
It's my head first. If it'ssimple not a serious injury, I treat it by myself by using first aid kit.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Jul 19
I'm sorry you are hurting and I will be praying for healing!
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