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To sling or not to sling?

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Boqer
Boqer

Hello everyone,

I fell yesterday and landed on my left arm. I thought it was ok to start with but ended up going to A&E and being told I have a fracture up near my elbo. They didn't put a cast on it, just a sling. Trouble is it's much more comfortable without the sling as it goes over the fracture and my wrist, making both of them more painful. So my question is...is it best to wear the sling or not? 

If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

enjoy your day

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  • barbara93101
    barbara93101 Boqer

    Posted

    If its really uncomfortable then i wouldnt wear it,but i really think that you should if you go out to protect it, if your home i would go without the sling. Just be careful
    • Boqer
      Boqer barbara93101

      Posted

      Thank you 😊 It's definitely more comfortable without
  • kaz_40
    kaz_40 Boqer

    Posted

    Hi Boyer sorry to hear you had a fall yesterday and ended up in A&E and being told you have a fracture bless you.I think If it was me I would carry on wearing it incase theirs a possibility you could do more damage. You could ring your  dr surjury ask to speak to the nurse explain things to her see what she says. fibro will also be adding to the pain. Hope it soon heals for you take care
    • Boqer
      Boqer kaz_40

      Posted

      hi Kaz 

      thank you, I think I might just phone the surgery, for all its better with it off, like you say I don't want to do any further damage 😊

      Take care

      gentle hugs

  • deb97936
    deb97936 Boqer

    Posted

    Boqer you poor thing!!   Feeling for you!   I was just wondering if you could have placed a Gel filled 'something' to take the brunt of any pressure on the area that is most sore.  OR maybe a half sling..  A nurse could tell you how to do that.    Take care Boqer..hope you heal well..Hugs..
    • Boqer
      Boqer deb97936

      Posted

      Hi Debs,

      thank you, I've been trying to call someone about it but I think they've all gone on a long weekend. It'll have to wait till next week now.

      enjoy your weekend

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