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Bruised Forearm, Injured Lower Back Above Buttock Post A Fall, Have Extreme Pain And Difficulty In Moving. Remedy?
Hello, I m on holiday in morocco . While riding a horse in gallop yesterday I fell off. I grazed my left forearm and injured the lower left side of my back at the belt line directly above the buttok. I walked back to the stables but in constant pain. It is very painful and difficult to move and get comfortable in bed to rest. It s difficult to cough with the pain. I am 50 miles from the nearst town and doctor. Should I stay put and rest
Thu, 4 Oct 2012
Hello eamonn81,
Welcome to the forum. I can understand your painful condition. You can take use some muscle spray and take some analgesic locally to get relief. You can also use hot pads or hot fomentation. If still the symptoms persist, you need to see a doctor in emergency room. You should have an X-ray done to rule out any fractures or hair-line cracks. Do not massage your wounds, massaging may worsen the condition. Take calcium tablets.
If your radiology shows fractures you may need Plaster of Paris or crepe bandage as per the findings of your report. Do not get dismayed, consult a doctor and you will get fine soon.
Have courage, take care.
Welcome to the forum. I can understand your painful condition. You can take use some muscle spray and take some analgesic locally to get relief. You can also use hot pads or hot fomentation. If still the symptoms persist, you need to see a doctor in emergency room. You should have an X-ray done to rule out any fractures or hair-line cracks. Do not massage your wounds, massaging may worsen the condition. Take calcium tablets.
If your radiology shows fractures you may need Plaster of Paris or crepe bandage as per the findings of your report. Do not get dismayed, consult a doctor and you will get fine soon.
Have courage, take care.
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