My first big spill (Now I KNOW that helmets work!)

[Tri Girl]

Yowzers! Talk about a close call. I'm glad that you're OK, and that you're smart enough to wear your helmet. It could've been a much different story otherwise...

The one high speed accident I had was so surreal. For me it happened in slow motion until I stopped, then time picked back up to normal speed. It was also when I started crying and gasping for air, just because the wind had been knocked out of me. Once I did the "everything's OK" check, I was fine. I'm glad that the person in the SUV stopped to check on you. See- there are nice people all around us.

[planetluvver]

For those who have had similar injuries, how long did it take to get better?

I visited my clinic, because there is a big lump still on my forearm, near my elbow. I bumped it the other day, and it was very tender, so I visited my clinic. The PA had no idea what is going on, there is a bit of warmth, so evidently there is inflammation. There is a lot of fluid, but there are other areas where the tissue is hard. There is still some bruising discoloration, but not too bad. This is near my joint, but not on it.

She wants me to go for X-rays, because she is concerned that there is a fracture. She said that elbows are funky. Personally, I really think it is soft tissue. Everything about my arm seems to be working alright, except for localized pain and numbness. in this swollen area, and occasionally, a vague dull ache, kind of like a toothache radiating down my arm. This pain was present initially, and is rare now.

I am not happy with this. If she were looking for something in particular, I wouldn't mind going for tests. But I have the impression that she doesn't know what to do, and so she wants to rule out a fracture.

I have been tempted to wear a light compression bandage, and see if that will help my body to reabsorb the fluid. She said no, but that I could try cold compresses, if I wish.

Nothing is getting worse, but I am not noticing any improvement. I thought I would ask here, because I expect someone has had a similar injury.

Thanks,
Mary

[Ana]

It may be a hairline or stress fracture. Just because there's not massive amounts of excruciating pain doesn't mean your bone structure is perfectly intact

I would get it checked out, especially if it's been over a week since your accident. Do you have experience with damaged/broken bones? Have you taken an anti-inflammatory to combat the lump?

Why did the health care professional say it was filled with fluid? That seems strange and infection-like