Advice please - just had a fall

[Sasuzi]

I just fell from a standing position on a wooden chair onto laminate flooring. Yes, stupid of me but I wanted to clean something high up and was feeling ok the last 2 days! To anyone who might have experience of similar - What's my best course of action to minimize the pain I'm going to have? I already have neck pain and feel sick and it happened approx 30 mins ago.

Thanks

[M0AL61 Moderator Volunteer]

Hi Sasuzi,

If you have neck pain and feel sick your best course of action is to either go to A&E or ring the out of hours doctor for some advice x

[Sasuzi in reply to M0AL61]

Thanks. I rang the NHS 111 and they sent an ambulance, took me to A&E and been checked out. Thankfully, they've let me come home. Concussed and bruised but ok.

[M0AL61 Moderator Volunteer in reply to Sasuzi]

I'm really surprised they let you home with concussion. Generally they will keep you in overnight for observation.

I hope you're not feeling too sore today x

[Sasuzi in reply to M0AL61]

I was too, but very happy about it. They said mild concussion and sent me home with friends and a little 'head injury' card to carry with me.

[panda60]

Go and get checked out to be on the safe side.

[Sasuzi in reply to panda60]

Thanks. I rang the NHS 111 and they sent an ambulance, took me to A&E and been checked out. Thankfully, they've let me come home. Concussed and bruised but ok.

[VintageMustard in reply to Sasuzi]

How frightening. I would take an Epsom or magnesium salts bath and take some Arnica. I hope you feel better soon.

[Fra22-57]

Concussion takes a long time to recover from so be kind to yourself and take it steady. no more climbing for now eh