On Friday I was at my gym using the pool know one was around and I know that im not supposed to dive but I did because i am a very good swimer and I landed down on the bottom of the floor and went into shock I blacked out or a couple of secounds when I got up to the surface my arm started to hurt its getting better but is so sore any ideas they have a chiropratior at the gym and the doctor said he would look it on monday but for now i ned to know ow to mange the pain
p.s I know I know I am stupid dont tell me that
2007-02-03 12:30:05 · 3 answers · asked by Lizzy 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I am sixteen but have no clue what to do i am puttin ice on it and taking asprin
2007-02-03 12:58:37 · update #1
aslo it only happen once in th pool the blackout did
2007-02-03 13:00:01 · update #2
Why do you feel stupid? Accidents happen. Pick up the phone now and call the E.R. and talk to the nurse on duty. Tell her your symptoms and ask what she feels you should do. In all probability, the nurse will tell you to go into the E.R. You should have been checked right away. Hopefully, you learned from your experience. My neighbor was not so fortunate twenty years ago. He did the same as you and he is paralyzed and can only move his arms, neck, and head. Get to the E.R.
2007-02-03 12:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by grannywinkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you still experiencing dizziness or blacking out? If so, call an ambulance and get to the hospital.
Otherwise you can take up to 800mg of ibuprofin every 4-6 hours for pain and swelling. You should get checked out ASAP, though.
2007-02-03 20:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take some motrin or advil every 4 hours...you may have some inflammation from the injury that will simmer down with the meds...good luck and I hope you won't do that again....
2007-02-03 20:32:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋