By: winterknight

here via ~metaquotes...

I so feel your pain. I did about that when I was 20, taking a header off my bike. It was the followup to the part of the fall where I dislocated and fractured my elbow, so it didn't get quite the attention it deserved.

However, 15 years later, I am still dealing with the consequences. I have not-carpal-tunnel-syndrome, namely a knot-from-hell around my shoulder that causes me not to be able to use my right hand properly. Being "invincible" when I hurt myself, I never went to a Dr again for it after the initial x-ray of the elbow and application of the splint/binding, which I threw in the bin after 36 hours of annoyance. I think they gave me a shot of testosterone, not painkiller, I swear.

Take care of yourself. Soft tissue injuries are a BITCH. Back away from the computer and desk, put ice on it, and check with a physio or occupational therapist after it heals. Then you won't end up like me, unable to plunge yourself into debt because you can't sign a credit card slip and forced to spend every Monday morning having a pretty girl rub her hands all over your shoulder and arm so you can write and draw again. ...not making a good case for myself, but you get the point. :)