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Family member hit by cyclist and now in A&E where it is standing room only

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Whitewavemark2 Tue 25-Jun-24 04:38:45

Luckygirl3

I am on hols in a shepherd's hut. I am sitting in the bed with chest pain and AF wondering what the hell to do. I cannot face sitting for hours in a and a.

How are you?

I do hope you contacted someone.

Just for anyone with chest pains - you will be dealt with immediately.
Dial 111 if you are unsure they will tell you to dial 999 if the questions they ask tick the boxes.

The ambulance people will give you an ECG and can tell immediately if there is a problem, which if there is you have no choice but to go to hospital.

There you will be triaged. If it is looking bad you will be seen to immediately in my experience. (My DH)

Never delay!

crazyH Tue 25-Jun-24 01:20:24

Luckygirl13 - pick up that phone and dial the emergency number.- please asap

V3ra Tue 25-Jun-24 01:18:44

Luckygirl3 I know it's late but I really think you should ring one of your daughters and let them tell you what to do.
I'm sure they'd be devastated to find out you've been worrying yourself sick by yourself.

Very best wishes lovely lady xx

Luckygirl3 Tue 25-Jun-24 01:06:15

I am on hols in a shepherd's hut. I am sitting in the bed with chest pain and AF wondering what the hell to do. I cannot face sitting for hours in a and a.

Marydoll Tue 25-Jun-24 00:26:56

Litterpicker, I hope your SIL is seen soon. No wonder you are angry.

Purplepixie Tue 25-Jun-24 00:19:05

So sorry about your son-in-law. I hope he gets sorted soon. Hugs.

Georgesgran Tue 25-Jun-24 00:16:39

There’s already a long thread on the missing teenager *LucyV1961.
If you’re thinking of the same one, it makes interesting reading.

Litterpicker Tue 25-Jun-24 00:05:11

Thank you, Maddyone. I’m sorry to hear about your family member - the shock is considerable even when there are no or only minor, injuries.

crazyH Tue 25-Jun-24 00:03:00

Sorry about your son-in-law.. Hope he is seen soon. My 84 year old friend, fell on my drive at 8pm. Had to wait till 3a.m. for an ambulance. As it happened, she had fractured her femur and was in hospital for 3 months. Bad situations all round .

LucyV1961 Tue 25-Jun-24 00:00:09

Hello, has anybody any ideas about where the teenager that has gone missing abroad has gone.It is a mothers and father's worse nightmare, when your teenager goes abroad on their own for the first time .I hope they get some news soon, it has been a week.

maddyone Mon 24-Jun-24 23:52:52

I’m so sorry to hear this Litterpicker. I can imagine how stressed and cross it must make you feel. All my three adult children are runners, and one of them was hit by a car recently. There were no injuries thankfully but a few bruises only.
I hope your SiL gets seen soon 🙏

Litterpicker Mon 24-Jun-24 23:39:53

My son-in-law was out running earlier and was hit by a cyclist (on a shared use path). He has a shoulder injury and is now in his second A&E as the nearest one said waiting time was at least 8 hours and he probably wouldn’t be seen until tomorrow morning. The next nearest to his home is standing room only. He is in considerable pain. I am so angry 😡