Broken nose

bean

May 18, '08 · 10:34 PM3,222

Sam might have one.

It's a little crooked but it could be the swelling. She can't breathe through it either. We had an AmazingRace night at church tonight and she took a hard elbow during one of the challenges. Poor thing even finished the obstacle course and the rest of the race for the sake of the team. She's pretty accident prone (remember those smashed fingers a couple years ago?) so I was playing it off ...didn't really think it was that serious. We got back to church and I had a nurse look at it. She recommended ice on and off every 20 min w/ibuprofen.
She was and still is in pain and she thinks it is broken. From what I've read, unless it's seriously displaced, nothing can be done until the swelling goes down. Anyone else have broken nose experience?

I drove a team of 6 for the race. It was so funn! We had 8 clues that took us all over our side of town...running into the mall to buy a certain candy, going to burger king for a toy, Tim Horton's for coffee, a fitness center for the obstacle course, and driving range where you had to hit at least 50 yards. The last challenge was stomping grapes and then drinking the juice.:shock: :lol:

We came in 3rd out of 8 teams so we didn't have to do that last challenge thank goodness. Although I'm sure someone would have done it! All in all a funn night except for the injury.

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Beach Fanatic

May 18, '08 · 10:40 PM#2

Gosh,I don't know anything about broken noses (thankfully) are you taking her for an xray in the morning?
I'd love some more info about the Amazing race though (I'm always looking for something for our youth or kids at church)

SoWal Guide

May 18, '08 · 10:48 PM#3

poor sam! that must hurt like a mofo.

paging doctor skunky!!! :lolabove:

SoWal Insider

May 18, '08 · 11:28 PM#4

OUCH! Yes, had this happen to me once. You can't tell if it's broken or fractured until the swelling goes down. Ice, keep elevated, and tylenol. Mine just ended up badly bruised for a while.

Sorry her Amazing Race ended up an episode of Survivor.

SoWal Guide

May 18, '08 · 11:34 PM#5

OUCH! Yes, had this happen to me once. You can't tell if it's broken or fractured until the swelling goes down. Ice, keep elevated, and tylenol. Mine just ended up badly bruised for a while.

Sorry her Amazing Race ended up an episode of Survivor.

so, how does one elevate one's nose? just curious! walk around with your nose in the air?

SoWal Expert

May 18, '08 · 11:37 PM#6

so, how does one elevate one's nose? just curious! walk around with your nose in the air?

SoWal Insider

May 19, '08 · 6:58 AM#7

Poor Sam. Keep us posted OL.

got any pics?

May 19, '08 · 7:02 AM#8

Sam might have one. It's a little crooked but it could be the swelling. She can't breathe through it either. We had an AmazingRace night at church tonight and she took a hard elbow during one of the challenges. Poor thing even finished the obstacle course and the rest of the race for the sake of the team.

That's what I'm talking about :cool:

Meow

May 19, '08 · 7:09 AM#9

...all I can think about is the Brady Bunch and Marcia getting hit in the nose with the football! OUCH! I'll hope for a good outcome for Sam!

beats on hood

May 19, '08 · 7:23 AM#10

I've broken mine twice, both times playing piggy back (no nasty jokes, please :lol:

). Both times it bled like crazy, and both times they iced it, but I didn't have any bandages. Oh, and both eyes got black. I also experienced bad breath until it healed.

So sorry for Sam.

I know that must be very embarrassing for someone her age.

beanAuthor

May 19, '08 · 7:25 AM#11

Thanks for the laughs this morning. I feel so bad for her!

RO- I was proud . :clap:

Toots, Sam slept with an extra pillow or two under her head to stay elevated.

It's still swollen but not black and blue. Ice will be started again soon. I'll let her wake up a little more first. I'll keep ya updated.;-)

Beach Lover

May 19, '08 · 7:30 AM#12

I took a baseball off the nose in little league. Didn't need to do much as in time it took care of it self. Swelling went down and it wasn't different enought to worry with . Hope she's ok.

beanAuthor

May 19, '08 · 7:32 AM#13

I've broken mine twice, both times playing piggy back (no nasty jokes, please ). Both times it bled like crazy, and both times they iced it, but I didn't have any bandages. Oh, and both eyes got black. I also experienced bad breath until it healed.

So sorry for Sam. I know that must be very embarrassing for someone her age.

No black eyes thankfully. It does look a little better. I let her read this thread so she could have a good laugh about it. She doesn't get embarrassed easily. She said....everybody knows me. :lol:

:roll:

beanAuthor

May 19, '08 · 7:37 AM#14

I took a baseball off the nose in little league. Didn't need to do much as in time it took care of it self. Swelling went down and it wasn't different enought to worry with . Hope she's ok.

Mr OL broke his during basketball and he had about the same experience. Didn't go to the dr but now when he eats his nose runs. I thought it was just when he ate spicy foods but if I think about it he does leave the table a lot to go blow his nose. ( I never know this was from a broken nose until this morning....guess I never asked :idontno:

)

I hope Sam doesn't get this problem...she has enough with her allergy/sinus stuff.

margarita brocolia

May 19, '08 · 7:52 AM#15

so, how does one elevate one's nose? just curious! walk around with your nose in the air?

..This was my first thought too! Maybe Sam can tap into her theatrical side and be snooty for a while.

OL - sure hope it's not broken,

.

Beach Fanatic

May 19, '08 · 8:45 AM#16

We reccently had a nasty little accident with my Sam. My wife accidentally slammed his little pinky in the door leading to our deck. His little finger nail is in the process of falling off. I have never seen him cry in pain like that before (and hopefully never will again).

beanAuthor

May 19, '08 · 8:56 AM#17

We reccently had a nasty little accident with my Sam. My wife accidentally slammed his little pinky in the door leading to our deck. His little finger nail is in the process of falling off. I have never seen him cry in pain like that before (and hopefully never will again).

I know it's so hard to see our kids get hurt...especially the little ones. Thankfully their fingers are a little more flexible than ours. Even in 12 years old with 3 fingers completely shut in the car door there were no broken bones. pretty amazing.

SWGB

May 19, '08 · 12:39 PM#18

...all I can think about is the Brady Bunch and Marcia getting hit in the nose with the football! OUCH! I'll hope for a good outcome for Sam!

Marcia Marcia MARCIA!!!!

Seriously though I hope she feels better, broken noses hurt. :cry:

Beach Fanatic

May 19, '08 · 2:06 PM#19

Yes been through this experience, Ouch.

You have done most everything you can do, ice, elevate and give her Tylenol or Advil for pain.

After the swelling goes down, if it is crooked you can see a doctor about realignment.

If it starts to swell, increase in bleeding or severe pain, take her to the doctor.

Good luck.

beanAuthor

May 19, '08 · 2:40 PM#20

Marcia Marcia MARCIA!!!!

Seriously though I hope she feels better, broken noses hurt.

thanks

Yes been through this experience, Ouch.

You have done most everything you can do, ice, elevate and give her Tylenol or Advil for pain.

After the swelling goes down, if it is crooked you can see a doctor about realignment.

If it starts to swell, increase in bleeding or severe pain, take her to the doctor.

Good luck.

She's with Mr OL at Grandma's today. I think she thought she'd get more sympathy there. :lolabove:

But, yeah, her Grandma is spoiling her. I think she's doing okay and still icing it on and off. No addtional bleeding or swelling.

SoWal Insider

May 19, '08 · 2:42 PM#21

thanks

She's with Mr OL at Grandma's today. I think she thought she'd get more sympathy there. But, yeah, her Grandma is spoiling her. I think she's doing okay and still icing it on and off. No addtional bleeding or swelling.