internal bruising

[Lisax]

i fell over last night and when i say that i mean trippd over something and went absolutely flying landing pretty hard on my shoulder and arm... its very painful today and although no bruising has came out i think it may al be bruised inside... is there anything that can take this pain away???

[Englishbird]

Pain is there for a reason, it's telling you to be kind to your arm.  Ice is the best thing as it reduces inflammation and will lessen the pain, combine it with anti-inflamatory's (ibuprofin/neurophen).

Also go and get some arnica tablets (any chemist) and take them religiously, they help with bruising and with the shock your body has had.

Hope you feel better soon x

[Toronto]

Lisax

I would make an appointment to see your doctor if it persists.  I did exactly the same thing only to find out I had cracked my shoulder bone.  He was absolutely certain as he had also done this.  Can you feel a bone protruding.  Have it checked.