car run over foot

[lilianabo]

this morning whilst out running, a car ran over my feet knocking me to the ground. A paramedic and police came. I have a bump on my head which hurts to touch.  My feet felt ok after, but I think I was a bit shocked. My left foot starting to become fuzzy later in the afternoon, like pins and needles and it's gone quite cold. Is this nerve damage? Or is it a normal reaction?
Thanks Michelle

[NoMoMeth4me]

Well I'm pleased to hear you are ok. You are very lucky!!

Best wishes.

-Brian.

[lilianabo]

Thanks for the replies. 2 days on and I feel ok. My left side hurts as it took most of the impact. Still a bit fuzzy in the left foot, but my doc assures me it's not permenant nerve damage. So I'm happy now!

Michelle

[NoMoMeth4me]

Tuck is 100% correct about contacting the authorities. As we have BOTH been involved in serious MVA's we know from experience how important this fact is.

Not that you were involved in a serious MVA but, a car weighing approx 4,000 lbs driving over one's feet generally will do EXTENSIVE damage to the feet. That's a lot of weigh/force distributed across the volume of a tire only amplifies the damage potentially caused.

Get checked QUICKLY. If you were lucky and didn't sustain major injury you will at least be able to put your mind at rest.

Make sense?

-Brian.

[Tuckamore]

Hi Michelle,

Please go to ER as suggested above. I too am surprised that the paramedics didn't insist that you to ER. You are injured and your injuries needs to be evaluated. Don't second guess what could be going this is not your fault. Have a good clinical examination. Additionally you should notify the police that you have sought medical treatment due to the accident. In my opinion the person that hit you should be responsible for any medical care you seek as a result of the accident.

Please let us know how it you are doing. We will be interested in hearing your updates. I hope you will soon be feeling better.

Take Care,
Tuck

[NoMoMeth4me]

I would recommend you going to the ER sooner rather than later.

I'm suprised the paramedic didn't tell you to do this? That's a LOT of force to have a car go over your foot and will normally do extensive damage to a persons foot.

Better to be safe than sorry in my opinion and go and get checked out.

Let us know what you decide. I hope you are ok and the pain subsides soon.