The stinging is easing off nicely now thanks to the dock leaves and wet chunks of towel while I wait for the freezer to get the other bits really cold for me, but most of all thanks to everyone for the suggestions of what to try, and for being so caring
I don`t usually moan at something hurting, [ as madmare can testify, she knows I usually just get on with things ], but this one combined with the arm already being knackered was just too much to bear alone, once again Dogsey comes through to make things better

the thing is patch, ok its sore just now, even though you dont really want to put a claim in, you just never know what these type of injurys will go onto, you may have problems for life now, I know what its like living with my back and hips, after a bout of physio you may feel good for a long time, but it will creep back up,, the next time you may just turn your arm a funny way and bang back to square one,, so it will all link back to the original injury,, even though you may not really think it has,,, keep a very open mind on claiming, you may live to regret it if you dont and find out you have limited ability with it in a years time x

I think a thread/survey is in order, I`ll do one now

Glad it's easing.
Fingers crossed a good nights sleep will help.

Awwwwww Patch,you have been in the wars have you not.Poor soul,hope it all eases sooner rather than later,huge hugs and big slobbery kisses from my lot too,xxxxxxxxx

I will think about it Shona, I`ll see what the doc says about long term prognosis. I had an old injury years ago which does still rear up from time to time and yep literally from just moving the wrong way can cause that one to be as bad as it ever was, [ that one was over 20 years ago ], so you are absolutely right that something as stupid as this could have very real long term effects.
They should be accountable, if not to me individually/financially, [ just an apology would be nice ], then to all the customers who have this happen but don`t realise the extent of it so don`t say anything and the firm therefore end up doing nothing to rectify it in-store.

Have posted a survey HERE

Hi Patch , I'm glad you are getting some relief from the nettle stings. I just had another idea for future reference. If you gather some dock leaves and make an infusion you could soak a cloth in the "dock leave tea" , stick it in the freezer and use it as a cold compress on the area that has been stung . Or stick a bunch of leaves in a blender to make " dock leave lotion" , ready to apply if and when required without the pain of rubbing the whole leaves on your sore skin . . ( I know , I've got some imagination , but I HAVE just had my strong bedtime dihydrocodeine ). Got to go to bed now before I fall off the chair as these tablets knock me out ! Hope you feel much better soon and Missy says no probs , here's a million more Staffie kisses .