againstthegrain
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Thank you. Indeed the ice was treacherous that day covered with rain and a thin coating of fresh snow on top of the moisture.
How many of us fall/ and falls in general
- Thread starter Ruthanne
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This is very similar to what happened to me. I was in fine average health, never thought twice about walking, I worked FT plus OT. And one day I fell. Never have been sure what even caused my fall. It did not seem that big at first. But the pain was unbearable and the health care system did not do sh*t for it. Things then progressed into other things and other health issues and then more falls and then two broken fibula which they missed and never found for well over a month maybe a few. Then lack of mobility caused more issues...
About a year and a half now. It's too long and crazy of a story to go into and thank God I've come through it after a lot of struggles and trying to stay away from the bad health care people and find the good, and the trials with insurance and more... I'm far from back to where I was yet but am walking again but i'm scared to death now of falling and because I barely walked and more for awhile, my balance feels off to me at times. In my own home, I've gotten pretty secure but when I leave I worry a LOT. I watch surfaces make sure I pick feet up, etc. and so much more.
I'm scared now where I never was before...
Physical therapy here is harder than heck to get into. If one doesn't make a ton of appointments ahead of time they can forget it. In the past I've never been a big fan of PT and in one case I think it caused more damage than it helped so that put me off of any belief in it... BUT I do know muscles need to be worked and such.When one can't or doesn't use them for a length of time that doesn't help either...
Because of one problem leading to more and more health issues, boy can I understand that boat. I thought I was going to end up in at least assisted living if not a home at one point. Scarier than heck when I'm only in my early 60s and was fine one day but then not the next. It's been a long road and still is...
I have several things now for PT to address and I'm not sure if the reasons and issues are still fully understood...
For one that scares me the most is IF I fall,I can't get myself back up. I need them to teach me ways I can hopefully do that if such happens again.
I have arm, back and neck issues. So when I do go it's what is most important to work on today... Oh and walking and balance issues.
I was reading through this thread for the first time and this post I picked to reply from because I can understand a person having one problem that then led into how many more health problems and it fits what I feel I've been through in the last year and a half.
Don't anyone take their walking and balance for granted. Mine were fine and then they weren't. And at first I could still walk and balance but due imo to lack of any help with the initial injuries and pain, it led into a lot more problems...
hawkdon
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- Liberty MO
I have never gone to PT or heart therapy for the main issu
of $$$$$$$$, they simply want more than I can afford.....
of $$$$$$$$, they simply want more than I can afford.....
Have you applied for help through the actual medical provider? They often forgive it all. If your circumstances warrant it. Even if you have some assets. Apply, explain your unique situation if need be. Call your main hospital/clinic in your area and ask for their finance aid assistance and application.I have never gone to PT or heart therapy for the main issu
of $$$$$$$$, they simply want more than I can afford.....
I've had four falls of note. Two were directly related to prescribed medication causing my blood pressure to crash and passing out. The second two occurred in the form of extremely restless sleep episodes. Two times about four months apart I literally fell out of bed landing on the hardwood floor. I have noted these to my sleep apnea provider and haven't really come up with any defined solution.
I'd suggest a bed rail until things are figured out just as a safety precaution for the restless sleep episodes. Well worth it and better than some major injury from falling on the hardwood floor. It's not a solution as to cause but it will help with safety.
Just look up bed rail on Walmart, probably Amazon as well. There are many options as to lengths and types. On most, the bottom goes under the mattress and the weight keeps it in place.
I just did on Wmart and tons popped up.
They can also give a hand in getting out of bed for those with that issue. Something to grab onto to get up.
OneEyedDiva
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OMGoodness Ruthanne. So sorry that happened! Thank God you weren't hurt any worse than you were. I can imagine how painful that must be. It's been a couple of weeks, has the pain subsided? Have you heard back from the nurse about Spine?
I never thought I'd be the victim of falls, but I've fallen three times in the past few years. The first time I was walking too fast, which is not good to do on city streets. One of those nubby things that I guess is supposed to help people in wheelchairs maneuver the curb was damaged and sticking up. I tripped over that and fell forward, bruising my knee and realized later, fracturing my pinky. My son convinced me to see a doctor. The doctor was 15 miles away. He was very nice and had me fitted for a cast during that first visit. After that my pinky hasn't "lined up" with my other fingers. This reply is long enough; I'll post about the other falls later.
I never thought I'd be the victim of falls, but I've fallen three times in the past few years. The first time I was walking too fast, which is not good to do on city streets. One of those nubby things that I guess is supposed to help people in wheelchairs maneuver the curb was damaged and sticking up. I tripped over that and fell forward, bruising my knee and realized later, fracturing my pinky. My son convinced me to see a doctor. The doctor was 15 miles away. He was very nice and had me fitted for a cast during that first visit. After that my pinky hasn't "lined up" with my other fingers. This reply is long enough; I'll post about the other falls later.
PeppermintPatty
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Oh dear. You fell again, @Ruthanne
What terrible luck you are having. At least your food didn’t fall. I wish you the best of luck moving forward. It’s good that you are reaching out to people who can help. Sorry you got a bum chiropractor. You had to pay full price also. That’s a shame. You could get more coveraged if you use physical therapy.
All the best
P.P.
What terrible luck you are having. At least your food didn’t fall. I wish you the best of luck moving forward. It’s good that you are reaching out to people who can help. Sorry you got a bum chiropractor. You had to pay full price also. That’s a shame. You could get more coveraged if you use physical therapy.
All the best
P.P.