Re: Fall down accident - need help

[Guest guest]

Paige

Hope you get to feeling better soon! I know that had to hurt like

heck. Take care of yourself!

Joy

Paige <paigec38@...> wrote:

Long story short: My ankle twisted beneath me on a cracked sidewalk

yesterday. I was

taken by ambulance to the ER where x-rays were negative, yet damage substantial.

I

sprained my left knee and badly sprained my right ankle. The swelling and pain

are

substantial. The ER doctor prescribed me Percocet and it's only taking the edge

off.

Does RA make injuries worse? I've been told that I need to see an orthopedist

because all

the ligaments in my ankle may be torn.

Many thanks,

Paige

[Guest guest]

Sorry for your fall, Paige. I hope you will soon recover from your

injuries.

I sometimes think that we all have a certain quota of falls that we

have to have. I fell down last week, doing the simple task of carrying

a comforter from the dryer to the bedroom. When I reached the den, I

guess the comforter was dragging the floor, and I stumbled on it. I

landed on my elbows and knees, but fortunately sustained no injuries. I

was just sore for a few days, especially my arms. I always feel stupid

when I fall, because it's such a shock, and I always think, " If only I

had been a little more careful. "

Sue

On Tuesday, February 6, 2007, at 12:54 PM, Paige wrote:

> Long story short: My ankle twisted beneath me on a cracked sidewalk

> yesterday. I was

> taken by ambulance to the ER where x-rays were negative, yet damage

> substantial. I

> sprained my left knee and badly sprained my right ankle. The swelling

> and pain are

> substantial. The ER doctor prescribed me Percocet and it's only

> taking the edge off.

[Guest guest]

paige hugs sorry u fell but thank god u didnt end up lik me...surgery

tomorrow wed feb 7th @ 10:30am to repair a severly broken arm. wondering how i

managed that? i tripped over my 3 yr old daughter and landed on concrete. ouch

to

say the least. the oxycodone 5 mg is takng the edge off but still hurts like

hell. take care cant reply till friday or so... hugs

julie

[Guest guest]

That's awful, Paige!

I hope you've contacted your rheumatologist. Don't be shy about asking for

better pain relief.

Not an MD

[ ] Fall down accident - need help

> Long story short: My ankle twisted beneath me on a cracked sidewalk

> yesterday. I was

> taken by ambulance to the ER where x-rays were negative, yet damage

> substantial. I

> sprained my left knee and badly sprained my right ankle. The swelling and

> pain are

> substantial. The ER doctor prescribed me Percocet and it's only taking

> the edge off.

>

> Does RA make injuries worse? I've been told that I need to see an

> orthopedist because all

> the ligaments in my ankle may be torn.

>

> Many thanks,

>

> Paige

[Guest guest]

Good luck, !

Not an MD

Re: [ ] Fall down accident - need help

> paige hugs sorry u fell but thank god u didnt end up lik me...surgery

> tomorrow wed feb 7th @ 10:30am to repair a severly broken arm. wondering

> how i

> managed that? i tripped over my 3 yr old daughter and landed on concrete.

> ouch to

> say the least. the oxycodone 5 mg is takng the edge off but still hurts

> like

> hell. take care cant reply till friday or so... hugs

> julie

[Guest guest]

Paige, my prayers for your quick recovery. I'm not sure RA makes injuries worse,

but I truly believe we are much more prone to falls and injuries. When I was

living in a 3 level townhouse, I fell about once a week and it was always a

surprise. Now that I'm in a rambler, I don't fall to often, but I do fall. At

the State Fair I fell going on the sidewalk from a grassy area. I always feel

stupid, but then very relieved nothing is broken.

Good luck and very gentle hugs to you and !

Colleen

[Guest guest]

it did for me. last spring i was working on the new

house - painting, climbing step ladder, moving furn i

had no business moving - and had a stress fracture on

my hip. it took longer to heal than a normal person.

i don't know if you attend church, but if you need

help, try local churchs. or the united way, salvation

army, goodwill, etc. sometimes there are older people

who are looking to help people!

Sincerely,

kelley s.

May you have grace and peace in your life and the lives of those you love.

cajunsahms/

sulphurmoms/

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