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Posted 1/28/2015 12:39 AM (GMT 0)
Well I fell in the snow today. It is wild how much I wanted to scoot in the snow and not get any help with getting up. I am almost 70 now and my fire to be independent was pushed to the limit.

However, two very good looking young men from the Rescue Squad came to help me get up. Everybody was over the top in being worried about me. That basically made me angry except for the two very good looking young men...they were great!

My car keys are lost in the snow but I guess they will surface one day soon. Have another set in the meanwhile.

turn turn turn
Posted 1/28/2015 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
Way to look at the bright side. I fell on New Years day on the black ice on my back patio. Wasn't pleasant. I think I actually fractured my elbow inside somewhere.

It would have been so funny if you just started doing snow angels. :) glad you had some handsome rescuers. Maybe you'll find those keys this spring.
Posted 2/1/2015 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
Our maintenance man used a rake and found them. I fell in a medical dump (o I mean facility) in March of last year. This was because of the drugs they gave me and their hostile attitude. HORRIBLE.

Needed to take muscle relaxants. Unreal. Kept on having these spasms and was actually in tears with the whole thing.

Luckily this was a soft landing and those beautiful blue eyes of the rescue squad worker, well!

Jake's Mom, why don't you get an xray of your arm? They did that with my back to make sure there were no fractures last March.
Posted 2/2/2015 5:26 PM (GMT 0)
I am able to use my elbow, and the swelling has gone down. I am seeing a new Rheumy in April, and I'm sure she will x-ray everything.

I fell again in my driveway yesterday afternoon. No ice, no snow, just bent over to pick up something, and kept going down. I made it out of this one with some very slightly skinned palms. Good grief!

Glad your keys were found.
Posted 2/4/2015 11:40 PM (GMT 0)
are we having fun yet? had to take my car out for a spin yesterday because it was sounding weird. a absolutely obnoxious woman started cursing at me and i left the grocery store with my stomach in knots. obnoxious woman was conversing with her boyfriend who was working at the cash register. today I called the store and demanded a letter of apology and a gift card. don't need the gift card but make them pay. this is the only thing they understand.

and all those fancy things work on the key ring. the maintenance man says they run for $300.
Posted 2/8/2015 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
trapped inside today, the golden years
Posted 2/9/2015 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
Ugh, Joan. Sorry about that experience. I've been holding down my couch for the past 72 hours. I haven't been this sick in a long while. I don't remember parts of the last few days, but I have many bruises, and my husband says I was like a pinball trying to go down our hallway to get to the bathroom. He said he just got up and followed me when I'd move to make sure I didn't hit anything too hard.

I'm fever free today, and hoping this horrible deep cough doesn't last much longer. It is killing my neck and shoulder!
Posted 2/10/2015 1:52 AM (GMT 0)

Jake'sMom, hope you feel better soon!

Posted 2/10/2015 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, heartfan. I'm improving every day. I see you're new here too. Hope all is well with you.
Posted 2/10/2015 7:06 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I had bilateral hip replacement last August. This week is the first week i have not used a cane at all. I was mostly using for balance. I'm taking longer walks and using more steps now than elevators. My co-workers and I are planning a bowling outing, but I don't think I'm ready for that! Overall, I'm doing great and recovering well. I wish pain relief and healing for everyone on here suffering with OA.
Posted 2/11/2015 7:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hi heartfan,

Good for you. You are doing great on the road to recovery.

I had a revision last oct. Still takin it slow and love that higher seat on the WT. still with PT. Getting stronger every day. Getting ready for a good summer.

Many heeling blessings sent UR way.

3time THR
CHOTTI
Posted 2/23/2015 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
well wonders have never ceased and the ortho who i was seeing for my knee (only one knee left, the other was replaced) spoke with me regarding my back and also help me with tendonistis in my shoulder.

have an excellent podiatrist too. have to look at the bright side but some days it is not easy.

best wishes to you all
Posted 2/23/2015 6:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Joan,
What type of knee do u have. How long was UR recovery?
Having joints replaced are not for sissies!

It takes hard work to get thru the initial 8 weeks, then recovery dependes on a variety of things.

What foot problems do u have? I do have a few in that area too!

Both my shoulders are screwed into place from rotator issues. Been avoiding replacement.

Most of my joint issues are from EDS and OA.

It's the strengths that we have that provide the determination that with knowing this is our only alternative for heeling that we can move on with life ...with lots of help! Stay strong....
Posted 3/7/2015 12:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, so sorry that I did not respond earlier. Yes, I was born with hammer toes and now wear orthodic inserts and SAS shoes. SAS means San Antonio Shoes from the Hill Country of Texas and they are indeed quite excellent.

I had a total knee replacement and it was quite horrible. Very painful and almost no encouragement from the medical people. All they did was praise the surgeon.

I told the surgeons right away that my ankle hurt and the guy who did the surgery said "there is nothing wrong with your ankle" Landed up in a unna boot (big boot of guaze, I choose blue) and had to see the ortho who got my inserts. That group took an mri (magnetic resonance imagery).

Finally drove out of the area and saw a pain management person who gave me a shot in the bursa of my ankle and after about 2 or 3 months, the pain subsided.
Posted 3/7/2015 12:25 PM (GMT 0)
Dear Chotti

What is EDS? Wishing all a very pleasant weekend or as much as you can muster.

We had a wicked February here with an average of 12 degrees. Thursday I went swimming (indoors, of course) and it was wonderful to be free in the water. Hope to go Sunday too. Gotta scoot...chores await.

best wishes to all
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