Falling

Anonymous
June 9, 2007 at 5:19 pm

Hi Flower, sorry to hear about your fall.
I have fallen a few times over the past 3 years, the worst being this past winter.
I was walking my dog Sheba at night after a heavy snowfall, and I slipped and fell on the ice.
A visit to the ER showed that I had broken 3 ribs…this was probably the worst pain I have experienced since the onset of my illness.
I have learned to be very careful in certain situations…wet floors, ice, uneven terrain. I am determined not to use a cane if I can avoid it.
Best of luck to you Flower…. Barry

Falling

Anonymous
December 13, 2006 at 11:33 pm

Nate has fallen 3 times since he got home 2 1/2 mos ago and come close half a dozen other times.
He can walk with a walker but not very well and not very long before his knees buckle.
His legs are still very rubbery and very wobbly.
His leg muscles are not coming back too well, 11 mos out.
It just tells us that the nerve damage he has is not done healing and sending good signals, or the muscles would be able to get stronger.
It’s discouraging to him at times but he is eager to get back into pt again now that the insurance mess is over.
He awaits the phone call and he’s ready.
I know he will get better.