Hospital--me

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Well, this morning @ 3a.m. I fell down the second flight of stairs---
What happened I dont know---all of a sudden the 5 steps went out from under me ---and my ass--and lower back hit each and every step--
When I got to the bottom---I stood up and was thankful that I could move---but with such pain----
I woke L. and we went to the hospital---tis now 6PM and we got home an hour ago--

Did a CAT----and I have 2 compressed fractures --L1 and L4---and I thought I knew pain!!!! OMG---this is torture

They dripped morphine to ease the pain but now I am on Oxicondon for this pain---took one pill and I was flying higher than a kite---NOT a very good feeling---tomorrow we see the orthopedic---and he is taking his own set of Xrays and I shall discuss this pain med with him--

There must be something easier on the system---

PIPPI---so wanna combine together and call us the TRAPPED- EASED COUZINS :lol:
At least U fly thru the air----I keep closer to the ground!! :crutches: :bricks:

Sooooo----our visit to Carol and George is called off again---they must think so poorly of us for all the times we had to cancel---
Turkey Day is going to be without me and gramps------

And now,after all these hours @ the hospital I am off to MY BED~~~

Once again---a very WELLNESS :happyturkeyday: to one and all--

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Post by hazel »

So sorry to read this. 2 fractured vertebrae--aaack. I wonder what position is going to be comfortable for you, if any. I'm thinking sitting won't be too good. At least you've got a good :nurse: in Mr. Luigi, right?

Hope you will find a way to be in less pain, but not :flyingdoveleft: on the meds.

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Post by Peggy »

Cuz'n,

I'm so glad you didn't break your neck! And you know I speak from experience :roll:

Just back from a wonderful trip with Carole and David in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara (and, nope, I didn't fall down anywhere!). Will send some pics when I catch up on all my housework and work here at the office.

Why do we have to pay to play????

Love ya Cuz...take care!

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Post by annie oakley »

Wow Barb! I am so sorry you had this accident. I hope you find a comfortable place and position to sleep. My grandson had a hard time when he had the comprssion fractures with the vetebrae. You have a good pain killer there Barb. Maybe your doc could give you sone pain patches, they last longer. I have some for when the fibro and arthritis act up together, Take it barbara Love Oma
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Post by tex »

Barbara,

That's a real bummer. I'm glad it wasn't worse, but it was certainly bad enough. That's probably not going to help the problem you're having with the sciatic nerve, either.

I hope you can find a way to rest and recuperate.

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Love and very, very gentle hugs to you Barbara. I hope you can find a comfortable position so that you can get some rest.

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Oh no! I agree with Mars....gentle hugs only! Take care dear Barbara!

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Post by MaggieRedwings »

Dear Barbara,

I was so saddened to hear about the fall and with everything you already have on your plate, this just takes the :birthdaycakecandles: (Best I could find for a cake!).

Remember when I did a flight of stairs back at the old house and lucily only tore ligaments, tendons and had a very bad sprain. You definitely are not so lucky and I do hope you can find a position that makes you comfortable and that the ortho doc has a real plan and better meds.

So sorry you will miss you visit with Carole and Thanksgiving with the family. I am sure Lou will be the perfect nurse.

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Post by Polly »

Oh no, Sis,

That is the pits. What a bummer. I hope the pain is manageable and that the fractures heal quickly. Please take good care of yourself. Is Lou waiting on you?

Lots of love and a big gentle hug :bigbighug:

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Post by starfire »

I'd like to say all the same things everyone else has already said. Surely hoping the fractures will heal quickly and that the pain will be manageable. Really sorrry this happened to you, dear lady.

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Post by jenilake »

Barb.

I am so sorry to hear about your fall!!! I wish I could help you, but from here, I don't know how. Please be careful. I loved talking to you, before.

I feel so bad that you had such an accidant!!! Let us know how you are doing!!! I will keep in touch!!!

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Post by CAMary »

Oh my goodness Barbara!

I hope you are quickly on the mend and not in much pain!

Let Lou be your :nurse: !

I hope they can get on top of your pain issues ASAP!

Big hugs!

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Post by grannyh »

Hope you get to feeling better soon! I broke my ankle last January and that was painful enough.. can't imagine fracturing disks...YIKES!
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Post by Tessa »

Barbara!

I am so sorry to read about your accident. I hope you are better now and with less pain. (And glad that it has not been more serious).

A big hug for you.:bigbighug:

I am sure you will have a very good carer. :flowersmiley:
Wish you a quick recovery.

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