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  • I need a bit of sympathy here!

    Hi everyone,
    I'm sitting here feeling a bit sorry for myself and feel I need you lot to cheer me up. On my birthday (6 weeks ago) I fell over on the way TO the restaurent, hurt my hip (not broken) and wrist (probably broken). To cut a long and tedious story short, my wrist is still immobilised and will be until 10th January.
    Sunday morning I woke up around 6.30, so decided to leave OH to a lie in and go down to do some school work. It didn't quite work as planned. I slipped on the top step and went down like a toboggan rider, though a lot more bumpy. I was going so fast, and each step hit into my back, then I hit the wall at the bottom and was thrown around the curve, to end up on the middle landing floor.
    I managed to NOT knock the broken wrist, but bouncing off the wall badly bruised my left ankle, albow and hip, besides the constant battering of my back. Poor OH was woken by the sound of Ann bouncing down the stairs, followed by a plaintive call for help.
    On the brightside, nothing was broken, but I can't get out of bed, dress or wash without help. Yesterday I spent laying down, reading, but today I'm propped up in a chair in the bedroom, hoping the computer will provide some interest. I might even do some work, but concentrating, and one handed typing isn't going to be easy.
    I'm dreading going back into work too, they all think I'm dreadfully accident prone, and this will just confirm it.
    I could not live without a garden, it is my place to unwind and recover, to marvel at the power of all growing things, even weeds!
    Now a little Shrinking Violet.

    http://potagerplot.blogspot.com/

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    I do sympathise with you, I hate being housebound, let alone bed-bound

    How come you keep falling over? Are you genuinely clumsy, or is there something up with your sense of balance?
    All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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    • #3
      Big {{{{hugs}}}} hope you feel better soon.
      http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/sarajjohnson
      http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...blogs/pipkins/

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      • #4
        Oh dear! Poor you. I think you are going to have to prepare yourself for all the very obvious joks about taking more water etc etc.You could practice smiling sweetly whilst you're laid up!!
        Seriously though you really have been through it and not a good time of year either. Can you manage a nice warm soak with healing bath salts for all your aches and pains? Hope you're on the mend soon.xx
        Gardening forever- housework whenever

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        • #5
          Well, being in a bit of a pickle myself at the moment, I have every sympathy for you. How ghastly! We all hate it when we can't run around as normal.
          I agree with 2sheds - ask your Doc for a little check up just to eliminate anything untoward - it may be something really daft in your ear for example that you'll be really glad to get sorted.

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          • #6
            Poor you Barley Sugar. I hope you soon mend - and put some arnica on the bruises!
            Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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            • #7
              I think part of the problem is the medication I was put on after I tripped on loose carpet at work 2 years ago. In order to manage to work I have to take max dose; they think it's nerve damage in the neck, but the side effects can be slower reactions, confusion and clumsiness. Not the bext combination for a teacher.
              Last edited by BarleySugar; 07-12-2010, 08:27 AM.
              I could not live without a garden, it is my place to unwind and recover, to marvel at the power of all growing things, even weeds!
              Now a little Shrinking Violet.

              http://potagerplot.blogspot.com/

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              • #8
                You have my sympathy Barley Sugar, what a nightmare for you. Hope you're up and about soon.
                Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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                • #9
                  My sympathies, Hon. I know what being 'laid-up' is like too. Thankfully, 'you lot' on here have been doing a fabulous job of keeping me sane. ((((HUGS)))) from me and the Cat, and hope you're up and about soon.
                  All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                  Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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                  • #10
                    Ouch that sounds painful, so sorry to hear you have hurt yourself. If you have some time you can always find someone to chat to on here. Hope you feel better soon
                    Updated my blog on 13 January

                    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra.../blogs/stella/

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by BarleySugar View Post
                      In order to manage to work I have to take max dose; they think it's nerve damage in the neck, but the side effects can be slower reactions, confusion and clumsiness. Not the bext combination for a teacher.
                      Thats the problem its easier to fall over when you're trying to be careful, take care and I hope you soon mend.
                      Location....East Midlands.

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                      • #12
                        Cripes Anne. What a nightmare.

                        I'd also try and find out whether you have done any damage to your balance etc.

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                        • #13
                          Oh no, what a horrible time you're having Barleysugar. I hope you get on the mend soon, must be frustrating being housebound.
                          Hugs to you!

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                          • #14
                            you have my sympathies too.
                            Try you tube if you can't concentrate for long, there should be something funny on there

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                            • #15
                              Aww you poor thing, you have been in the wars.

                              Sympathy coming your way from me and little Munch, although she is slightly snotty at the moment so dont get to close!

                              Bug hugs, get well soon
                              Little ol' me

                              Has just bagged a Lottie!
                              Oh and the chickens are taking over my garden!
                              FIL and MIL - http://vegblogs.co.uk/chubbly/

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