Oh Sheena, I'm so sorry! I agree with all of the advice you've received so far. You have to protect yourself from the falls somehow. I've fallen several times and have ceramic tile everywhere. Tile is not the best thing to land on.

I have a cane, a walker, and a wheelchair ready to go any time I might need them.

You can contact the NMSS to see if they can loan you these types of items if you can't buy them. You can keep them for as long as you need them.

I think you should probably see a doctor to assess your latest injury. It does sound like you could've broken a rib.

Take care, Sheena .