Oh no, Dave!
I'm so sorry to hear about your fall. I hope you feel better soon.
You have a gift of saying exactly the right thing to bring cheer and hope when we need it most.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Cheryl

Haven't noticed Dave posting lately and was getting quite concerned. Like so

many others; looked forward to reading his posts.

Dave, be well; you are missed.


Gerry

Thank you All, my Friends, for your concern and good wishes.

Last Tuesday eve, 21st, I had another fall - just as when I busted up my ribs -onto my stiff right arm this time, jarring my neck. Pain in my neck and arm (I get referred pain) was bad from the shock and got worse overnight.

In the morning my Ex took me to Minor Injuries, who took one look, slapped me in a Collar and called an Ambulance. I was then totally immobilised in head restraints and back-board for the trip to the major Trauma Unit and for 14 hours total.

After Exams by 3 Drs and C-Spine MRI - quick way to get one, but not reccommended - turns out I have 3 Spinal Cord Compressions in neck at 5, 6, 8 and long- term degeneration everywhere. Luckily, I just aggravated the H… out of everything, no more damage, but they kept me in overnight as a precaution.

Now, neck is settling a little but I still cannot lift head up and movement to right has decreased by another 20%. Left arm numbness down to Middle, Ring and Pinkie fingers has increased by 50%. Right arm pain, to which I am no stranger, has increased exponentially and will not settle. That individual, stabbing, burning pain is an 8/9 - taken down to 5 for an hour by all my many meds. After a week I wonder whether the current frequency is my new 'Normal'?

I have had to be away from this Forum I regard as Home as I have been unable to manage my Tablet or phone, typing causes unbelievable pain - bearable at this moment on my phone. It has added to my frustrations being unable to participate. Still, I am on the way back now, I'll just have to time my visits with my meds.

Oh, 2 Plusses, MrsD - I am off Statins, yay! And my PM appt has been brought forward, so I will be able to discuss all of this, and more, with a great Dr in 4 weeks.

Thank you All once again.

Dave.

jeez Dave
when can we catch a break
is it not a beautiful thing
to know how very much you are missed
and very much needed
oh how well do i know when wanting to share
it to is painful
i type with a pencil and use the eraser side
laptop on its side left
and like today
want to catch up
as i am awaiting that break
you take care
sounds like ex is helpful
this is nice
this makes me happy
be happy things could
could have been sooooooooooooo
much worse
please be careful
loss of sight
i hope you are using two canes
if you must
falling my fear
fallen twice this year
walk with the cane in house also
when needed
otherwise i would bounce wall to wall
i'm sure you get the picture
now be safe
thank you for sharing
love
me

Hi Dave,

It is good to have news of you, even if it is not good news. Obviously more than one of us was worried about you! I sincerely hope your new "frequency" is not the new normal and that you will have continued healing and settling. Honestly, you may be sore for 2-3 weeks so we will all hope for improvement.

Your compassion and kind eloquence are sorely missed but please do stay out as long as needed to properly care for yourself.

Sending prayers for recovery and healing love,

Rest up Dave.
We're all wishing you a speedy recovery.

Hopefully you can get to watch the Ashes game at Edgbaston instead of watching here.

Dear Eva,

You have no idea how much it means to have Worth here. I have so very little left in the Real World.

This one fall was when I wasn't using my cane, just taking 4-5 steps across the room. Although this type of fall would not have been stopped by anything. Am just going to have to creep about even slower and not try to push myself at all. Such is life.

Dave.

oh dave, so sorry to read this. Glad that you are home, take care of yourself.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Sorry it took this fall for you, as well as all of us, to realize what a "treasure" you are.

You are an inspiration; when needed. Also; you tell it straight which is often needed.

You are quite talented in many ways. Thru your description, I can even visualize the beautiful scenery you see looking out your window.

Take care dear friend.

Gerry

Dave, just so you know, I use an aluminum walking stick/hiking pole around the house some days...and always on the stairs. I was warned by PT not to fall again, or risk ending up in a nursing home.

I think you will notice an improvement with the end of your statin.
Those drugs affect the brain, and other tissues in a very negative way.

I think the stick is lighter than a cane, and a bit more stabilizing.
Don't try to do too much, until you feel more stable. Are you getting some physical therapy? I found mine after a nasty fall to be very helpful in the long run.