another fall

[bellablot]

knee gave way again, down i went, hubby came running in helped me and i burst into tears i feel useless my body isnt mine anymore, gona have some cracking bruises on my arm and knee tomorrow, this is becoming a regular thing now, feel very low tonite xxx

[hamble99b]

sorry to hear that hun,

falls really do shake you up,

thankfully, your hubby was there,

sending you a gentle hug (( ))

sandra..

[Lifeback]

Hi bellablot that keeps happening to me have osteoarthitis i havent fallen yet but the pain is terrible think im following in my mums footsteps two knee replacements and hip. Hope you feel better soon x

[Ginsing]

Morning Poor you it really sets us back doesnt it. I hope the bruises arent too bad try some whitch hazel on them very soothing! Do you use sticks to help you move about? Good luck xgins

[snowbell]

Oh dear! Did exactly same on fri. Twisted ankle and foot is all bruised as foot gave way too! Know exactly how you feel. I always say I want a new body when my mam asks if I want anything when she goes shopping!xx

[Hidden]

Oh dear that isn't good I have fibro and arthritis and my ankle and knee give way exactly the same , so far I have broken three ribs....I am so scared of falling so I can sympathise with you totally

VGx

[bbstport]

so sorry to hear about your fall - hope u are ok. that happens to me i have fibro and osteoarthritis in several joints and i too have had several falls. living on my own it scares me to death.

hugs x

[chrissy57]

That happens a lot to me too babe. Only a couple if weeks ago my knee gave way and down I went. The momentum was so strong I head buttedthe floor and gave myself a nasty graze on my nose and a lump on my forehead which turned a lovely colour. When I went to my dla appeal tribunal, I told them about my frequent falling bearing in mind I am only 50, and the disability expert suggested I get a zimmer frame for outdoor trips!!! No one can possibly understand what we go through that's why this site is a god send, without it we would feel so terribly alone. Chin up babe x

[aura2]

Hugs bellablot . Scary stuff. It happens to me to knee gave way on sunday I bashed my head on the kitchen cupboard as I fell . Had some funny ones too . My hip gave way as I got out of my wheelchair on a train ( to get off ) I landed on a very surprised mans lap .... Dont let it override you stay positive xx

[soo19]

hi love my experience was that I kept going to go for my knee giving way all time . I saw a private Dr eventually who said he would operate as something wrong inside . after he said he found nothing .asked if I had fybro when I answered yes he exploded was so angry said he wouldn't have operated on me ! well I've had pain ever since still collapsing so I have no idea why me too have been advised to get a trolley and I'm 50 so fed up with it no Dr understands. gentle hugs x

[security]

Really knocks your confidence for ten when you fall, This happened to me last year when out shopping, Bag and message's dropped all over the pavement........

Good that hubby was there for you, Try and rest and relax,

We are all thinking about you....xx

[Midori]

Can I suggest you ask your GP to contact Physio to see if they run a Falls Group in your area?

I'm on my second series at the moment, I find it helpful, even though I am the baby of the group!LOL! It's gentle excercise and stretching, plus falls awareness, cups of tea and chats about avoiding falls, etc. It also gives quicker access to Occupational Therapists too.

Cheers, Midori

[brandie]

I had been randomly falling over for a long time for no reason, went to the docs as I was really worried it was something bad like a brain tumour or something and he didnt say anything much ... I kept telling him how weak and tired I felt all the time ... still nothing .... told him about all my other pains and he said it was depression. This went on for about 7 years or more untill one day I saw a new doctor to the practice about my pain, I had to have some some tests as it was thought I might have rheumatoid arthritis. When the results came back he said it was inconclusive that I had R A but it was conclusive that I had FM ..... It was such a relief to be told that there was a name for what I had wrong with me, as I thought I was going mad, or that I had become a hypochondriac. .... I have had some really bad falls the worse being that in one I fractured my spine by falling down hardwood stairs at a friends house 3 years ago and have been in such a lot of pain ever since. All I get off my doctor though is anti depressants (which have made me put on loads of weight and loose all my confidence) and pain killers .... I am severely allergic to anti inflammatory's ( have to carry 2 Epi pens every where I go) as I suffered anaphylactic shock twice! ( I know I've spelt this wrong but cant for the life of me remember the right spelling at the moment!) (damn FM!!!!!!! ) and just survived thank god! I have developed loads more allergies since getting FM. I am scared to go out alone but as I live alone I don't have an option but to stay confined to my house and garden and the small village I live in when I urgently need shopping which is rare as I get my groceries delivered.

Sending gentle hugs to all fellow sufferers xxx

[stressedok]

I'm always getting my jelly legs and feel uncoordinated. I used to fall more regularly but since changing meds have been.lucky and managed to actually fall to ground only about 2-3 times a month now instead of weekly. I'm only 41 and I get so darn angry about it

[bellablot]

thanks everyone for your concern and support, yes im bruised all down my leg and on my arm, just getting rid of the bruises i had from the last time i fell, some great advice which im going to use, im only 45 my mother is 72 she lives with us now and now runs the house, i feel awful as i cannot do all the things i used to and have to watch her cooking and doing housework. ive also put a lot of weight on through antidepressants, it gets you down guys doesnt it. sending big hugs to everyone of yous xxxx and thanks again xxx

[erica]

I have fallen 5 times in the last three weeks, get rid of one bruise and I get another. I hope you have not hurt yourself too badly. I have to go to the hospital on Wednesday for crutches. I can't keep falling. I even broke a zimmer frame with my jaw. Hope you don't fall again.