Super clumsy

[PhillipandBettykid]

Is it only me that finds the doors, particularly handles and things leap out and bruise. I am on dexamethasone every three days so prone to bruises anyway but my clumsiness is really irritating. I suspect it’s because I have paraesthesia in my hands and feet. On Sunday, it’s always the weekend isn’t it, I was clearing the table and dropped some secateurs. They brushed my leg. In normal times I wouldn’t have had a mark but with lymphoedema and a swollen leg I ended with a triangular cut. This was from the handle not the blade I am glad to say. Blood everywhere of course. I put a pressure bandage on it. Fortunately I have a huge bag of dressings and then began the process of getting help. First, I rang the district nurses who come regularly and know me and left a message on their answerphone. As a shielder, I didn’t want to risk going to the walk-in centre nor did I particularly want to call the emergency services. I think I’ve done the best for it and could get more action yesterday. Everything Was slightly compounded by my having to go out today. Another story! So yesterday I called the district nurses no idea that that I had left a message but I would get referred. The hospice was not open and I didn’t manage to get to ring the surgery because I wasn’t well in the morning. I re-dressed the wound and it’s not looking great. It needs proper attention. I must say I did feel a bit trapped yesterday. I shall blame the virus but it does seem harder to get help these days. Hope you guys are having a better day and learning like me to look at where you put your feet and hold on to things you’re carrying!

[Lyndy]

Oh tell me about it! Also on dexymexys and my arms get covered in bruises and cuts! I was seriously thinking about Kevlar arm coverings to protect me from myself. Of course I start gardening or playing with the dog and forget that I am going to end up with damage..... oh dear! xx

[PhillipandBettykid in reply to Lyndy]

I now model myself on cricket’s Ben Stokes and go about with sleeves on. Maybe I should also get football shin pads 😆