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Well, I sure screwed it up today… (Update at #250)
9/13/13 | trussell

Posted on 09/13/2013 8:55:51 PM PDT by trussell

Well, I sure screwed it up today… I went to sit down on a chair that wasn't there and fell, now I can't move my legs and the ER released me saying nothing is broke so there is nothing they can/will do. No brace, no chair, no crutches, nothing. The doctor didn't even touch me, tell me to wiggle toes, take my temp, listen to my heart, nothing...just a CT scan and then let me go. I couldn't even get in the car without a nurse, 2 cops and a citizen who offered to help. I don't know what to do now, I can't walk :'(

This is of course concerning to me since I have a fused spine and ongoing issues. I'm calling my pain management doc to see if he wants to do something different.


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To: trussell

Ubama would tell you to take a pain pill.


61 posted on 09/13/2013 9:52:27 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: PastorBooks

I pinged the list...thank you for your suggestions and your prayers. God bless you!

Thank you ALL for your prayers and suggestions and help. I appreciate all of you!


62 posted on 09/13/2013 9:52:53 PM PDT by trussell (I carry because...When seconds count between life and death, the police are only minutes away)
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To: trussell

You cannot sit this one out. Get to another ER. If that is not an option, get back to the first one.

Won’t bore you with the details, but I have a “bit” of experience in this.

GO NOW.

I don’t know about the laws in your state, but in mine (MS) you can force them to care for you by refusing to leave because your “are not satisfied with the level of care/are not free of pain.”

Listen, do whatever you need to get there. Call an ambulance; just get back to a hospital. Explain the feelings (lack of) that you are having and insist on another doctor’s counsel.

My prayers are with you.


63 posted on 09/13/2013 9:53:13 PM PDT by SouthernClaire
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To: trussell

Unless you broke something this is likely temporary.

Keep us advised on how this progresses.

Best of luck to you!


64 posted on 09/13/2013 9:54:11 PM PDT by ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton (Go Egypt on 0bama)
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To: trussell

Oh dear, saying a prayer now for you. Maybe you are just inflamed or something. Aspirin, hot tea with lemon & whiskey, that is what I prescribe. And/or chicken soup.

Will check back for updates, I hope in the AM you’ll be doing much better.


65 posted on 09/13/2013 9:55:10 PM PDT by jocon307
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To: trussell

Chin up. A few years ago, I had an attack of excruciating pain....and went to an ER nearest my home.

Ended up at three different ERs that night ....kept walking out b/c I didn’t like the way I was being *treated.*

I understand your frustration and will keep you in thoughts and prayers. God bless.


66 posted on 09/13/2013 9:58:05 PM PDT by Daffynition (* “I know, but I do not approve. And I am not resigned.* ~ Edna St. Vincent Millay)
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To: trussell

Sorry to hear your troubles.

If you are not allergic, and don’t have contraindications, I suggest taking some anti-inflammatories, such as Aleve or Advil, if you don’t have it handy, then aspirin, and see how you feel in the morning. You may have soft tissue swelling that causes you not being able to stand. If you are still in bad shape tomorrow morning, maybe you can go to a different hospital in the area.

Best of luck.


67 posted on 09/13/2013 10:03:42 PM PDT by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: trussell

I presume they did a CT scan of your back — did they do X-rays of your legs to make sure you didn’t break anything?

Take a look and see if there is any swelling.

” I don’t understand...why would he not check my reflexes, my pulse, ANYTHING?”

This is really horrible. I hope you’ll be OK, but I suggest you call the ambulance tomorrow morning, if you aren’t better and have them take you to a different hospital.

Best wishes.

I looked at your FR home page — it’s lovely. I hope you’ll get better to get back to your dancing.


68 posted on 09/13/2013 10:10:49 PM PDT by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: trussell

Praying.


69 posted on 09/13/2013 10:11:01 PM PDT by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: trussell

Have you ever stubbed your finger ?

Your finger swells up and you can’t move it.

Then the swelling goes down, and all is well.

Most likely, you “stubbed your back” and there is swelling around a back joint which is pinching a nerve.

Hopefully, the swelling will go down and every thing will be ok.

Oh when you stub your finger, it is best not to move it.

Ditto for your back which will be more challenging not to mover for a few days.


70 posted on 09/13/2013 10:11:19 PM PDT by staytrue
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To: SouthernClaire

“Listen, do whatever you need to get there. Call an ambulance; just get back to a hospital.”

trussell, I think I have to agree with SouthernClaire. If you can’t move or feel your legs you need urgent medical care.

I have been following your prayer requests on your list and remember you talking about your back surgery. I think you need to go to another ER. You said you can only go to an ER once a day... it’s after midnight, so it is another day.

My mother was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago. She went to be with the Lord last week. (I am in deep sorrow over her loss.)

Mom’s original diagnosis at the ER was that it was a yeast infection. Not all ERs are competent. Do not trust the first one you go to, especially if they send you home unable to walk.

May the Lord help you get the care you need. Or heal you outright! (We ask for this, Lord.)


71 posted on 09/13/2013 10:13:55 PM PDT by PastorBooks
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To: Innovative; trussell

“I suggest taking some anti-inflammatories, such as Aleve or Advil, if you don’t have it handy, then aspirin, and see how you feel in the morning. “

No to the aspirin. There may be some swelling in the back joint and some bleeding too. Aspirin will make the bleeding worse.


72 posted on 09/13/2013 10:15:24 PM PDT by staytrue
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To: trussell

Prayers for you, trussell. I’d recommend seeing a chiropractor. Works wonders for me.


73 posted on 09/13/2013 10:19:39 PM PDT by upsdriver ( Palin/West '16)
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To: UnwashedPeasant; trussell
Correction: Go to a chiropractor, but when he tells you to come back weekly, ignore that part. One visit should do the job.

That could be bad advice. I need to go to the chiropractor every other week, Once is enough IF everything stays in place but that isn't always the case.

74 posted on 09/13/2013 10:23:56 PM PDT by upsdriver ( Palin/West '16)
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To: trussell

I wish I had some advice. I’ve had to deal with ER docs who were obviously just there for the paycheck. Sometimes if you can be enough of a pain in the ___ they’ll do more just to get you off their backs. Or there might be a better one on the next shift. Sometimes the nurses can help, too. I was choking to death in the ER once because my throat had swollen shut, and after the doctor screamed at me and left in a huff because I wasn’t saying my name loudly enough (I was CHOKING), one of the nurses gave me something that reduced the swelling enough I could breathe. I still want to punch that doctor.


75 posted on 09/13/2013 10:25:30 PM PDT by Ellendra ("Laws were most numerous when the Commonwealth was most corrupt." -Tacitus)
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To: trussell

omg, serious prayers up for you! and for more compassionate people around you!


76 posted on 09/13/2013 10:30:58 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: trussell

Same thing happened to me on Monday.

Haven’t been able to drive all week.

They did blood, ecg, ekg, cat scan and declared me healthy.

I started a new blood pressure pill that had dropped my BP to 89/56.

Since nothing else was wrong they recommended I stop the med for 1 week and return to the old med after that.


77 posted on 09/13/2013 10:59:49 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
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To: trussell

Hope this passes quickly! Prayers up.


78 posted on 09/13/2013 11:00:49 PM PDT by M1911A1
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To: trussell

Whoa, that is very messed up.

You need new doctors. badly.


79 posted on 09/13/2013 11:03:33 PM PDT by GeronL
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To: trussell

Lord, your perfect intervention, needed. please help this man to walk again.


80 posted on 09/13/2013 11:08:33 PM PDT by dadfly
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