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Title: I fell again....
Post by: Collie on November 04, 2008, 02:18:47 PM
I don't know what it is, but I just cannot walk outside alone because I trip over the smallest things, or like today, i just fall off the sidewalk. Thank God  I feel on the grass because I have osteoporosis, and do not need any broken bones. I am a little sore but other wise OK. This just proved to my family that walking outside  is one less thing I can do by my self. I HATE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!

Collie
Title: Re: I fell again....
Post by: Dolly Dimples on November 04, 2008, 02:47:07 PM
  Collie, sure your not having a wee tipple before going out??  Joking apart tho'  having oesteoporosis is no joke, so are you using a stick , they can be useful in keeping ones balance.. I know people-- especially  younger people are not keen to use them, but they really should try one before condemning..  also have you mentioned this to your medicine man!   if not you    certainly should....    meanwhile be careful ,    Dolly
Title: Re: I fell again....
Post by: Pooh on November 04, 2008, 03:12:30 PM
Collie,
Please talk to your doctor about these falls.  I too have OP and OA so I'm well familiar with the fear of falling.  I cannot walk walk on uneven ground without my cane.  I fought it for a long time, my pride kept getting in the way of good judgement. 

Do you have a neurologist?  If so this would be the doctor to speak to about these falls and the imbalance problems you are having. 

Please don't wait until the "next time" before checking it out. 

Pooh
Title: Re: I fell again....
Post by: pudmott on November 04, 2008, 03:34:58 PM
((((((((((((((COLLIE))))))))))))))))))

Wrapping you in a giant but gentle bear hug.

please get this checked out. you cant afford to be having too many close relationships with the ground


take care

pud
Title: Re: I fell again....
Post by: JannaLee on November 04, 2008, 05:54:56 PM
Darling Collie,

I am so sorry and completely understand your feelings towards Sjogren's Syndrome!

STUPID SJOGREN'S SYNDROME!!

I HATE THIS TOO!
Title: Re: I fell again....
Post by: SeaBreeze on November 04, 2008, 07:43:41 PM
Wrapping you in a big bag of styrofoam peanuts...  ;D {grin}
Oh I hope you will have that checked out... Please take care...
Title: Re: I fell again....
Post by: wen.uk on November 05, 2008, 02:31:17 AM
Collie

Think I'll move a little closer to where you live - seems you keep falling for unbelievably gorgeous men ....  Seriously though, it is a real pain - literally - go and get it checked out before you do any more damage to yourself. 

Wen x