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Update on my health... no fun :(
Soooo long story cut really short, I'm on crutches for oh yes, yet another 1,5 months and on anti-inflammatories of different types... Off the ice till at LEAST january and uhm... yeah that's about it.
There's nothing wrong with my leg apparently, other than the inflammation, so they're guessing the inflammation is the result of my chronical health problems with my immune system, which cause all my other inflammations elsewhere, and my tiredness as well. Apparently it's not just joints and organs that can inflame because of that but muscles and ligaments as well. Figures. I'm really particularly grumpy. |
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Oh, that sound's terrible. It has to "inflame the mind" as well because of all the issues surrounding your health.
I do hope that the time before the crutches come off passes quickly, and that the doctors can eventually control the underlying cause.
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(((((Sessy)))))
That REALLY REALLY SUCKS!!!
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Yeah you know what's really killing me? it's not so much the crutches, or the non skating part - in two years I got way past where I thought I'd *ever* get in skating, I'm not so worried about losing skills or anything. It's the process of learning it that I like best in the first place.
It's the mundane stuff that's killing me. Try to cook on crutches. Or do groceries. Or the laundry... How are you supposed to hold on to crutches and a laundry basket at once? Haven't figured that one out. Anybody with experience, helpful tips? Last edited by Sessy; 08-29-2008 at 06:03 PM. |
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Do you have a diagnosis? I'm asking because my cousin's daughter had a form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (as does a now-adult skating friend), and both were advised to stay active. The first doctor my cousin went to had his daughter on crutches, but the next one took them away. Disuse can stiffen joints, which is a major problem with rheumatoid arthritis anyway.
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I figured that despite the fact that I was meant to have two crutches, having the one so that I could get around short distances was more bearable than having the two and not having a spare hand. For the whole long distance walking (as in more than 10 paces!) I used two. I really hope you get off the crutches soon, as they're really no fun. Is there anything you can do in the mean time to help make yourself feel more active? Flexibility or strength exercises for the bits of you which are still working? |
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Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. I know how old it gets being on crutches. I just hope it helps and the whole inflammation problem goes away for you. And about the non-skating til January - it has to be frustrating, especially since your rink is only open for part of the year.
Let's see - for laundry (when my husband wasn't doing it!), I pushed the basket down the hallway with a crutch Food & drink: Have someone help you arrange furniture, etc. so that you have a line of surfaces from your counter to wherever it is you eat. Mine went something like: hold onto crutch with one arm and plate with other, move plate from counter to top of garbage can, hop, move plate from garbage can top to ledge, hop, scoot plate further down ledge, hop around to couch, sit down, turn around and grab plate off ledge. (I gave up trying to eat at the table - it was too far away.) Groceries: If you can't get someone to shop for you, do you have any grocery delivery services nearby? There's one store where I live that will deliver to your house for an extra fee. Also, some stores here have those motorized scooter things for people with mobility problems to use, and the baggers will take the groceries out to your car. Not sure if any of that stuff is available where you are, though. |
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The doc wants me to keep moving the foot by the way, just nothing with weight on it. He also wants me to use one of those... butterfly-like thingies people use to try to get stronger abs? You know the ones they advertise on TV, with electrical currents. He wants me to put it on my ankle to strengthen it there so the ligaments further up don't take as much stress... To be honest, I'm a little sceptical about that. Mmm the shoving the laundry basket thing might work. Last edited by Sessy; 08-30-2008 at 04:55 AM. |
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Sorry to hear about this news! I understand how frustrating it is. BTW, when I was recovering from a broken ankle I used to put my laundry in a backpack so I could have both hands free.
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*Hugs* Poor old Sessy! I take it you have proper European-style elbow crutches rather than the odd pirate-style things they have in the US (g, d & r!)? One friend, who has a paralysed hand and can't hold on to such things, made a loop of stiff canvas-like material to hold the handle of the crutch, and uses it a lot now she no longer needs crutches to hold on to other things.
Also I agree with whoever suggested backpacks or rucksacks - if you get one with a front pocket that can take your purse, etc, you needn't bother trying to mess with handbags or shopping bags! Anyway, huge hugs, and I do hope you feel better soon.
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So sorry to hear this, Sessy!! When I broke my ankle it was a HUGE relief to be able to rent a Turning Leg Caddy. Don't know if they have exactly that in Europe but it's worth checking out. Link: http://www.activeforever.com/p-1359-...leg-caddy.aspx
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Oh Sessy!!! So sorry to hear. I have no advice but just sympathy, that really stinks
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Hope these work for you.
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{{{{{Hugs to you, Sessy!}}}}}
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Sessy, I am so sorry you are having to go through this. It's so strange to have all of that inflammation everywhere, but I'm glad you are taking anti-inflammatories to keep it down. More and more, they are finding out how important inflammation prevention is for long-term health. I hope they figure out a way to cure you of this thing because the skating world is not the same without you. I will be sending good vibes your way! (((((HUG)))))
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Sessy, so sorry to hear this. I hope you get better soon. When I broke my foot, I was on crutches for 6 weeks, but it seemed like forever. I second the backpack idea, and the others that have been mentioned. If you have an office-type chair with wheels, sometimes you can use it to scoot around, and you can carry the laundry on your lap. But if you have to go downstairs or out somewhere, then you are in a bind. Maybe get your friends to help you.
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I third the backpack idea. It's great for food, and you can also get a nalgene or Sigg bottle for carrying liquids.
For laundry, could you get a sack-type laundry hamper? Or, as someone suggested, just kick/nudge the hamper you have. Not gonna lie, that's what I would do. Sorry to hear about all of your health problems You know you can always count on us for support ((((HUGS)))) Just hang in there
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I'm on omiprazol for the stomach, it's okay as long as I take it.
Right now I'm camping out at my mother's. At least she's in an apartment of her own, so furniture can be moved, and the layout of the place is much more favorable and she's without a job right now anyway so she can help out where needed. |
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oooohhh! Sending some get well vibes to you Sessy- get strong soon.
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I hope you feel better soon, and find something just as interesting to learn for now. I can imagine how it feels to have the season finally begin and not being able to skate once more. The very best wishes to you.
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Sessy! You're a walking-skating-disaster! ((((big hugs)))) Keep talking your meds and you'll be back on your feet before you know it.
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You might want to check out Zyflamend. It's an herbal anti-inflamatory that's had a lot of good press, and I know people who've used it with great results (note that they tell me they take it in higher doses than those recommended). I've tried it and haven't noticed anything spectacular, but so many people I know swear by it, I figure it can't hurt to try. I'm actually trying it again myself-I want to take two doses a day, one morning and one evening, but I keep forgetting the morning one, so nothing to report yet. It's made by an American company called New Chapter; I don't know if it's available where you are. But it might be worth looking into.
Good luck with the crutches--the whole thing sounds terribly frustrating, and scary for you, too. |
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