Tripped over today

speedalong
speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
edited 16. Nov 2010, 03:27 in Living with Arthritis archive
I was squeezing round our minute classroom to get a little boy some more toys - he pushed back his chair - and I tripped over the chair legs and fell onto my hands and knees. OUCH!!! Bruised, swollen knees and of course it well and truly jarred the poor old hips. Now kneeling to work with the tiny pupils in my new class is painful as I'm kneeling on bruises. Kneeling was my best option as all the bending and leaning forwards was playing havoc with my lower back and hip muscles. Feeling 93, not 43.

Ok, wimpish moaning over ... not working tomorrow, so time to recuperate.

Speedy
I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
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  • coco67
    coco67 Member Posts: 2,374
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Speedy
    im sorry to hear you took a tumble today, rest up and hopefully you will be better before you go back to work. i hope you are ok.

    coco xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Oh no: speedy, are you OK? Small humans can be a blasted nuisance at times - I have nearly tripped over a fair few in supermarkets and in the street. I hope all is well and no damage done. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks Coco, I'm just tired and sore. Got used to being painfree post op (before I went back to work,) so out of practise ... and feeling a bit resentful that work is making me feel like this.

    Hope you are as well as you can be.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    ouch sounds pain full sorry you had a fall do hope you soon recover val
    val
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi DD, no major damage done - bones/metal intact. Just bruised swollen and sore knees and aching hips. The classroom is so small, getting around the furniture, children's specialist equipment and little people is lethal.

    How is your good self? Still up to your exhausting night time antics?

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    OH Speedy that was a nasty fall. Trouble is you cannot make a fuss when children are in the room. Your poor knees. Good job you are off for a few days.
    Hope you are not too shaken.
    Lv, Ix
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thank you Val.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Ironic,

    One little girl saw the funny side and watched the proceedings with interest. The rest were oblivious. No time to make a fuss, just had a quick glass of water and carried on. By the time ice pack located - swelling already started and no time to just sit there and hold it on. At least fell on hands and knees and not onto a hip joint. Falling on tarmac is worse.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Oh no speedy I bet you wondered where you were going. A trip is a terrible feeling as you try to stop yourself falling.
    I hope the swelling soon goes down and that you are not left with any pain. Just what you needed eh?
    I think you said you are not in tomorrow , good, rest up if you can.

    Take care
    Juliepf x
  • dippydoodah
    dippydoodah Member Posts: 350
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    oooh sorry to hear about your fall ~ sounds very sore! hope you manage to recouperate before you have to go back xxx
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, I'm sorry you've had a nasty trip! It must have been very painful and these thing shake you up and upset your confidence. I hope you'll get a good rest at the weekend and feel a lot better
  • mp1952
    mp1952 Member Posts: 425
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Oh No Speedy! Our worse nightmare... It's so easily done ...It could take about 2 weeks to get over this, I think.

    I've had pc problems this week, so have nto been on the forum all week....

    I'm off work tomorrow, so will have more time and will PM you.

    I have actually sent this message before, but for some reason it hasn't appeared on the link - perhaps I pressed the wrong button!!

    Anyway, you look after yourself tonight/tomorrow.

    Marion xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Speedy,

    Oh flower you didn't need that...... Leaving you a ((((( ))))) and a hope your not too sore and have a better day tomorrow. Cris xx
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    ohhhhhhh ouch hope you are not to sore this morning Speedy , and have managed to rest and ice, its so easily done , gentle hugs xxx
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Speedy,
    I'm really sorry u took a fall, little people and Arthur can be a painful combination as I know only too well!. I hope the pain and swelling eases and that it doesn't knock your confidence too much. Enjoy your day off, I'm having one too as cut my hours for childminding down to 3 days, I know I'll end up doing housework though! Wishing u well Poppy X
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thank you Julie, Dippy and Sue, will rest up today. Could have been worse.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning speedy

    Glad you are going to rest up today, I hope the swelling and bruising are starting to disappear

    Take care today
    no cartwheels eh?

    Juliepf x
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Marion - I'm off work on Fri too, so a chance to elevate and rest. Looking forward to a Marion update. Need bruising to disappear sharpish as having to rely on kneeling in class. Sorry you have been having problems with your computer, very frustrating.

    Thank you Cris, hope life is being a bit easier on you at present and that the lodgers are not taking over!!

    Thank you Berty, went down like a ton of spuds - what can you do?!

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Poppy, too true re little people and arther...

    Hope doing 3 days helps for you. Don't over do the house work - just do essential stuff and make sure you rest too.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Ok Julie, I'll stick to hand stands today!

    Swelling improved - bruising still needs to fully come out.

    Hope that microscopic hole where your wound was is closing up. Have you any plans for today?

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hand stands acceptable

    Micro hole still there, still using blooming honey.

    Today I wil be messin on computer, got a new camcorder , size of a camera and i want to fathom out how to get the best results. Been messin with normal camera too enhancing photos cause with camcorder got a great programme to be able to do this. (well its good for me, a pro would prove to differ)

    Keeps me out of trouble :)

    Juliepf x
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    :lol::lol::lol: (hand stands)

    Real nuisance about hole ... still using the honey? They haven't come up with any other suggestions then...

    Have fun messing about with new technology, it's amazing how quickly time flies when doing this sort of thing. Do you have editing software too?

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Speedy,
    I have to the housework unfortunately, my 3 lads version of 'cleaning up' and mine do not tally!! I'll take it easy though as my arm is really sore from a blood test yesterday, I would describe it as Fatima Whitbread and a javelin! The nurse didn't even look she just plunged in and I'm left with a lovely lump and multi coloured bruise, sorry to whinge. Hope u have a restful day and a much better week to come, all the best Poppy x
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi speedy

    Editing softwear yes , can I use it no. not yet anyway.

    I am gong back to vascular on 1st dec for review, they were not that bothered last time just said it will take time.

    You are right the time does fly, will have to come off here now and get my coffee and biscuit fix.

    Juliepf x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 12. Nov 2010, 10:31
    Morning speedy, I hope you are making a good recovery and that you had a decent night. At least you have today and then the weekend to get some rest done! I hope S is OK, no coughs or colds (they seem to be everywhere around here at the mo) and that you both have a good week-end. Isn't it good to hear from marion again? Gradually the sheep are returning to the fold! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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