Yay me! I finally called to see the ALS specialist! Yesterday, I figured out I sprained my hand during one of my many falls last week. Idk which one or how I did it. :razz: So, last night my husband said I'm to stay in bed for 2 days to prevent further injury. I just thought it was kinda funny. I'm a little stubborn and I enjoy rolling around the house doing what chores I'm still able to do. But, it was sweet of him to put me on bed rest when I'd never think to do such a thing. I need to feel useful, you know? But, truth is, I'm a danger to myself. I admit it! I think I separated my shoulder again. It may be time to stop even trying to take a couple steps. :sad: But, I have to get to my scooter somehow. Still trying to figure out how to do things w/o much help from my family because I'm alone most the time now. I have 3 sons. The oldest is 18 and moved out. My 17 year old middle son works full time. My 13 year old boy is gone most the time. Just wanted to talk. Thanks for listening.
Coming out of denial!
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HelenL
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Hi Hi Skyehy, welcome to our club... but we do have a rule here, NO FALLS! The No Falls Club is always happy to welcome another member, and though we will put you on probation if you do it again.
Definitely a scooter is the first way to go, if your arms are already bothering you, the walker will hurt them more. Call the ALSA or MDA and see if they have any in their loaner closets, but frankly, I found another organization much more helpful to me... however, they're here in Mass. Try ALS Guardian Angels to see if he can help out, he's amazing.
My kids are about the same ages, 18 year old daughter heading off to college in the fall, 15 year old son and nearly 13 year old son... my boys are here much of the time, so that helps greatly.
Enjoy your rest while you can, but you can certainly start calling around for equipment sooner than later.
Definitely a scooter is the first way to go, if your arms are already bothering you, the walker will hurt them more. Call the ALSA or MDA and see if they have any in their loaner closets, but frankly, I found another organization much more helpful to me... however, they're here in Mass. Try ALS Guardian Angels to see if he can help out, he's amazing.
My kids are about the same ages, 18 year old daughter heading off to college in the fall, 15 year old son and nearly 13 year old son... my boys are here much of the time, so that helps greatly.
Enjoy your rest while you can, but you can certainly start calling around for equipment sooner than later.
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Sky, please becareful at all times. Wait to see what the specisalists say, listen to them and have all the test you need done. I hope and pray it is not A L S. Wishing the best for you and Becareful please take all the precautions you need.
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