Hi Everyone,
This has been the longest time since I joined, I haven't been able to post!
About 5 or 6 weeks ago, I fell. My feet went numb and were literally stuck to the floor, I went forward head first. My forehead hit the floor first, then my right knee. Luckily my husband was downstairs and heard the thud! The next day I felt as if I had been knocked down by a train, everything hurt, especially my head. I was in bed a lot for the next few days. On the 4th day. I had bruising from my forehead down to my cheeks that was purple & black. Bruising from my knee to my foot, plus other bruises where I hadn't realised must have also hit the floor! Things were not improving by the following week, so I called my GP. He told me to go to the Minor Injuries Clinic where they can do X-rays after I said I didn't want to go to A&E! Result was Severe Concussion, whiplash and I had a hairline fracture just below my right kneecap which has caused my Osteoarthritis to flare up.
It has taken me this long to be able to go on my iPad for any length of time, without my head and eyes being unbearably painful. I was at the Optician earlier today and he has given me drops for a week. He said head injuries often affect the eyes! I am pleased to say things are improving now slowly.
I have to admit, I have been on my iPad for short spells, emailing some special friends, keeping them up to date but honestly couldn't have read all the posts here to keep up! To anyone new who has joined, a warm welcome from me, I hope we get to chat soon. To everyone else, please post here to let me know what has been happening with you regarding treatment and just how you are feeling! I hope you are all doing well! Last week my husband and I had a break in Ayr, just over an hour from home. I love the seaside and it always makes me feel better. We went over my birthday as our grandchildren had already gone back to school. We all had cake & drinks together once we got home! Take care all! Love anndanv (Annette x)
