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Date: 31.03.2010
From: nadine

Subject: Ouch and feel stupid

Hi All,

I have fallen over 4 times in 2 days going down the stairs! My Knee just gives and Im gone tumbling down until I hit the front door! Yesterday it happened at work which was very painful (concrete stairs) and embarrassing. I also got stuck in the bath last week. I just couldn't get all my limbs to move with enough force. ended up using a towel wrapped round taps to pull my self up! Has this happened to anyone else? Im worried as my knee's are going more and more. Plus it really hurts! I have decided Im never bathing again#! Dont worry I will use the shower instead. Just dont know what I can do. A friend suggested a stick. Just feeling stupid getting stuck in a bath. Was not even in that much pain just went really siff all over. Only had a bath cause i was achy..... Seeing Rhummie tomorrow fingers crossed Ill get somewhere this time. I have noticed so many changes in myself in only a few months its actually starting to frighten me. Anyway moan over will have to live with the embarrsment of falling at work as no one is letting me forget it... All stuck in bath jokes welcome.
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Date: 31.03.2010
From: Abbie

Subject: Re: Ouch and feel stupid

Hun I'm sorry your feeling embarassed but beleive me you're not the Only one. With regards your knees and stairs, try wearing knee supports and going up the stairs sideways one step at at time holding onto the banister. The Only way I can get out of bath is to roll onto front, get on hands and knees, then stand up from there (and If you've got it you can use a sink etc to help) and then step out. Go well X
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Date: 31.03.2010
From: KayJay

Subject: Re: Ouch and feel stupid

Hey abbie that's how I get out of the bath as well !! nadine ask the Rheumie to refer you to a Physiotherapist and tell them of your struggle with your knees. It may be that you will use a stick but they are the people who can give you a proper one and adjust it according to your height. They also show you how to use it for your particular problem. Has there been any XRays / MRI scans done of your knees ?
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Date: 31.03.2010
From: nadine

Subject: Re: Ouch and feel stupid

Hi Guys,

Thanks, glad Im not the only one who struggles to get out of a bath!. I have had loads of xrays on my knees. No MRI but that will be something I will be discussing with new Rhummie on Friday. My knees have been a problem since I was a child. Will also ask re physio. Still can't believe I got stuck in the bath. This time last year I was building an out house and now arrghhh so frustrating.
Thanks Guys ;-)
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Date: 31.03.2010
From: KayJay

Subject: Re: Ouch and feel stupid

Sounds familiar nadine. A couple of years back I was doing my Mum's house up even laying tiles !! Don't think we ladies were built for that type of graft. Don't want to sound sexist but I think that's why my bodies knackered now as I've done 3 houses up , in the past. We've bought cheap then renovated then sold. But it's caught up with me now.
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Date: 31.03.2010
From: Kirstine

Subject: Re: Ouch and feel stupid

Aawww i havnt had any falls or anything but getting out the bath is crazy, the first few times my partner had to haul me up as i was laying back and like you just couldnt get enough forxe to get up. Now i never lay back and have a soak like i used to as i get stuck. And to gwt out i use the taps to pu myself up then to climb out i have to hold the sink so im not putting weight on my wrists lol. Xxx
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Date: 31.03.2010
From: Wendy

Subject: Re: Ouch and feel stupid

Why is it that we all have probs doing the simple things like getting out a bath,my hubby has to help me out everytime as for falling over i wouldn't be embarresed about it we all fall at some time.T ake care.
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