Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease leading to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatiguability. The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Although myasthenia gravis may affect any voluntary muscle, muscles that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, and...
Last Wednesday I took a flying dive off 2 tier deck into our back yard.. shattered elbow, broke lower 2 bones in arm in 10 pieces, snapped tendon.
surgeon put humpty dumpty back together with artificial elbow, 2 titanium plates, 6 screws. to get to my breaks, cut 6" above and below elbow to 6" below to have access..no idea how many stitches to put me back together.
humiliating.
typing 1 finger.
5 days in icu, some for pain managing. could not keep bp up.
i am thinking more clutz than mg....
btw, i'll be reading posts, not much typing.miss being part of group.
love to all
dee
surgeon put humpty dumpty back together with artificial elbow, 2 titanium plates, 6 screws. to get to my breaks, cut 6" above and below elbow to 6" below to have access..no idea how many stitches to put me back together.
humiliating.
typing 1 finger.
5 days in icu, some for pain managing. could not keep bp up.
i am thinking more clutz than mg....
btw, i'll be reading posts, not much typing.miss being part of group.
love to all
dee
Very best wishes Sue
Annette
This is an important note for everyone--always be cautious on stairs, etc. we think we are stronger than we are sometimes, and in combination with visual issues,falls are a possibility. Our balance is off too. Sometimes I think about having a fancy walking stick.
Wellness ,
I think mg kicks in if we go off balance. The stress kicks in. I tipped over in a kayak and then I felt different than before mg.
Now I live more cautiously.
Live and learn.
Take care
Leslie
Michele
My very, very best wishes for a speedy recovery, and good pain management. Pls keep us posted when you can.
Hugs, Claire
chuck
So sorry to hear about your fall!! Glad they got you all put back together. Hope you heal well, and will be back to your old self soon!! MG and clumsy unfortunately go hand in hand!! Best to you for a speedy recovery!
Thank you for writing, what an effort, just to do this.
Did you faint, do you remember?
When I was first diagnosed with MG, I fainted twice, with no warning, while on a walk (mild exercise). Luckily, I was not on a deck like you. It turns out? It was an inner ear infection, combined with chronic fatigue and weakness from MG. A mix of causes.
Sending you warm wishes for a straightforward recovery.
A special prayer too - Ross