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cataplexy and broken leg

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I thought my cataplexy was under control but, Monday I was chasing after my 5 yr. old and went down on the sidewalk. I wasn't overly emotional or anything else. I hit the curb on my right side and broke my femur. It's called an incomplete fracture but it still hurts like H!
I was just wondering if anyone else has had episodes like this? I usually have to laugh, cry or be surpeised when this happens.
Thanks for any feedback.
Denice
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oh dear, hope you are ok. Read the other discussion headed "does anyone else..." its all about cataplexy! but, yeah, i get that alot. luckily not been hurt yet, well, not that badly. think you better discuss upping your meds?! take care, look after yourself. x
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exercise seems to cause my cataplexy symptoms more than emotions do (i have to be really upset for it to happen with emotions and then it doesn't always happen)
i've heard that fractures hurt worse than breaks b/c of the friction of the bone rubbing together.
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