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Fell in shower-Feeling Fragile

Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd

I'm back to being unable to walk as I fell in the shower last night before bed and hurt my foot again. It's the fourth time this year that my feet have gotten hurt to the point that I can't walk.


My Chronic Kidney Disease since 2009 from too much Seroquel for PTSD nightmares from a bad doc has done such nerve damage to my legs that I can't towel myself off standing up any more.  Friends of mine are buying me a plastic stool for me to sit on in the shower from now on, both when I'm under the water and afterwards when I'm toweling off.


Meanwhile, no walks for me and my lovely little dog.  Sigh.

lilmissy7
lilmissy7
((((Mujica)))))
I hope you feel better soon & that your puppy can rest with you & give you cuddles until you get better. Sometimes my cat chills with me during my bad pain days, just having them around is nice

Sending you support as you get through this
Gentle hug <3
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Huge hug Muji..... I am so sorry to read this has happened sweetie.... I have used a shower chair since I got out of the hospital and they are strong and safe...
Sending you a huge hug of comfort and support... xo
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Thanks, y'all, and lilmiss it's so true that a furry friend to hold really helps with the palliative care way more than any pill would, at least for me. Thanks for your support.

SC, thanks for affirming that a shower chair's the solution to the problem. Duh. You would have thought I'd have one by now, but better late than never. They're out buying it for me right now as I write this. Gracias.
arfie
arfie
i've used a shower chair since before i started washing toddler hair in the shower. they are even more basic an amenity in my house than my porch patrol chair. you'll soon be wondering how you ever found comfort without one.

hope healing happens here, muji. easy does it.
Beryl367
Beryl367
Sorry to hear you fell, praying for your recovery. And glad you can get a shower chair to prevent future falls..
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
Dude, wish I could ship you our spare. :-(
EMC2
EMC2
I'm so sorry Muji,
I've used a shower chair for 23 years since my back was broken... falling in the shower really stinks and it hurts... a lot
Gentle hugs
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
My shower chair's coming tomorrow, EMC2. Thanks for the encouragement about yours and how long it has served you well. I nursed my foot again today and didn't go out walking. I think it may be 100% again by Tuesday.
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