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[splendra]

Hey everyone-

I have had some really strange misfortune lately....last week I bought some cereal at a grocery store (shreaded wheat) and I poured myself a bowl the next day it tasted funny I thought my spoon had not been throughly rinsed so I got up and got another spoon and continued eating then I slightly tasted it again and thought oh well little left over from my spoon then I got another spoonful and really tasted it strong and decided to dump it out... Later in the day my H fixed himself a bowl and he had the same taste and got up and threw away the cereal I had noticed that my stomach was feeling sick so decided to call poison control... they said take some antiacids so I did husband too. I tried to forget about it but, next day I am feeling kinda yucky but, I am very busy with work and decide to keep my mind on work. I take some more tums and try to just keep on working. Husband is feeling ok so I think well this is all in my head.... I never have stomach problems I am not going to claim this!!!!

Then later in day after work I go to another grocery store I am feeling better and glad I am off from work... I left my cart to go back and get something I forgot on way back I slipped on something on floor and landed flat on my a$$ my hand got caught in a cart that was next to me and was hurting. I made a report at store and went home. I iced my hand and took some asprin felt alright considering... next day when I wake up I can hardly move my a$$ is killing me I move my little toe and my jaw cracks ya know!!! Work starts calling me to come in early the more I move the worse I feel.... Husband gets on phone with work and tells them he is taking me to hospital... my stomach is killing me!!!! I go to hospital doctor examines me gives me lots of drugs pain killers, muscle relaxers says I have to go on bed rest not to drive,lift,move, holy $hit I am miserable I forgot to tell doctor about my stomache....I hate feeling drugged am tyrping with left hand only cause right arm keeps going numb on me my whole body just hurts and I feel sorry for myself. I am very active person it is very hard for me to lay around...thanx for letting me vent!!!

[wastedtime4me]

{{{{{{{{{{{splendra}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
i am so sorry to hear about your accident{{{{{{{[bighugs}}}}}}}}}
did you ever find out what was wrong with the cereal????
make sure you get a follow up appt with a nerusurgeon to test your hand for damage...
i bought some applesauce one time and it smelled like alcohol...we didnt eat it but took it back to the store...we never did a follow up to see what it was though...im not even sure who to ask about checkin out that cereal but next time something tastes odd ..dont eat it...i know i have done the same thing myself..oh it must be the spoon..must be my imagination..etc...dont take a chance next time...how is your tummy feelin today??
make sure you only take meds as prescribed...rest and keep that arm as elavated as possible...drink lots of fluids to push meds through your system...
take care of yourself and let us know how your doing...

[Paulie]

Being in pain and not able to move sucks, I remember. It has been a year and a half since I slipped in a parking lot and broke my shoulder in 3 places. I remember sitting at the computer for weeks typing with one hand.

This is one of those times in recovery that we use the tools that we learn. the tools that teach us how to take care of ourselves. Rest and relax, that is the only way to get better. Watch a good movie today, read a book that you have been wanting to read for a while, take care of you.

[KelKel]

Splendra...
I am so sorry you are hurting right now...

I wonder what in the world was wrong with that cereal?...kinda creepy.

Take it easy and love yourself...

[bubblze30]

Splenda this sounds so familiar. The same thing happend to me I have since had two back surgeries I will pray that you don't have a slip disc but if your big toe kinda feels its out of socket thats your disc (L5s1 disc)and if you get jolts down your legs thats your siatic nerve. If the pain persists and they can't see anything on an exray please ask for a MRI they see everything with those. Also did they do a screen on your tail bone my sister cracked hers when pregnant she slipped too. I sure do hope you feel better. Its a sad day when we injure ourselves our whole world changes in front of us. I am praying you only bruised your bottem and you will be up in no time. However, watch for the signs. I can never work again. I even tried a sit down job and ended up with another surgery. Hang in there girl. Hope you feel better soon.

[splendra]

Thanx for the words of kindness girls I really do appericateit it....my family is pressuring me to get a lawyer. Do ya'll think that is necessary? The store is paying for doctor bills....

[CarrieSueBee]

Splendra,
I hope you are feeling better soon!
Rest up!
-CSB

[bubblze30]

I think if you do not get better and the pain persists definatley get a lawyer and don't stop until you find one willing to fight all the way. The darned lawyer I had just wanted to settle and not knowing any better I did and instead of ninty thousand(the judge said I could get) I only got thirty. So don't let it go if you don't feel better. Geting injured sometimes changes your life completly. Hang in there girl and explore all your options.

[splendra]

thanx bubbles-

I think it is the drugs I am taking but, my thoughts are not too clear.....it feels like all my bones have shifted and when I walk it feels like I am not going in the direction I am pointed in and there is pain and my neck clicks and numbness in my arms and right leg.....I do not like this.....

[bubblze30]

This sounds serious I would get some films done to see if they can see something and if it persists get an MRI as I said they s=can see everything that is out of place. I am praying for you to get better but it does sound like your nerves are being pinched or are damaged. The fact that you feel it gives you some hope for if you could feel that would be all the more serious. I am praying for you hang in there and try to get up and move around a little throughoout the day that should help with the stiffness.

[Sandy Marie]

Hi Splendra,
I was really dismayed to hear about your mishap. It's so awful to be down even for a little while. I tore my calf muscle doing step aerobics last year. I was on crutches for 3 weeks and completely feeling sorry for myself. I'm glad the store's paying your medical bills as they have insurance to cover these things. I hope things start looking up for you soon. It's hard to know what to do yet...time will probably give you some answers on how to proceed. It might help to keep a daily journal of what you're going through and what you're doing to treat yourself and that way, if it does go to a lawyer, you've got some reliable information to present. If you're on painkillers, you may not be able to recall everything as it happened. And don't sign anything the store gives you. So sorry to hear about this, but happy you can still post.
Sandy

[wastedtime4me]

{{{{{{{{{{splendra}}}}}}}}}}}}}
how are you feeling today?? i hope you have a follow up appt with doc this week..i agree w/ bubblze...it sounds like something that needs to be looked into further..whether you should file a law suit or not....it may be in your best interest to look into that as well...it sounds like you had a pretty bad fall and may be off work for a while...something to think about..take care hope your doing ok..

[bubblze30]

Hows Splendra today? I also agree with Sandi Keep a log of everything that goes on the pain the medications and Ask for copies from doctors so That if you do you have it all together. Sometimes getting medical records are a pain in the arse. If you keep a log of it all it will be much easier for you. The last thing you need is more hasle. Keep a journal thats really good advice. Hope you are doing ok. Thinking of you. Prayers are coming your way.

[splendra]

Hey (((((girls)))))

Ya'll are just the best!!!! I am hanging in. I know your prayers are my best medicine!!!!
The suggestion about the journal is one I am going to do thank you for the suggestion Sandy!

Also I am learning a lot about my relationship with my H. I see how I have pretty much ran over him with my priorities. I feel really bad about it. I have to make some amends to him. He has been a dear through all of this and has started really taking responsibility for our bills. I am amazed at the extent of my own selfishness... OMG!!!!!

[Paulie]

Isn't it amazing what we learn at different times in our lives.

I am glad you are feeling better. Don't overdo it, just rest.

[splendra]

(((((Paulie))))))

Thanx and yes sometimes it takes falling flat on ones a$$ for reality to set in. My H did something so funny this morning he brought me my coffee and was shaking it on the saucer and said" the grocery store asked me to bring this too Jou and they say please don't sue" we was using his best"servant accent" it was sooooo funny....

[Paulie]

When I fell and broke my shoulder, I realized really quickly the rolls that my H and I had set up over the years for each other. Our rolls are very clearly defined, good, bad? I don't know but it works for us.

People asked me if I was going to sue when I fell, it was drizzling, there was oil in the parking lot, my tennis shoes had not grip, whatever. But ME, I am a clutz and bottom line is I tripped over my own feet.
Do what you think is right, what you feel, what you can live with.

[Sandy Marie]

Hey Splendra,
Sounds like you're husband's a keeper. What a sense of humor the both of you have.