Bad fall in riding class

[GenuineRisk]

After poking, proding and whapping my knees with that little rubber hammer, my doctor said she thinks it's just a bad bruise-- I didn't mess up my spine or do nerve damage. Hooray! She did prescribe Percoset so I can sleep-- I had a lot of trouble last night because it hurt too much to roll over and there's nothing like realizing you can't shift position to suddenly make the position you're in the most uncomfortable one ever.

And interesting thing she told me-- the reason you shouldn't use a heating pad for more than five or ten minutes at a time is because the heat draws moisture out of the muscle and that can make it spasm worse. In case you wondered why they say not to use heating pads for long periods of time.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

After poking, proding and whapping my knees with that little rubber hammer, my doctor said she thinks it's just a bad bruise-- I didn't mess up my spine or do nerve damage. Hooray! She did prescribe Percoset so I can sleep-- I had a lot of trouble last night because it hurt too much to roll over and there's nothing like realizing you can't shift position to suddenly make the position you're in the most uncomfortable one ever.

And interesting thing she told me-- the reason you shouldn't use a heating pad for more than five or ten minutes at a time is because the heat draws moisture out of the muscle and that can make it spasm worse. In case you wondered why they say not to use heating pads for long periods of time.

Glad you're okay GR...falling off gets tougher every year. I jinxed myself the other day by telling a friend that it's been over a year and a half since I've been dumped...I haven't been hit with the karma yet but for sure it's coming.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Okay, not a fall; I was fracking thrown. Landed right on my back (first time I've landed badly). I'm in some serious pain right now. Suggestions, besides ibuprofin and a heating pad? It took me three minutes to get up from the floor just now (I made the mistake of sitting down on the floor while I ate dinner).

BuffyM, it must be going around... I assume you're recovered from your tumble from Buck? This was Carena who tossed me-- quarter horse, but so hot you'd think she was a TB. Horse behind her spooked, so she spooked, and when that didn't get me off, threw in a heck of a buck for good measure. I got back on and finished the lesson, but I was hurting and now I'm REALLY hurting. Help?

go see the doc in the am...he'll probably prescribe relaxers and pain meds...than just rest it, about all you can do.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

After poking, proding and whapping my knees with that little rubber hammer, my doctor said she thinks it's just a bad bruise-- I didn't mess up my spine or do nerve damage. Hooray! She did prescribe Percoset so I can sleep-- I had a lot of trouble last night because it hurt too much to roll over and there's nothing like realizing you can't shift position to suddenly make the position you're in the most uncomfortable one ever.

And interesting thing she told me-- the reason you shouldn't use a heating pad for more than five or ten minutes at a time is because the heat draws moisture out of the muscle and that can make it spasm worse. In case you wondered why they say not to use heating pads for long periods of time.

ah, i see my post was too late....yeah, i have pulled my back muscles a few times, get spasms occasionally...generally only take the pain pills to sleep, as i hate that 'foggy' feeling! hope you get better soon!

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

Glad you're okay GR...falling off gets tougher every year. I jinxed myself the other day by telling a friend that it's been over a year and a half since I've been dumped...I haven't been hit with the karma yet but for sure it's coming.

No-- I choose to believe I took the fall for you! You'll be fine for another several months! For all of us! I took it! Just like BuffyM took it last week... wait... hmmm...

[GenuineRisk]

And thank you, Danzig, for your kind thoughts. Much appreciated!

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

No-- I choose to believe I took the fall for you! You'll be fine for another several months! For all of us! I took it! Just like BuffyM took it last week... wait... hmmm...

thanks--I will communicate that to my horse....he gets super hot headed this time of year with the cold, and I take him off quietex for the winter (he needs it in the summer so he doesn't run the fence line when the bugs get after him) so he's more 'on' in general.
Just glad you are OK.

[timmgirvan]

Well...it sure seems like you're back to your old fiesty self(jk). If it doesn't have stairs, I don't get on it! Really though...I'm glad you are getting some good care,GR!....I suppose a parachute would be out of the question?

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

Well...it sure seems like you're back to your old fiesty self(jk). If it doesn't have stairs, I don't get on it! Really though...I'm glad you are getting some good care,GR!....I suppose a parachute would be out of the question?

Tee hee. Thanks for my first laugh of the morning, Timm. Even though it still hurts a bit to laugh.

I had my first Percodan last night-- whooooaaaaaa. After I signed off DT, of course, or my furious post on the other thread would have read more like, "I can't believe people are falling for this mudslinging--- oh, look! My houseplant is so pretty... I like popcorn... does anyone wofahot aloga ogo7ea?"

Still sore, but much better today. All your kind thoughts are so appreciated! Paisjpg, definitely let your horse know all the tossing and bucking allotments have been used up for awhile. Ah, cold weather... brings out the frisky...

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Tee hee. Thanks for my first laugh of the morning, Timm. Even though it still hurts a bit to laugh.

I had my first Percodan last night-- whooooaaaaaa. After I signed off DT, of course, or my furious post on the other thread would have read more like, "I can't believe people are falling for this mudslinging--- oh, look! My houseplant is so pretty... I like popcorn... does anyone wofahot aloga ogo7ea?"

Still sore, but much better today. All your kind thoughts are so appreciated! Paisjpg, definitely let your horse know all the tossing and bucking allotments have been used up for awhile. Ah, cold weather... brings out the frisky...

LMAO! I think the "drunk-posting" police would have come after you!

Did the dr. give you some biofreeze?