Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Well, Hell

Yes, the AC is fixed and running like a sweet cool top and for that I am so grateful but I’ve got something else on my mind which is sort of taking precedence. 

It had been a pretty good day. We met the mother-daughters at the river and although it was pretty crowded we did our best to social distance and enjoy the time but people were just so heedless that Mr. Moon and I finally just packed up and came home. I fixed up some old work shorts of Glen’s with a new button and a patch and snapped some beans. I unloaded the dishwasher where I’d put the hummingbird feeder and I made up some fresh nectar and was headed out the door to hang it in the back yard. We’d just had a tremendous rain and I put on my back porch Crocs which are really sort of dangerous shoes and while going down the steps my feet slid right out from under me. I hit the steps hard and just sat there stunned for a moment, knowing I’d done something serious. I gathered my wits and my breath and carefully stood up and walked over and hung the feeder. 
My diagnosis is that I’ve busted a rib. I hit hard on my right side on my back and from what I’ve read that’s probably what I did. It feels sorta funky. 
Drs. Google  all seem to say that there’s not a damn thing you can do for a broken rib. I can take deep breaths although there is a little pain at the site when I do. I am not vomiting. Moving and twisting are tricky. I’ll be taking it easy for awhile. I’d already prepped some supper and it was going to be awesome. Pork chops with cherries, figs, and peaches. 
That’s not going to happen. 

Whenever I have injured myself before, I’ve been very aware of the endogenous opioids that my brain releases and I’ve got a nice little buzz going right now. 

And there’s a hummingbird at the feeder. 

Please don’t tell me to go to the doctor. I will if things change. My husband is being most caring and attentive and my children are all texting me with love and concern. Arnica has been applied. 

Right now Tallahassee is a hot spot for the virus and I’d just as soon not add that sort of exposure to my worries. 

Gonna be an interesting night. But I’ll be cool!

Watch your steps, y’all. 

Love...Ms. Moon 




32 comments:

  1. I either bruised or cracked a rib twice now, but no doctor either time. My experience is that it takes 6 weeks to mend and the first 2 are rough, especially at night. The most comfortable sleeping position was actually to lay on top of the injured part or press a pillow against it. Ibuprofen or Naprosyn are your friends. Take care of yourself and DO NOT PUSH YOUR RECOVERY - that will only set you back. Give yourselve permission to take it easy.

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  3. Oh my gosh....I'm so sorry, Mary! I know you said not to tell you to see a doctor so I won't....but the temptation is strong. I hope it doesn't get any worse! Take care.

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  4. If it's a rib a drs visit is worthless. I hope things aren't too painful!

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  5. oh lordy, things DO come in three's, unfortunately. You know what to do......wrap, ice, rest, deep breaths.......and DO NOT overdo. Oh you poor dear........ I would finish the cook on your wonderful dinner if I were there.
    Much love
    Susan M

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  6. So sorry. All the above advice sounds good. Can you get Mr M to wrap an ace bandage for you?

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  7. Oh crap. There really isn't much to be done with ribs. I dislocated two of mine a few years ago when I slipped on the ice and landed on my camera. Fuck that hurt.

    Your body works much better than mine because I don't think I have any endogenous opioids.

    So rest and take it easy. At least you know what the third thing was now.

    Sending hugs and love.

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  8. OW!!! Hope the healing is swift...And may you still breath deeply! I got rid of my crocs, they are so damn durable and washable, but the danger is too great for my now dr certified osteoarthritically damaged knee. I have rubber boots for the bird yard and for Florida I would try low rubber boots! I wear them without socks in the warmer months and count it as a side benefit that they keep the biting bugs off my lower legs and feet. Sleep well...

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  9. Oh no! Don't you hate that feeling as you're crashing down that it's likely going to be something bad?
    It sounds weird that it's just going to heal itself, but I don't blame you one damn bit for staying home.
    Sending lightning fast healing thoughts.

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  10. Dammit! I am glad you did not land on your head, though, take drugs, lay low, ribs are difficult it has been said. Get rid of those damn shoes too! I slopped around in a pair one sweaty summer- They got gooey and dangerous. Now I have sandals that are goody and dangerous- shoes are problematic. Sorry you took a WHOMP!Iiee Yiiee, break a hip and that's when the trouble starts, so I guess count your lucky stars....

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  11. I concur with the advice. And years from now, when there is a black spot on an x-ray of your lungs, tell them that's where you broke a rib, big time. It sure is no time to go to a hospital.

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  12. Oh honey. I’ll send you healing vibes from Vermont, where it is raining gently and sweetly. Take it easy.

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  13. So sorry. It is terrible that with the stats in Florida now going to the doctor would be a scary idea. It is going to take time either way but at least the AC is working.

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  14. shit shit shit. I hope you heal quickly. I'm glad that you and jessie are both nurses and can wrap an ace bandage if necessary (ok, one doesn't need to be a nurse to do that, but I'd rather a nurse than, say, me). Having been in the hospital two weeks ago, I would 100% avoid them unless absolutely necessary. Medical staff made me feel safe; emergency room co-inhabitants not so much.

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  15. Oh, I'm so sorry! This is the third thing. Please, please take it easy and don't try to do too much. You might feel more comfortable if it was wrapped with an elastic bandage just for support. Do you have any pain pills in the house? I'm glad you have air now at least. Healing hugs.

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  16. I feel for you! And glad it wasn't worse, but this is plenty bad enough. Take it easy--I know this will put a huge crimp in your style, but pay attention to the pain and don't overdo.

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  17. Can only repeat the advice from above Ms Moon, take it easy and no frantic dancing to Keith and the Stones for a while. On the plus side you will have plenty of time to set up your new MacBook when it arrives in a few days, that's not too strenuous. Take care now.
    Willy Wombat

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  18. Oooh sorry to hear about your crashing down. I hope that you soon feel better. Can't give any advice as never broken a rib! My Mum cracked her pelvis when in her 90s and that can't be bandaged either!

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  19. Yowza. Sorry. Thank goodness the a/c is now working--one less misery. Rest (seriously) and heal.

    (Hoping this comment only shows up once--blogger seems to be playing games.)

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  20. I hate when the feet go flying out from under. I hope you get rid of those crocs. that happened to me about six years ago only then I fell on concrete. landed so hard on my hip and wrist I was stunned and stunned again that I didn't break or crack anything. I hope the rib heals quickly so take it easy.

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  21. I am so sorry you took a bad fall. I took one right at the start of COVID lockdown and that Shoulder is still painful, but healing I guess, can't get in even still for regular appointments anyway. Glad you got the A/C fixed, it wasn't the best timing for it to go on the fritz. Healing Energies being sent your way.

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  22. It was bad enough to be so hot but I am sorry you are in such pain. I broke ribs when considerably younger and it was a bitch. At least the AC is functional. Please take care of your very special self.

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  23. Oh no! Well, at least you solved the a/c problem before THIS happened. I don't blame you for not racing to the doctor. I'd say give it a little time and see how you feel, as long as you can breathe freely and there's no evidence of any more serious injury. I'm sending you healing vibes! What a drag!

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  24. Oh no no no no no! As you were describing your movements I wanted to scream to be careful in those Crocs because I, too, have the worn, smooth- bottom Croc “yard shoes”. Hope you’re better!

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  25. And on top of everything you get spammers! Seriously there wrap like a stretchy girdle with Velcro you get at med supply stores. Holds everything in place.

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  26. Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to hear you hurt yourself, and you're right, if it is your ribs there's nothing much you can do about it. I'm so sorry for your pain - let your husband spoil you though!

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  28. Well, crap! Much good advice given, already. Take care, take it easy, and take a few NSAIDs. Breathe, relax, it will pass. Love and kindness to you from down here in Palm Beach County

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  29. Well, crap! Much good advice given, already. Take care, take it easy, and take a few NSAIDs. Breathe, relax, it will pass. Love and kindness to you from down here in Palm Beach County

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  30. Oh no! Well, now you will need to rest and heal, no feeling guilty for watching guilty pleasures on TV and no ironing allowed while you do it. But seriously I’m so sorry you’re in pain. I know your family’s taking good care of you.

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  31. How quickly something can make a difference for good or bad. I hope you'll recover fast.

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