I have a bruised kidney....ask me anything!

[XemaSab]

So yesterday I was carrying a lone coke bottle down the stairs at my house to put it in the recycling, and I totally slipped and fell down the stairs on my back. I went down about 6 stairs and I did that thing where you sit there for a minute like "Ok, how bad was that?" I decided nothing was broken, and I came into town to check e-mail and see how my beloved DU friends were doing.

I got in the car to go home, and suddenly I started feeling really nauseated. I haven't barfed since I was 10, and I was *really* sick then, so feeling barfy is cause for concern. Came home, alternated sleeping, drinking water, and barfing all night.

This morning I decided to go seek medical attention, so I went to the clinic, and they didn't have any openings until next week. So I went to urgent care.

My blood pressure, pee, blood, and bones were all looked at, and I have a bruised kidney.

For now it's ok, but the doctor says if I feel worse, to call 9-11 so the ambulance can take me to Fresno and they can run a CAT scan.

Joy.

[HEAVYHEART]

1. Geez

How are you feeling now? Take care of you.

[XemaSab]

5. Feeling a bit better

but I'm still tired and have no appetite. :(

[bigwillq]

2. OH NO!

Feel better!:hug:

[XemaSab]

6. Will do, WillQ!

:hug:

[Shine]

3. Hey, at least you're ALIVE!

Sorry to hear of your fall and I'm glad you got the medical attn. you deserved.

I can relate: I had a fall myself a couple months ago cycling. Hit my right temple against the curb turning a corner. Cracked my helmet. Concussion. CT scan...the works. It took a couple of weeks before I felt fully back in my body again.

The important thing is to take the time you need to heal.

Take care,
Shine
:hi:

[XemaSab]

4. Yikes!

That's awful... glad to hear you're feeling better! :hi:

[Shine]

10. Why, thanks for your good wishes, XenaSab!

I am doing much much better and am looking forward to my first bikeride in two months pretty soon.

It's great to be alive and I strive to enjoy each and every day.

:hi:
Shine

[Shell Beau]

7. Whoa! Let that kidney heal!!

:hug:

[XemaSab]

8. The trick

is Vicodin. :D

[Shell Beau]

9. Aha!

;)