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[justbeingme]

ive just fell out my chair backwards, scary moment but kept calm checked a few things then pulled my chair upright slid to the sofa got on the sofa and on to my chair and went straight to bed to check my bum/lower back, i cant see anything but not sure how long a mark or something would take to show, also im not sure if ive done anything bad nothing feels out of place lets say, i think my mind is playing tricks on me making me think theres pain there but all i felt was vibration off when i fell, the bottom part of my back/bum would of landed on the back rest i presume and my arms kept the top half in a sort of sitting position, like locking my arms but now im feeling a little pain/discomfort'ish upper back maybe i pulled a muscle? do you think i should phone the hospital? thanks

[wheelie182]

This is going to happen many many times, and you can't phone the doctor each time it does. Besides, all they're *initially* going to do is what you can do yourself, take a look over your body for signs of distress. Make sure to also be checking areas you cant easily see with a mirror.

I fall out of my chair quite often, but never so badly to the extent that I think I may have done any damage. I cant really a imagine a way in which falling backwards would hurt your lower t6 area too badly, that is unless you actually came out of the chair and hit some other object, but your arms and head are more at risk really.

Edited by wheelie182, 15 December 2011 - 02:08 PM.

[justbeingme]

thanks mate, i think its shock and me being a new injury i think to much, i think i could of pulled a muscle with the landing on my hands with locked arms but thats it really i hope ill have another check over later, i do use a mirror all the time so im aware of the hidden places sort of speak

[wheeliebear75]

Unless you have sort of bone density issues I'd say the general rule of thumb is to just wait & see. IF you have some additional pain, major bruising/swelling THEN you might want to make an appointment with your GP.

[isobar]

I fall sometimes when i'm sitting while sleepy sometimes i catch myself and others i dont ....... if you start experiencing something that causes you more discomfort maybe you should have it checked out.

[Apparelyzed]

Were you drunk or sobers when you fell?

If you were sober, what a wally!

If you were drunk, what a wally!

If you were drunk but didn't spill any alcohol, then that's ma boy, what a legend!


You'll probably ache a bit tomorrow, but that should be all. When you fall backwards, lift your head so it doesn't hit the floor, and watch your knees, as they can sometimes hit you in the face.

Apart from that, try to learn from it, and get ready for next time.

Simon

[RZ94]

Apparelyzed, on 15 December 2011 - 03:25 PM, said:

Were you drunk or sobers when you fell?

If you were sober, what a wally!

If you were drunk, what a wally!

If you were drunk but didn't spill any alcohol, then that's ma boy, what a legend!


You'll probably ache a bit tomorrow, but that should be all. When you fall backwards, lift your head so it doesn't hit the floor, and watch your knees, as they can sometimes hit you in the face.

Apart from that, try to learn from it, and get ready for next time.

Simon

HEHE,,,Bossman, fell backwards saturday night,,,,,Pabst in one hand, staple gun in the othern,,,,still can't find that damn staple gun,,,but not a drop spilled,,,fact is i nursed it a bit wilst shakin' off the shock of the event (on the floor),,,dedication is key.

[justbeingme]

when i hit the floor i was already in a sitting position due to putting my hands straight down, it happened because i was to cocky pushed myself backwards away from my desk and tried to turn quickly to go straight ahead but the wheels come up and i was on the deck

[Doodle]

I join your club today! I fell out backwards this morning and hit the hard wooden floor and the corner of the cupboard! OUCH! And have hurt my already sore shoulder, so not a good day and I feel your pain!

[A trophy guy]

Look at your falls in a positive light. You are active, you are doing stuff, you are not just sitting around, on the couch or in bed all day. I fell out of my chair just yesterday when I was working out. It's going to happen. I couldn't tell you how many times I've fallen out of my chair; in all those times, the most damage I've come away with is some cuts, scrapes and maybe a bruise or two. Don't freak out, just check yourself out and keep on rollin'. ;)

[tsh3406]

You'll find that it's more embarassing more than anything, especially if you tank it at a pretty good clip, lol. You'll be relatively certain that you are going to die in that first instand you realize you are going over, but like the others said, just bruises, keep your head from hitting the ground and for the love of God man.... don't spill the beer....

Tim

[Trinity]

also try and avoid putting your hands straight down, you could end up breaking a wrist if you land very hard or badly and then you'll be buggered!

backwards is my "normal" way to fall, never fails to be embarrassing though, it's always a split second thing that I can do little about

also watch out if you're around other paras as they seem to think it's highly amusing to tip you out backwards on purpose (I shall get my revenge though, just waiting for the right time.....)

[Tinbasher]

Word is you paid somone to "fix" Emma's chair.

[Zack]

Justbeingme and Doodle,
I'm Glad you guys are ok enough to post. Now I'm worried cause I hear things happen in 3s. Hope I'm not next.

[Apparelyzed]

Emma never spills a drop when she falls!

Simon

[justbeingme]

It's was an instant reaction to put my arms straight down so my top half didn't hit the floor, I'm a little achy this morning I between my shoulders, but glad I'm not the only one @ doodle hope your ok luckily I was in the middle of the room so didn't hit anything else, just got shook up, live and learn I guess haha I won't be doing that in a hurry I hope, I think the best thing to do is not to panic

[Edinburgh Colin]

Think my best was last year coming out the front door of my Dentists. Here in Edinburgh you get all the old fancy front doors with the vestibule and 3 or 4 big granite/sandstone steps to get in. Looks impressive but a bugger if you don't walk. Anyway the Dentist was helping me out the door, forwards and should just have been bumping me down the steps, but, predictably as I went down he didn't and tipped me straight out forwards, landed square on my knees and hands and didn't fall over. So he's holding a wheelchair - empty and I'm kneeling on all fours about 4 feet below him and 6 feet in front.

Skinned knees and heels of my hands but no other damage to me but he and his nurse were mortified, ha.

Needless to say next visit he had aluminum ramps!

EC

[justbeingme]

Edinburgh Colin, on 16 December 2011 - 11:28 AM, said:

Think my best was last year coming out the front door of my Dentists. Here in Edinburgh you get all the old fancy front doors with the vestibule and 3 or 4 big granite/sandstone steps to get in. Looks impressive but a bugger if you don't walk. Anyway the Dentist was helping me out the door, forwards and should just have been bumping me down the steps, but, predictably as I went down he didn't and tipped me straight out forwards, landed square on my knees and hands and didn't fall over. So he's holding a wheelchair - empty and I'm kneeling on all fours about 4 feet below him and 6 feet in front.

Skinned knees and heels of my hands but no other damage to me but he and his nurse were mortified, ha.

Needless to say next visit he had aluminum ramps!

EC

holy shit! that sounds bad just thinking about it makes me cringe, good job you didnt break anything, you were lucky

[Trinity]

justbeingme, on 16 December 2011 - 12:04 PM, said:

Edinburgh Colin, on 16 December 2011 - 11:28 AM, said:

Think my best was last year coming out the front door of my Dentists. Here in Edinburgh you get all the old fancy front doors with the vestibule and 3 or 4 big granite/sandstone steps to get in. Looks impressive but a bugger if you don't walk. Anyway the Dentist was helping me out the door, forwards and should just have been bumping me down the steps, but, predictably as I went down he didn't and tipped me straight out forwards, landed square on my knees and hands and didn't fall over. So he's holding a wheelchair - empty and I'm kneeling on all fours about 4 feet below him and 6 feet in front.

Skinned knees and heels of my hands but no other damage to me but he and his nurse were mortified, ha.

Needless to say next visit he had aluminum ramps!

EC

holy shit! that sounds bad just thinking about it makes me cringe, good job you didnt break anything, you were lucky

not that time he didn't!

[Edinburgh Colin]

Trinity, on 16 December 2011 - 12:04 PM, said:

justbeingme, on 16 December 2011 - 12:04 PM, said:

Edinburgh Colin, on 16 December 2011 - 11:28 AM, said:

Think my best was last year coming out the front door of my Dentists. Here in Edinburgh you get all the old fancy front doors with the vestibule and 3 or 4 big granite/sandstone steps to get in. Looks impressive but a bugger if you don't walk. Anyway the Dentist was helping me out the door, forwards and should just have been bumping me down the steps, but, predictably as I went down he didn't and tipped me straight out forwards, landed square on my knees and hands and didn't fall over. So he's holding a wheelchair - empty and I'm kneeling on all fours about 4 feet below him and 6 feet in front.

Skinned knees and heels of my hands but no other damage to me but he and his nurse were mortified, ha.

Needless to say next visit he had aluminum ramps!

EC

holy shit! that sounds bad just thinking about it makes me cringe, good job you didnt break anything, you were lucky

not that time he didn't!

SShhh Trinny, trying to provide encouragement not promote the use of Titanium as a replacement for big bones!

[justbeingme]

Edinburgh Colin, on 16 December 2011 - 12:08 PM, said:

Trinity, on 16 December 2011 - 12:04 PM, said:

justbeingme, on 16 December 2011 - 12:04 PM, said:

Edinburgh Colin, on 16 December 2011 - 11:28 AM, said:

Think my best was last year coming out the front door of my Dentists. Here in Edinburgh you get all the old fancy front doors with the vestibule and 3 or 4 big granite/sandstone steps to get in. Looks impressive but a bugger if you don't walk. Anyway the Dentist was helping me out the door, forwards and should just have been bumping me down the steps, but, predictably as I went down he didn't and tipped me straight out forwards, landed square on my knees and hands and didn't fall over. So he's holding a wheelchair - empty and I'm kneeling on all fours about 4 feet below him and 6 feet in front.

Skinned knees and heels of my hands but no other damage to me but he and his nurse were mortified, ha.

Needless to say next visit he had aluminum ramps!

EC

holy shit! that sounds bad just thinking about it makes me cringe, good job you didnt break anything, you were lucky

not that time he didn't!

SShhh Trinny, trying to provide encouragement not promote the use of Titanium as a replacement for big bones!

oooohhh :/ nasty i'd hate to have broken anything mainly for AD i guess

[Edinburgh Colin]

justbeingme, on 16 December 2011 - 12:11 PM, said:

Edinburgh Colin, on 16 December 2011 - 12:08 PM, said:

Trinity, on 16 December 2011 - 12:04 PM, said:

justbeingme, on 16 December 2011 - 12:04 PM, said:

Edinburgh Colin, on 16 December 2011 - 11:28 AM, said:

Think my best was last year coming out the front door of my Dentists. Here in Edinburgh you get all the old fancy front doors with the vestibule and 3 or 4 big granite/sandstone steps to get in. Looks impressive but a bugger if you don't walk. Anyway the Dentist was helping me out the door, forwards and should just have been bumping me down the steps, but, predictably as I went down he didn't and tipped me straight out forwards, landed square on my knees and hands and didn't fall over. So he's holding a wheelchair - empty and I'm kneeling on all fours about 4 feet below him and 6 feet in front.

Skinned knees and heels of my hands but no other damage to me but he and his nurse were mortified, ha.

Needless to say next visit he had aluminum ramps!

EC

holy shit! that sounds bad just thinking about it makes me cringe, good job you didnt break anything, you were lucky

not that time he didn't!

SShhh Trinny, trying to provide encouragement not promote the use of Titanium as a replacement for big bones!

oooohhh :/ nasty i'd hate to have broken anything mainly for AD i guess

In another event I broke my right Femur, compound fracture clean in two. Happened on a camp site at 12.30 am and it was 40 minutes before the Ambulance got there. Amazingly I had no AD, I won't describe the details of the break and how it looked and sounded but if ever there was an AD causing event this should have been it, I was even clutching Nifedipine capsules in preparation for the event that never happened.


I do suffer from AD so it was a big surprise, maybe the Morphine and Gas air came just in time, I was in shock and felt like throwing up just after the break as you'd expect.

I am incomplete so unfortunately on that occasion I could feel it!

Now I have a 40cm Titanium right thigh bone.

EC

[justbeingme]

thats all i can say, btw whats does AD feel like from the very early signs?

[Beautiful]

I've only fallen about 5 times in 16 years. The first four times happened all before age 8 and were backwards. The one time I fell forward (which was earlier this year) I ended up in the ER and had to have surgery. Hahaha. Who knew a small 2 foot drop could cause so much damage.

When I first came to the forum 3 years ago, I was so surprised at how common falling was, and how some people encounter it weekly. I personally do everything in my power to make sure I don't fall, like make sure my chair isn't tippy like some wheelchair users like it, making sure when I have to do wheelies they're controlled, making sure if I have to be carried up or down stairs the people know exactly how to do it, never leaning out too far or using something that isn't sturdy to help support myself.

In short, I despise falling and will do everything I can to prevent it. A lot of people say it's something to get used to or whatever, but I don't buy into that.

[rue2you]

Able-bodied people fall so it is normal for us to fall too. It just seems more dramatic because we are in chairs and everyone thinks we are so fragile. If you are new to this, you think you are fragile too but you will learn soon enough how much you can do and not get hurt. It just takes a little time. So, be thankful that you are that much closer to being a professional faller!! (Glad you are okay!)

[wheelie182]

Beautiful, on 18 December 2011 - 04:56 AM, said:

I've only fallen about 5 times in 16 years. The first four times happened all before age 8 and were backwards. The one time I fell forward (which was earlier this year) I ended up in the ER and had to have surgery. Hahaha. Who knew a small 2 foot drop could cause so much damage.

When I first came to the forum 3 years ago, I was so surprised at how common falling was, and how some people encounter it weekly. I personally do everything in my power to make sure I don't fall, like make sure my chair isn't tippy like some wheelchair users like it, making sure when I have to do wheelies they're controlled, making sure if I have to be carried up or down stairs the people know exactly how to do it, never leaning out too far or using something that isn't sturdy to help support myself.

In short, I despise falling and will do everything I can to prevent it. A lot of people say it's something to get used to or whatever, but I don't buy into that.

I wouldn't say I fall that often, but I'm of the mindset that if I can do something quicker but there's a risk of falling out of my chair I'll still do it, ... but only if I'm on my own. When I'm out and about I'll always take the safer route , I seem to lose all my confidence when I'm around other people.

[justbeingme]

i guess i do i think im more fragile for some reason, never thought of it out loud like that but i guess your right, people panic thinking you have done major damage but as before when i was AB and fell over i probably at most hurt my knee to the point of rubbing it and swearing i think its the no control over where your legs might be facing that scares me, they are the most akward things now, where as before probably most helpful haha

[ChairDroid]

been on chair since 3 yrs and have never fallen yet - thanks to my passive chair! But yes, i'm scared to death just by the thought of it . Hope you guys are fine..

Edited by ChairDroid, 30 December 2011 - 03:06 AM.

[A trophy guy]

ChairDroid, on 30 December 2011 - 03:06 AM, said:

been on chair since 3 yrs and have never fallen yet - thanks to my passive chair! But yes, i'm scared to death just by the thought of it . Hope you guys are fine..

What's a "passive chair"? And if you've been in a chair that long and you've never fallen, you probably have built it up in your head as something way worse than it really is. I would say bite the bullet and dump yo' ass out one day. Just get it over with. The first time is definitely the hardest. But you'll also find that you didn't die and the world didn't stop spinning on it's axis.

[ChairDroid]

A trophy guy, on 30 December 2011 - 03:10 AM, said:

What's a "passive chair"?

opposite of an Active chair, basically something this : http://www.emedinfo..../Wheelchair.jpg