Humpty Dumpty fell this weekend while riding with a bunch of friends out in Middleburg…and fractured her sternum, and bruised up her knee (I’m hopeful that is all I did to it; have yet to have that confirmed).
Spent two hours in the ER; which I consider a record fast time…was yelled at by several people for driving myself there… Enjoyed a CAT scan, a CT, and several very painful X-rays…plus two IVs (I was considered a trauma case since I broke my helmet), and that very cool warm stuff that dies your blood for the CT. Plus I escaped having my shirt cut off simply because someone there understood how expensive riding apparel is.
Am now on pain meds for the sternum…and in a knee immobilizer until I can get in to see the orthopedic surgeon for an MRI to confirm whether it’s just bruising or more ligament damage. Other than hurting when inhaling, exhaling, coughing, sneezing, and hiccupping, I feel fine. I would have ridden yesterday in fact if it weren’t for my knee.
My number one question for the doctor?
When will I be able to ride again?
Spent two hours in the ER; which I consider a record fast time…was yelled at by several people for driving myself there… Enjoyed a CAT scan, a CT, and several very painful X-rays…plus two IVs (I was considered a trauma case since I broke my helmet), and that very cool warm stuff that dies your blood for the CT. Plus I escaped having my shirt cut off simply because someone there understood how expensive riding apparel is.
Am now on pain meds for the sternum…and in a knee immobilizer until I can get in to see the orthopedic surgeon for an MRI to confirm whether it’s just bruising or more ligament damage. Other than hurting when inhaling, exhaling, coughing, sneezing, and hiccupping, I feel fine. I would have ridden yesterday in fact if it weren’t for my knee.
My number one question for the doctor?
When will I be able to ride again?
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Update; saw my regular doctor this morning...it may not be bruising. I have an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon; so I will know more this afternoon.
I also received a new pair of breeches in the mail today…someone has a sick sense of humor. :-P
I can't believe this happened. I also cannot believe you drove yourself to the ER. Even I know that isn't good, and I've had my share of falls. - RM
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