bad week gone worse

[Ohio Buckeye]

Last night my son picked me up from work since I still don't
have transportation and a guy ran a red light and slammed into
us.  I imagine my son's car is totaled as whole front is demolished.
Somehow the other guy was able to drive his car away.  Fortunately
we were not hurt bad, scrapes, and my right hand is still in terrible
pain and some swelling.
I'm going to have it x-rayed to make sure it is not broken.
Fortunately my pd tube did not get jarred loose or anything.
Now neither one of has transportation. I have found 1 car that is a
possibility tho. I'm right-handed so doing this left handed which is hard.

[Sluff]

  So sorry your having such a tough time. Glad you and your son didn't get hurt too bad.

 You and your son are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish there was more I could do to help. (frustrated)

[Joe Paul]

Sorry to hear of all this misfortune. Hope it will all smooth out for you soon. Hang in there 

[Ohio Buckeye]

my hand is broken in 2 places, in splint and sling.
hard to set up cycler, friend helped me.
sure hope osu wins tomorrow.

[Sara]

Sorry to hear about this.     I'm really glad no one was seriously hurt.  Hopefully the insurance money will come through soon.

[anja]

Whew, Ohio Buckeye, you certainly have had your share of troubles lately!    Must be time for the good things to happen - new great transportation for yourself and your son...  Hope that your broken hand mends quickly and the pain is not unbearable for you .   Take care !

[Sluff]

NEW WEEK  Hope things get better this week.

[Ohio Buckeye]

hi
yes, new week, buckeyes won, that was good ending for the week.
this is harder than i thought it would be, using left hand for everything.
prob. get better with time.
ins. called, said son's car totaled.
thanks for your encouraging words and thoughts.

[mallory]

Ohio Buckeye,  I sure hope you have a better week this week, sounds like you deserve it.  And, you type better with your left hand than I usually do with both hands!

[Joe Paul]

Buckeye, you get a car yet?

[Black]

Yep, that is a bad week gone worse.  Broken in TWO places   hope the pain is better now.  How's the car situation?  Hope the ins. co. got ya'll a car.

[Ohio Buckeye]

ins. told son today to get a rental so he getting wheels tonight.
i'm in no hurry now to do anything about my car
as i can't drive anyway now.
friend is helping me set up cycler
and friends taking me to dr, etc.
sister brought me some prepared food.
it is even difficult to eat with left hand,
thank God for friends and i appreciate all your kind words. God bless you.
lost 3 lbs., today feel little stronger.
buckeye win was bright spot last week.  go bucks
glad that the Lord is my strength.

[Ohio Buckeye]

had my car towed in today to be fixed so at least
my son can use it for a while.
new cast is up to my elbow. it gets itchy. taking benadryl.
pain has lessened. more like an ache now.
those buckeyes did well again.  go bucks!!!!

[Sara]

I'm glad the pain has gotten a little better.  How much longer for the cast?

[Ohio Buckeye]

I go back on the 17th to get it x-rayed again to make sure they
are still lined up, then he said probably another 3 wks or so. in cast  after that.
I got to wash my hand, lather it up, rub it and itch in between the casts and
that felt soooooooooooooo good.
It is really hard to sleep being hooked up to pd and with the cast on. hand feels
so squeezed up and uncomfortable,  can't relax, could not sleep before this but
now it is really bad.  Think I need some of that stuff Epo is taking, 
doing a lot of reading and a big puzzle.

[Black]

I go back on the 17th to get it x-rayed again to make sure they
are still lined up, then he said probably another 3 wks or so. in cast  after that.
I got to wash my hand, lather it up, rub it and itch in between the casts and
that felt soooooooooooooo good.
It is really hard to sleep being hooked up to pd and with the cast on. hand feels
so squeezed up and uncomfortable,  can't relax, could not sleep before this but
now it is really bad.  Think I need some of that stuff Epo is taking, 
doing a lot of reading and a big puzzle.

Are you keeping it elevated for several hours every day?  That usually helps with the swelling and keeps the cast from feeling so tight.  Have they given you anything for pain or to help you sleep?  If not, maybe they can if you ask.

I know that lather and scrub really felt great.  When Mike broke his leg several years ago -- right below the knee, playing league softball -- he had a cast from his groin to his toes and went six weeks without washing it.  Felt awful and smelled worse   After the cast came off he wore a custom made removable support for a couple of weeks.  Every time he changed clothes and bathed, we rubbed his leg down with lotion and terry cloth towels -- the skin rolled off in layers -- UCKY, but sure felt and smelled better.

My prayers are with you.  Please keep us posted.

[goofynina]

Hey Ohio Buckeye,  hope your having better days these days.  I know the saying when it rains it pours all to well myself.  Just keep you chin up, it's bound to get better