I had the Fall Prevention Team out a couple of days ago; they have descided to do physio exercise at home with their Occupational Therapist. They also looked around our flat and talked about various items that would make falls less likely. I am currently awaiting delivery of some raisers for the bed and also a raised toilet seat and a better frame to go around the toilet as the previous one i was given by them was not very good. We also discussed grab rails but i dont know when they are going to be installed. They are also referring me to wheelchair services re the wheelchair for when i get tired etc when i am out and about.
The falls seem to be happening alot still.. still about 2-3 times aday adorning my legs and arms with many bruises! A few days ago i fell and knocked myself out whilst walking in the lounge luckily i did not hurt myself badly and my fiance was able to look after me, i am very lucky he is a nurse. Still using the walking frame and crutches around the house.. and of course the crutches outside the house.
Going on holiday in a few days abroad, i am still a little worried how its all going to effect me. We have extra leg room on the flight which should make things a little easier but we had to pay extra for this. Also we are being escorted around the airport possibly in a buggy of sorts or a wheelchair. Also the airport have advised us that disabled people board the flight first.. but i am also assuming that this means that we leave the plane last.. but i may be wrong.
Our friend at the other end has arranged a few things for me, a bathboard like i have at home and also a wheelchair as if we go out alot then i will probally need one otherwise i will get very tired.
I am a little concerned about the light hurting my eyes as i have a sensativity to light with my constant migraine but we had our glasses adjusted some months back so this should help a little. I have been told by both Simon and my Gp that the heat should help my joints and muscles.
We had to get letters from my GP listing all medications i am on for the airport because i am on morphine and alot of meds, the last thing we want to happen is to be accused of smuggling drugs lol!! Also had to get letters to prove that i need to carry both my Nebuliser and my Sleep Apnea CPAP machine as hand luggage on the plane in case of emergency.. also this way they dont count towards our luggage weight which is good.. it was alot of hassle and the GP letter cost us £15!!
I went to see my GP yesterday just for a regular appointment and to check everything was okay before going on the flight. One or two of the tests had come back.. not the allergy ones though apparently my thyroid function is low which means i have to take more medication.. geez this is apparently something that will effect me for the rest of my life.. but is very common in people with fibromyalgia.
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