Viking 0 #1 April 8, 2002 As you may or may not know i just got home, from my trip to Nocal. When i walked in the house, my brother informed me that while my grandma was taking the dog out to do her thing, that the dog lurtched forward and pulled her to the ground. She fell on her left arm. She has a large bruise down the length of her forarm, and extensive swelling from her knuckles to about mid forearm. She says it doesn't hurt unless she trys to use it (get out of a chair, hold a glass of water, or put any amount of weight on it). She is 92 and i need to know if its just a bad sprain, or somthing worse. Thanx for the help guys. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #2 April 8, 2002 I would get her to a doctor ASAP. You don't know if she has a small fracture in that arm. Don't want to be alarming but if she's swelling up as you seem to make it sound get her to a Doc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 April 8, 2002 ANY seemingly small bump, fall, etc with elderly people could be a very big deal. Get her to a doc and get her checked out. Much better to have a false alarm and be safe, then to let it go and find out it was something much much worst later on."Homer Simpson, smiling politely." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #4 April 8, 2002 My brother already tried to get her to go the er, but she HATES going to the Doc. She is just as hardheaded as my late grandpa.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 April 8, 2002 So whats your point? Not to be harsh, but make her go!"Homer Simpson, smiling politely." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #6 April 8, 2002 Making her go will just make her mad, and to be honest the only person she really listens to is my mom. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #7 April 8, 2002 Viking, I know how big you are. Tell her too bad, let her be angry, and bundle her into the car and take her in. Sometimes, you have to not care what someone thinks, if you're doing it in their best interest.Old bones are fragile bones. Old people break really easily. If she fell, she needs to be looked at by a professional. Something obviously got hurt, or she would be able to use that arm.Do it, Viking. Ciels and Pinks-MicheleIf you really want to, you can seize the day; if you really want to, you can fly away...~enya~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #8 April 8, 2002 My grandparents are also in their 90's (93 and 95) and have both broken bones in the last few years. (Grandma - hip and then pelvis... grandpa - hip) Not only do they HATE going to the ER but it is a lot of work for them too... Find a doctor who will do housecalls. There are plenty out there - especially for geriatric patients. Please get her checked out either way. She needs medical attention - even if just for peace of mind. My love and prayers to you and her!dove Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #9 April 8, 2002 The CNA we have come to house eery now and then just tested her arm and she jumped when she squezed her forearm. Off to the Doc we go. thanx for the help guys. I will keep yall posted. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #10 April 9, 2002 it was a hair line fracture just below her wrist. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #11 April 9, 2002 Glad to here you got it taken care of!! I remeber when I was a little kid I ran outside to help my dad on our new pool deck BAREFEET!! No sooner got out there and step on a rusty nail.....When My mom came home she cleaned it out and said I had to go to the Docs and get a shot......YEAH RIGHT!!!! I threw a HUGE fit on not wanting to go and then my mom brokeit down real clear like..."You either go the Doc and get your shot or you can get lockjaw and DIE!!! " Didnt take long to figure that one out.....well an hr later pain in my aarm and a gallona Icecream....I was gald I got the shot!!! Brutal truth may hurt but when it comes to the alternatives it will usaually help!!jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #12 April 9, 2002 Vik, I commend you on your very good care of your Grandmother. You have a big heart and a good man.Some times you gotta just grab Granny by the blue hairs and get her to go. Tell her you ar going to WalMart or to get some ice cream or to the 5 and dime. Or to get coffee at the hospital. I dont know. But such a good boy you are, now I just hope Levin takes as good of care of me as you do now that your grandma is older.Ha! Ann ~ www.AirAnn.comLevin in RW suit.. I have pictures!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #13 April 9, 2002 oh ya not trying to brag or anything but when i was in Old town Sacramento we found this AWSOME old record shop called Brooks Novelty Antiques and Records. Its wall to wall (including the ceiling) of nothing but old and New LP's!!!!!!!! including a shit load of 45's. well my mom is a big Paul Horn fan and i found two Albums she has been trying to find for years!!! i didn't have any money on me, so i put myself in dept $35 to buy them for her. I can't wait to give them to her. I get a kick out of making her happy. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
