stansclan89 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 and broke 3 vertebrae in her neck :crying:. She has osteoporosis and also already had a cast on her foot for a broken leg. She was trying to maneuver with a walker in the bathroom and lost her balance. She is lucky that she is still alive--if the broken vertebrae had hit her spinal cord she wouldn't have been able to breath. Right now they don't know what to do except put her in a brace and wait for it to hopefully heal. Ideally she would have screws put in to hold it all together, but her bones are too porous and most likely won't hold the screws. She will most likely be in rehab for 3-4 months minimum. When I was younger I used to think that people like this were so old and not really all there anymore. Mom definitely has all her faculties and has a hard time with not being able to do all she once could. If you pray, could you? Or send positive healing thoughts? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry. I remember very similar circumstances with my own mom, and it was heartbreaking to see her so weak and frail, when her mind was still so sharp. I'll pray for your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I am SOOOO sorry :( That is incredibly scary :( My mom has Osteo.... not the curvature of the spine... can't remember the other half of the Osteo part.... Anyway.... Please note my post count... that I am not a spammer! :) This calcium has been incredible for her. My mom has a good testimony about it, and also my cousin (older) who has a baseline test which was calcium poor and after a while took another test and had a good increase. This is different from other sources of calcium... My mom has used the company for years for her calcium needs, after everything else failed. She got back her bone density results and instead of another 7% loss.... had a 12% gain!! So, because she trusts them.... and you have to get quality... she uses this place.... The first link is to what the product is... the second is where she purchases it. You get a discount at 6 bottles... http://www.elixirindustry.com/marvlix/index.html Larry@EzorbCalcium.com His # is 432.689.7272 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Praying for your mom and that she is healed quickly.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug: I am sorry. It is scary when our parents get old. I hope she heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Healing thoughts and prayers winging you and your mom's way. My mom has osteoporosis as well as and just had surgery a month or so ago to repair L1 vertebra fracture. She bent the wrong way on a exercise machine so we're making sure she stays off those things now. Just getting back all her energy and strength so understand completely what y'all are going through. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug: and prayers for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: My grandmother fell while in the nursing home and broke her neck as well. Due to her age and the poor condition of her bones, the doctors decided against surgery. She had to wear a neck brace for a very long time (3 months??) but eventually her neck was healed enough and strong enough to remove the brace. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 A similar thing happened to my mother when she slipped on ice in front of my house. It was really scary, and we were concerned she'd never be the same again. That was about 8 years ago, and two months ago at age 84 she took a trip to Paris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stansclan89 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Thanks for all the prayers. :grouphug::grouphug: My grandmother fell while in the nursing home and broke her neck as well. Due to her age and the poor condition of her bones, the doctors decided against surgery. She had to wear a neck brace for a very long time (3 months??) but eventually her neck was healed enough and strong enough to remove the brace. :grouphug: A similar thing happened to my mother when she slipped on ice in front of my house. It was really scary, and we were concerned she'd never be the same again. That was about 8 years ago, and two months ago at age 84 she took a trip to Paris. It's good to hear that she can come through this. She is 81. I hope she is able to keep taking trips in 3 years. She loves to travel :001_smile:. She was supposed to be going to Florida for a trip yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I am SOOOO sorry :( That is incredibly scary :( My mom has Osteo.... not the curvature of the spine... can't remember the other half of the Osteo part.... Anyway.... Please note my post count... that I am not a spammer! :) This calcium has been incredible for her. My mom has a good testimony about it, and also my cousin (older) who has a baseline test which was calcium poor and after a while took another test and had a good increase. This is different from other sources of calcium... My mom has used the company for years for her calcium needs, after everything else failed. She got back her bone density results and instead of another 7% loss.... had a 12% gain!! So, because she trusts them.... and you have to get quality... she uses this place.... The first link is to what the product is... the second is where she purchases it. You get a discount at 6 bottles... http://www.elixirindustry.com/marvlix/index.html Larry@EzorbCalcium.com His # is 432.689.7272 Osteopenia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 So sorry to hear about your mom's fall. Will pray for her. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: My grandmother fell and broke her hip 2 weeks ago. They get so fragile in old age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I am so sorry! Hope she heals well and quickly. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 :grouphug: I'm so sorry. My mil has broken a few things because of her Osteo. They've had to get special plates & screws to hold her back together in her wrists because of it. Praying your Mamma heals well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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