dsmith Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 My mother-in-law fell down almost a full flight of stairs at about 2:30 this morning, landing on her back and head. Thank God my son heard it - she could have been lying there for another 2-3 hours. She was unconscious for about 10 minutes, and the ambulance took so long to come. She did start talking somewhat coherently, but based on the assessment from the medics they've decided to transport her to the nearest trauma center. Dh is there with his sister and we haven't heard anything yet. I can't get the picture out of my mind of her at the bottom of the stairs. Just heard from dh - she has a small bleed they are concerned about as she's on blood thinners, plus possible cervical fractures. She is talking somewhat coherently at times, can move fingers and toes. He said the hospital is moving very fast getting the necessary tests done. Prayers and good thoughts are appreciated. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulySusan Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Praying. Something similar happened to DH-he fell down the stairs, was transported to hospital by ambulance, and had a tiny bleed. He turned out fine. No surgery required and able to go home after a couple of days. With the blood thinners, they will keep an extra close eye on your mil. Best of wishes to her for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Praying here. How scary. My mom lost consciousness and then fell down a flight of concrete stairs last year. She doesn't have other health issues, but she is in her 70s and was hospitalized for a couple of days (they were also concerned about why she passed out initially). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Oh my, how frightening. Sending good thoughts your way! I hope you hear a positive update soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Prayers for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 oh my goodness!! Prayers ascending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 How terrible for all of you. I hope she recovers quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I'm so sorry! Prayers said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts. Thankfully she has no fractures. They are doing a second cat scan to monitor the swelling. She is also talking more coherently but is in a lot of pain, especially the back of her head. They shaved the back of her head and stitched her up, and gave her platelets to counteract the Plavix, I think, and have her in the surgical ICU under close observation. The hospital has been wonderful! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 That is very scary! Glad the hospital has been wonderful and that she got medical help so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 (hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Sending good thoughts. The fact that she's speaking coherently and moving sounds promising. I hope she'll make a full recovery. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Praying here! I’m so glad she’s at a good hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulySusan Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Just remembered this from when DH fell- The ambulance people removed his watch and wedding band. It was returned to me by one of them the next day (not by a nurse or ER worker). We hadn't even missed it in all the excitement. If your mil wears jewelry, check to be sure she still has it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Hugs and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 How scary. Sending prayers to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Apparently she does have fractures - her sacrum and thoracic 2. They have her in an extremely uncomfortable neck/back brace. She is in SICU overnight at least and from there we're not sure what we are looking at. It's amazing to me that they want her in the recliner in the room, not the bed. She is very unhappy about that!! They were very alarmed at her medication combinations. Apparently some of them were quite dangerous! This is going to be a good opportunity to change doctors, which we have talked about with her for the last 2 months but she has resisted. Thank you for all the prayers and good thoughts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Sending good thoughts for your mother-in-law's recovery. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyLady Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 This is just so scary! It sounds like she has an awesome support team with you and her children!! Sending hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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