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We had a major ice storm come through last Sunday right between the time I arrived at the Church office 7:00 and departed 9:00 for Mass.
All was well until I took that first step outside...I slipped on the top landing area and came crashing down on my left side; the majority of the impact taken by my hip on the stair edge.
Laying there, I took quick inventory: pain where (elbows, L shoulder radiating up to ear, L hip/kidney area, inside L thigh) rolling slowly to my side, then standing up in increments; I checked for torn clothes...none. Things are good. Walked slowly and carefully over to the Church and attended Mass.
While in hospitality following, one of our Knights suggested he will go to their larder and secure some medicinal beverage.
Returning, he cracked open a bottle of fine Kentucky bourbon, which he added liberally to my hot tea.
Now, I gave up ALL whisky for Lent...I think going to this extreme just for a drink is...nearly worth it.
I'd already had an appointment for my semi-annual physical on Monday...so, limping along, I had x-Rays of key areas. The result being no broken bones.
I should be in fine fiddle for my 6 April start on Camino.
Ta Da!!!
Have any of you had a similar scare just before departing on your Camino?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Arn
Have any of you had a similar scare just before departing on your Camino?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Arn
Happy for you Arn ! Here in the Netherlands they say that Genebra )Dutch gin-jenever-) with lemons helps a lot whether it is musclepain,flew etc. The more you drink ,the more you forget your pains.
Mucho suerte y buen camino
Knights of Columbus
Coming from you, I feel better alreadyouch indeed ! mi dispiace molto! and that was no whiskey you had - it was strictly medicinal
yes - those scares did happen here as well. as in: sailing down some stairs of a local library 3-4 wks prior departure date - worst was prevented, but still bruised and limping... and scaled back on my training walks.
my 'go to' items are always: Bach Flower ' Rescue Remedy' creme/gel and Arnica Montana (homeopathic) - applied all promptly and was ship-shape in no time. rest always helps. and hot bath w/ epsom salts - if possible.
do envision yourself being a pilgrim on the path ...backpack an all ... very best wishes - onwards and upwards!
Now that's the Camino spirit.Arn - ouch indeed!
I fell last year just weeks before my camino. After putting up a display in my classroom, I was stepping down from a high table on to an adult-sized chair and it gave way - so I landed directly on my lower back!
Unfortunately, there was no bourbon available at the school........
With the help of a physio I was fine for my camino. In fact, my injury has bothered me more since my return. The GP said that walking is the best remedy.
So, for my health's sake, I've just booked my flights for another camino this year
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
buen camino
Actually, Arn lives in Virginia...and I assume he went to all that trouble to get a shotwhile at his home town.
Point me in the right direction and the bottle of fine whisky is on me.Arn, when you come over bring a bit of that "medicine" along!
Good to hear that you are ok and restorative alcohol helped!We had a major ice storm come through last Sunday right between the time I arrived at the Church office 7:00 and departed 9:00 for Mass.
All was well until I took that first step outside...I slipped on the top landing area and came crashing down on my left side; the majority of the impact taken by my hip on the stair edge.
Laying there, I took quick inventory: pain where (elbows, L shoulder radiating up to ear, L hip/kidney area, inside L thigh) rolling slowly to my side, then standing up in increments; I checked for torn clothes...none. Things are good. Walked slowly and carefully over to the Church and attended Mass.
While in hospitality following, one of our Knights suggested he will go to their larder and secure some medicinal beverage.
Returning, he cracked open a bottle of fine Kentucky bourbon, which he added liberally to my hot tea.
Now, I gave up ALL whisky for Lent...I think going to this extreme just for a drink is...nearly worth it.
I'd already had an appointment for my semi-annual physical on Monday...so, limping along, I had x-Rays of key areas. The result being no broken bones.
I should be in fine fiddle for my 6 April start on Camino.
Ta Da!!!
Have any of you had a similar scare just before departing on your Camino?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Arn
My idea of skiing is sitting in the bar...big window to the outside watching the snow bunnies and joining in on the oohs and aahs when someone is grabbed by a mogul and either does a face plant, or enters the bar later in a cast.Sorry about the fall Arn, but I'm glad you are recovering quickly.
I used to love to snow-ski, but I don't have a desire to do it anymore because I'm afraid of an injury that might interfere with my new passion . . . . . the Camino!!!!! That, and I'm getting older.
My idea of skiing is sitting in the bar...big window to the outside watching the snow bunnies and joining in on the oohs and aahs when someone is grabbed by a mogul and either does a face plant, or enters the bar later in a cast.
I Agree with the 'determination' word Al...... it comes through time and time agan - such a great group of very supportive and caring people here.After all these posts I have come to realise that many of us have something more in common than repeat Caminos - injuries and health problems!
Oh, and one more thing in common - determination!
I think someone somewhere has got it for me (and I'm not Job!) and is busy sticking pins in their voodoo doll of me.
I have written elsewhere on this site of having had to postpone my "peregrination" from May '15 to, hopefully, Spring '16 as a result of having Bullous pemphigoid.
Well since posting that I have had a fall and fractured two vertebrae and last Monday having found a rash on my chest the doctor informed me I have Shingles!
Well some say these things come in threes so let's hope that's that!
I think someone somewhere has got it for me (and I'm not Job!) and is busy sticking pins in their voodoo doll of me.
I have written elsewhere on this site of having had to postpone my "peregrination" from May '15 to, hopefully, Spring '16 as a result of having Bullous pemphigoid.
Well since posting that I have had a fall and fractured two vertebrae and last Monday having found a rash on my chest the doctor informed me I have Shingles!
Well some say these things come in threes so let's hope that's that!
What rotten luck bystander....it would certainly seem that the Camino is telling you NOT to walk at this time.....thinking of you and posting some gentle Camino Hugs to help you get on top of all of these setbacks....cheers.I think someone somewhere has got it for me (and I'm not Job!) and is busy sticking pins in their voodoo doll of me.
I have written elsewhere on this site of having had to postpone my "peregrination" from May '15 to, hopefully, Spring '16 as a result of having Bullous pemphigoid.
Well since posting that I have had a fall and fractured two vertebrae and last Monday having found a rash on my chest the doctor informed me I have Shingles!
Well some say these things come in threes so let's hope that's that!
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