I fell in the tub (again). I lost my balance getting out of the bath, landing on the side with all of my weight on my upper arm and a string of obscenities following.
I love a hot bubble bath, but I hate getting in and out. Because my parents live in what used to be my grandparents' house, the bathroom is set up perfectly with bars to help you haul yourself out of the tub. No such luck in my apartment. And most of the time, I don't need it, but the trouble is I don't know in advance whether I'm going to have trouble.
It's strange how we can feel so good doing some things and, at the same time, have such trouble doing others. After I'd finished swearing, I proceeded to get ready for a Halloween party (I was a zebra) and then went out and spent three hours dancing. If I'd had to get up and down off the floor, though, I'd have had serious difficulty. I guess that's part of "invisible" illness: I look like I can do anything.
I am bruised and a bit banged up, but not so very bad in the end. Even so, I think I may stick to showers for a while.
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Oh goodness, I do pray you are okay. Do you have slip pad in your tub to maybe help solidify your footing? I get so angry at this disease sometimes when I feel weak and clumsy!
Stop by tonight for a chance to win a beautiful xmas giveaway. Hugs. Tammy.... who hopes your okay.
Oh, Helen! OUCH! I'm so glad you're okay. I had many times, getting into and out of my deep bathtub in Germany, while fighting a bad flare, when I was really scared I might fall. I never did, fortunately. I was also afraid I'd be unable to get out of the tub, but somehow I managed that, too.
It's great that you went out and danced--as a ZEBRA!--afterward. You're just amazing. I hope you'll have a good weekend, and that you'll be able to rest and be gentle with yourself.
It is awkward for zebras to get up, don'ya know? And getting up out of a tub? Well, that just ups the difficulty factor considerably!!
All joking aside, I'm glad you're OK. I hope the bruises aren't too sore and fade quickly. I bet the yoga has you gaining all kinds of core strength before you know it, and maybe that will help with the unassisted bathtub exits!
:) L
Oh no! I know that feeling. It is awful, isn't it? I finally got to the point of not taking a bath unless my husband was home to help me out. There is nothing worse than trying to get out of the tub without success. I am glad you ended up having fun that night though!
Laurie - you made me laugh out loud. Yes, zebras are pretty awkward in the tub!
The bruise on my arm is pretty gross looking, but other than that I am just fine. You're all right, though - getting out of the tub is just not a pretty business with RA.
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