Just Plain
Bill
What in the heck
is that?
I had the
misfortune to learn the definition of Rhabdomyolysis following an
unplanned trip by ambulance just before this past Christmas. I’d had the flu
but was getting better, when I collapsed in my home two times, falling to my
knees, and found myself unable to stand up. My wife decided to call 911 for a
ride to the local hospital.
After several
tests in the ER, it was determined that I had influenza A and was seriously
dehydrated, which caused the collapse, which led to rhabdomyolysis.
An aggressive IV
treatment was started and after three days, it finally led to me being able to
stand, and then to walking with a walker for the next four days.
What I
reluctantly realized was that it was going to take time to regain my ability to
walk normally, a realization that was hard to admit.
Have you ever
been in a position when your mobility was seriously impacted? This was the
first time when I was not able to do what I wanted to do physically. To be
honest, I was worried that my ability to walk normally might never return.
After more than
30 days, my condition has improved to a degree. I can now walk with just a
little gimp, but kneeling down is still not possible. Plus, I’m quite unstable,
especially when walking down stairs.
So I need to get
serious about physical therapy, which, unfortunately, does not include a serious
solution to my lack of patience.
Any suggestions?
What has worked for you?
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