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Hi There I Had A Serious Fall On The Stairs

Hi there I had a serious fall on the stairs 12 weeks ago. It was thought I had fractured ribs but on being sent for x-rays i have wedge compression fracture if t8 verterbrae which only found out after 7 weeks. I found out today i also have compressed disc. I am waiting to hear results of mri as to any further damage. I have been in agony regarding pain and cannot manage without painkillers. I am in a back brace now 5 weeks and i have major pain in buttocks hips knees ankles with muscle weakness. Terrible trouble walking or standing and i am not able to do much at all. I also have problems with bowel and bladder movements. Is this now long term damage? How long will it take for me to recover from this? I find it crippling and have trouble sleeping still due to pain
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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