Broken Bones w/ Fibro on the Side

[Guest guest]

Hi-

Would never wish this on anyone else. Had a nasty fall when walking my dog last

Saturday. He is in perpetual training as after adopting him -a big guy- I

discovered he is a dog who simply hates other dogs. (Well, some exceptions; the

lady dogs are sometimes ok, BUT I try to never allow much with the socializing

since I can't entirely trust him). I work with a dog trainer but am and always

will be the amateur at this, and .. wow, did he ever shock me with this one. My

reflexes should have been better; should have switched to my sronger arm, and

ought to have MOVED to where he would have not had an opportunity to have eye

contact with the other dog. My mind does not work quickly; I am so slow, and ..

after a stare down, he erupted. Lunged, I held on, tried reining him in, then

somehow found myself flat on the sidewalk being dragged toward the other dog. He

did get lose, and I'm not even sure how I got to my feet again, but I did and

managed to grab the top of his harness and drag him back. (Then he was calm ..

too late; my left shoulder ad arm hurt like hell). My friend who I'd been

speaking to, , was there and I think she must have helped me up.

Rather than go into a play by play with the rest of the drama, I did find out

via the emergency room that the shoulder was broken. Got a sling ('broke my arm

and all I got was this lousy sling!') and prescription which gave me some pause

for Percocet. Later this DID come in handy. LORD has it ever hurt!! Was a few

times almost out of my damn mind with pain. This was during muscle spasms in my

left bicep.

As it turns out my first experience here with breaking a bone is .. well, not so

simple. It's the humerus bone, part where the socket is and then on it's two

places; side and top. (Wow; great, fun for me, eh?) AND .. I get to still walk

the dog - no one else to do this and it is tricky anyway... He has been very

good, but I DO remind him he had better be. I'm his only ticket for walks, after

all.

Too hard to post more; hard to type!

Jane, the one with the wicked hound in NYC

(at least he doesn't hate people)

[Guest guest]

Oh Jane, that sounds just awful! I hope you get some sleep while you are in

recovery mode from the break. I still remember the pain of a broken arm at age

7--long ago, but WOW! terrible for you.

Take it easy, and know that you are in my prayers~

>

> Hi-

> Would never wish this on anyone else. Had a nasty fall when walking my dog

last Saturday. He is in perpetual training as after adopting him -a big guy- I

discovered he is a dog who simply hates other dogs. (Well, some exceptions; the

lady dogs are sometimes ok, BUT I try to never allow much with the socializing

since I can't entirely trust him). I work with a dog trainer but am and always

will be the amateur at this, and .. wow, did he ever shock me with this one. My

reflexes should have been better; should have switched to my sronger arm, and

ought to have MOVED to where he would have not had an opportunity to have eye

contact with the other dog. My mind does not work quickly; I am so slow, and ..

after a stare down, he erupted. Lunged, I held on, tried reining him in, then

somehow found myself flat on the sidewalk being dragged toward the other dog. He

did get lose, and I'm not even sure how I got to my feet again, but I did and

managed to grab the top of his harness and drag him back. (Then he was calm ..

too late; my left shoulder ad arm hurt like hell). My friend who I'd been

speaking to, , was there and I think she must have helped me up.

[Guest guest]

Oh Jane, that sounds just awful! I hope you get some sleep while you are in

recovery mode from the break. I still remember the pain of a broken arm at age

7--long ago, but WOW! terrible for you.

Take it easy, and know that you are in my prayers~

>

> Hi-

> Would never wish this on anyone else. Had a nasty fall when walking my dog

last Saturday. He is in perpetual training as after adopting him -a big guy- I

discovered he is a dog who simply hates other dogs. (Well, some exceptions; the

lady dogs are sometimes ok, BUT I try to never allow much with the socializing

since I can't entirely trust him). I work with a dog trainer but am and always

will be the amateur at this, and .. wow, did he ever shock me with this one. My

reflexes should have been better; should have switched to my sronger arm, and

ought to have MOVED to where he would have not had an opportunity to have eye

contact with the other dog. My mind does not work quickly; I am so slow, and ..

after a stare down, he erupted. Lunged, I held on, tried reining him in, then

somehow found myself flat on the sidewalk being dragged toward the other dog. He

did get lose, and I'm not even sure how I got to my feet again, but I did and

managed to grab the top of his harness and drag him back. (Then he was calm ..

too late; my left shoulder ad arm hurt like hell). My friend who I'd been

speaking to, , was there and I think she must have helped me up.

[Guest guest]

Jane, I'm so sorry you are hurt. I have CFS and FM, Interstitial Cystitis,

Osteoporosis (need a new knee now), and Post Polio Syndrome from having polio at

age 8.

I use a wheelchair when I have to walk far - including walking my dog. I do have

a fenced back yard for my " bad " days, or rainy days. I also use a special

leash that I can snap around my shoulders and waist to " save " my arms and

muscles.

I'm training a Doberman as a service dog, and got a large one so she can assist

me with balance, and up and down steps, as well as out of chairs. She was not

socialized - even fearful of houses and parked cars we passed in walking. I have

a training collar that has helped her to stop attacking cars as she did the

first few months. But I don't think it is advisable for any dog that may be

agressive. Mine had fear agression -not animal or person agression.

I didn't get her until she was 9 months old, and am her second rescue. She is

now 15 months old, still a puppy, and Dobermans are stubborn dogs, so she can be

a handful at times. I have her " working " now. She will pick up items I drop,

knows all basic commands and loves people - as long as they aren't knocking on

my door. She also knows to bring in her " outdoor " toys when she comes in - or

she can't come in until she does.

Training a dog is a lot of hard work, and is similar to teaching a 2-year old

how to talk, walk and act. It is all repetition, and being confident you are the

" leader of the pack " .

BUT even having pets all my life, and knowing how to train them, there is NO way

I'd attempt to walk a large dog, that isn't trustworthy with a broken shoulder.

That is a dangerous situation. Also if he isn't neutered, or has a high prey

drive you may be injured even more. Please be careful and if you have to get

some else to walk your dog now, if you have to trade out doing them a favor

later. I wouldn't attempt it with a special leash and sitting in my wheelchair.

Too dangerous, especially with an untrained dog.

I hope you heal quickly. So sorry you were hurt. Marty

[Guest guest]

Jane, I'm so sorry you are hurt. I have CFS and FM, Interstitial Cystitis,

Osteoporosis (need a new knee now), and Post Polio Syndrome from having polio at

age 8.

I use a wheelchair when I have to walk far - including walking my dog. I do have

a fenced back yard for my " bad " days, or rainy days. I also use a special

leash that I can snap around my shoulders and waist to " save " my arms and

muscles.

I'm training a Doberman as a service dog, and got a large one so she can assist

me with balance, and up and down steps, as well as out of chairs. She was not

socialized - even fearful of houses and parked cars we passed in walking. I have

a training collar that has helped her to stop attacking cars as she did the

first few months. But I don't think it is advisable for any dog that may be

agressive. Mine had fear agression -not animal or person agression.

I didn't get her until she was 9 months old, and am her second rescue. She is

now 15 months old, still a puppy, and Dobermans are stubborn dogs, so she can be

a handful at times. I have her " working " now. She will pick up items I drop,

knows all basic commands and loves people - as long as they aren't knocking on

my door. She also knows to bring in her " outdoor " toys when she comes in - or

she can't come in until she does.

Training a dog is a lot of hard work, and is similar to teaching a 2-year old

how to talk, walk and act. It is all repetition, and being confident you are the

" leader of the pack " .

BUT even having pets all my life, and knowing how to train them, there is NO way

I'd attempt to walk a large dog, that isn't trustworthy with a broken shoulder.

That is a dangerous situation. Also if he isn't neutered, or has a high prey

drive you may be injured even more. Please be careful and if you have to get

some else to walk your dog now, if you have to trade out doing them a favor

later. I wouldn't attempt it with a special leash and sitting in my wheelchair.

Too dangerous, especially with an untrained dog.

I hope you heal quickly. So sorry you were hurt. Marty

[Guest guest]

Jane,

The humerus is the bone of the upper arm with the " ball " of the shoulder at the

top. The socket is called the glenoid. Link:

http://www.shoulderdoc.co.uk/article.asp?article=1177

You need to see a doctor who will tell you how to care for yourself in this

situation. They can't splint the shoulder like they can most other bones so it

is extremely vulnerable when broken. If it doesn't heal correctly, you will

have problems with it all of your life.

I broke my humerus in 1977 and am currently healing from my second joint

replacement. I know whereof I speak!

Get someone else to walk the dog until you heal. If it is the prized dog in the

world, it is not worth further damage to your shoulder. The shoulder is the

most complicated joint in the body - do some googling and you'll see what I

mean.

Please. Take care of yourself.

Margie

>

> Hi-

> Would never wish this on anyone else. Had a nasty fall when walking my dog

last Saturday. He is in perpetual training as after adopting him -a big guy- I

discovered he is a dog who simply hates other dogs. (Well, some exceptions; the

lady dogs are sometimes ok, BUT I try to never allow much with the socializing

since I can't entirely trust him). I work with a dog trainer but am and always

will be the amateur at this, and .. wow, did he ever shock me with this one. My

reflexes should have been better; should have switched to my sronger arm, and

ought to have MOVED to where he would have not had an opportunity to have eye

contact with the other dog. My mind does not work quickly; I am so slow, and ..

after a stare down, he erupted. Lunged, I held on, tried reining him in, then

somehow found myself flat on the sidewalk being dragged toward the other dog. He

did get lose, and I'm not even sure how I got to my feet again, but I did and

managed to grab the top of his harness and drag him back. (Then he was calm ..

too late; my left shoulder ad arm hurt like hell). My friend who I'd been

speaking to, , was there and I think she must have helped me up.

[Guest guest]

Jane,

The humerus is the bone of the upper arm with the " ball " of the shoulder at the

top. The socket is called the glenoid. Link:

http://www.shoulderdoc.co.uk/article.asp?article=1177

You need to see a doctor who will tell you how to care for yourself in this

situation. They can't splint the shoulder like they can most other bones so it

is extremely vulnerable when broken. If it doesn't heal correctly, you will

have problems with it all of your life.

I broke my humerus in 1977 and am currently healing from my second joint

replacement. I know whereof I speak!

Get someone else to walk the dog until you heal. If it is the prized dog in the

world, it is not worth further damage to your shoulder. The shoulder is the

most complicated joint in the body - do some googling and you'll see what I

mean.

Please. Take care of yourself.

Margie

>

> Hi-

> Would never wish this on anyone else. Had a nasty fall when walking my dog

last Saturday. He is in perpetual training as after adopting him -a big guy- I

discovered he is a dog who simply hates other dogs. (Well, some exceptions; the

lady dogs are sometimes ok, BUT I try to never allow much with the socializing

since I can't entirely trust him). I work with a dog trainer but am and always

will be the amateur at this, and .. wow, did he ever shock me with this one. My

reflexes should have been better; should have switched to my sronger arm, and

ought to have MOVED to where he would have not had an opportunity to have eye

contact with the other dog. My mind does not work quickly; I am so slow, and ..

after a stare down, he erupted. Lunged, I held on, tried reining him in, then

somehow found myself flat on the sidewalk being dragged toward the other dog. He

did get lose, and I'm not even sure how I got to my feet again, but I did and

managed to grab the top of his harness and drag him back. (Then he was calm ..

too late; my left shoulder ad arm hurt like hell). My friend who I'd been

speaking to, , was there and I think she must have helped me up.