I'm sitting at home right now trying to fight off the go to sleep effects of my pain meds. Got up on a horse last night (nope, not Breeze) who decided he didn't want to be ridden and while I was trying to adjust the saddle (no feet in the stirrups and totally off balance), he decided to bolt, making a quick turn when he reached the fence sending me flying off and through the fence (wooden). Got up and ran that horses butt off for 15 minutes before I had to stop because the lower left side of my back hurt so bad. Got in the Jeep (a little tough to do) and headed to the walk-in clinic for X-rays (Brandon followed). The pain was so bad I was bawling like a baby. Needless to say, my name went to the top of the list and I got into the Doc. right away. Doctor was expecting a compression fracture in my spine but the X-rays came back negative for breaks. Looks like I only did ligament damage, thank God, but holy cow does it hurt! The nurse gave me a couple of hard-core pain pills and I was sooo thankful! Made me sleepy but at least they put a slight dent in the pain. Brandon drove me home, every twisting movement or flexing of my muscles sending shards of pain through my back. Put an ice pack on the sore area and went to bed. Had to get up in the middle of the night for another pain pill and nearly passed out I hurt so bad. I'm feeling a little better this morning--at least I'm not passing out when I get up. The pain meds are helping, but I just can't keep my eyes open! So, I guess it's more ice and pain pills for me and my nice warm bed for the rest of the day. :

 

Don't you just hate it when these critters we love soooo much make a lawn jart of you. Hope you feel better soon!

 

Man you've had couple of painfull bouts lately...Hope you feel better.<br>Wade-

 

Java: Did you see my entry on what my other half did yesterday on the &quot;other&quot; column? She feels nearly as bad this morning. Take care and try to rest and recoup. Don't laugh a lot for a day or two.

 

[quote author=dieseldude4x4 link=board=10;threadid=7023;start=0#66666 date=1037281613]<br>Java: Did you see my entry on what my other half did yesterday on the &quot;other&quot; column? She feels nearly as bad this morning. Take care and try to rest and recoup. Don't laugh a lot for a day or two.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Yes I did, poor thing!! I feel her pain...literally!! : Take care of her...

 

Thanks, guys...feeling a bit nauseated so I'm hitting the sack for a while with an ice pack... :-X

 

Once again,,,, this only strengthens my #1 Motto,,,,,<br>&quot;If it ain't got a kickstand and killswitch&quot;,,,,,, <br>&quot;I AIN'T RIDING IT!!&quot;<br><br>Sorry Mandy,,,,,,, I hope ya feel better. ;D

 

Hell yeah. I agree. Javaluva i sorry to hear you got hurt and hope you begin to feel better soon. -Anthony

 

Mandy, stay off your feet as much as possible give those muscles a rest. Hope you get better soon!

 

Maybe I'm just jucky, but I've been riding horses since I was 10 and I have yet to fall off. Did Western Pleasure, Barrels, Cutting, and I haven't fallen off yet (knock on wood). Just stay in bed and move as little as possible. Sorry to hear that though.

 

Hope your feeling better Mandy and its good to hear there was no serious damage!<br><br>Take it easy and best wishes.<br><br>Rich

 

Get well soon! I know that this can hurt.... <br>If you feel well enough to walk short distances you can try if swimming reduces the pain. <br>Best wishes<br><br>AlpineRAM PS Maybe Brandon should make some Glühwein for you

 

It like someone allways said, if the Lord had wanted us to ride horses he would have put a Lazyboy on their backs. hehe

 

jeese mandy, get bettah! your luck hasn't been good lately [undecided]<br><br>Tom

 

[quote author=RATTLINRAM link=board=10;threadid=7023;start=0#66680 date=1037282773]<br> Once again,,,, this only strengthens my #1 Motto,,,,,<br>&quot;If it ain't got a kickstand and killswitch&quot;,,,,,, <br>&quot;I AIN'T RIDING IT!!&quot;<br><br>Sorry Mandy,,,,,,, I hope ya feel better. ;D<br>[/quote]<br><br>I've ben hurt pretty good on those types of horses too Rattlin. ;D<br>I think I'd rather be thrown by a horse sometimes.