Hard Fall

Posted by susanfalcon52 @susanfalcon52, Apr 15 6:55am

Well, yesterday I had a very hard fall onto a brick patio. I stayed there for a bit waiting to be rescued. When no rescue came, I got up and walked around.
I hurt all over, but no fractures. Hoping this is due to my 11 months on Evenity and the previous treatment with Tymlos and Forteo.

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beanieone | @beanieone | Apr 16 4:35pm

In reply to @normahorn "Those watches are not made with those of us with 5" circumference wrists in mind." + (show)

All due respect, I thought my 5-1/2" wrists were about as puny as they come. My Apple Watch is an "older" series, 41/42 mm size, so it works well for me. I do have to tighten the band as small as possible, tho', so I get it.

freckle1 | @freckle1 | Apr 16 4:35pm

In reply to @beanieone "I'm actually glad the jarring motion set it off - better to know they work BEFORE..." + (show)

Strangely it went off as I stood up to get off the Duck. Yes, good to know it works. If I don't respond it will call my daughter, then my son in law. If they don't respond, it calls the ambulance.

beanieone | @beanieone | Apr 16 4:39pm

In reply to @freckle1 "Strangely it went off as I stood up to get off the Duck. Yes, good to..." + (show)

Hmmm, I need to check out the functionality of the Apple - not sure it can call anyone other than 911. Thanks for the tip; that could prove to be very helpful.

freckle1 | @freckle1 | Apr 16 6:13pm

Pretty sure it can. A friend has one. Her family are going overseas soon for a few weeks, so she will put my daughter on the list.

freckle1 | @freckle1 | Apr 17 3:28am

In reply to @beanieone "I'm actually glad the jarring motion set it off - better to know they work BEFORE..." + (show)

Actually, an older friend of mine said that my watch may have responded to the drop in blood pressure when I stood up. A reminder always to stand up slowly!

beanieone | @beanieone | Apr 17 7:22am

This is eye opening, freckle1! I did some preliminary checking and the Apple Watch does have the capability to call relatives/friends, so I’ll be setting that up right away. While I have used the heart rate, pulse ox, etc, I’ve never looked for or noticed a blood pressure setting. From what I can find, Apple doesn’t currently detect low blood pressure (possibly coming in the “near” future). I typically have low blood pressure, so the watch detection could be really helpful. Thanks for all of the great info! Cheers!

babs10 | @babs10 | Apr 17 8:18am

In reply to @beanieone "I agree - and one of the main reasons I purchased an Apple Watch. The watch..." + (show)

I fainted from a virus last month. My Apple watch buzzed me into consciousness and called 911. I was SO thankful to have it!!! Staples in my head, but no fractures.

beanieone | @beanieone | Apr 17 9:06am

In reply to @babs10 "I fainted from a virus last month. My Apple watch buzzed me into consciousness and called..." + (show)

Sorry to hear about your fall - yikes :(! I never thought about the watch buzzing its wearer back to consciousness. Glad you were wearing it! Expensive tech and fun, but I also consider it an investment in health and worth every penny.

babs10 | @babs10 | Apr 17 9:16am

In reply to @beanieone "Sorry to hear about your fall - yikes :(! I never thought about the watch buzzing..." + (show)

I guess I could be wrong, but that buzz startled me and I went from unconscious to conscious wondering where I was, how I got on the floor and checking my body for potential breaks. Yes, worth every cent.

beanieone | @beanieone | Apr 17 9:30am

In reply to @babs10 "I guess I could be wrong, but that buzz startled me and I went from unconscious..." + (show)

I noticed that it was a pretty strong vibration, so there’s a good chance it did rouse you back into consciousness. I’d never put all my faith in a tech product working every time, but these watches seem to work well, are easy to wear every day and don’t forget, they make us look so “stylin’”! Cheers!