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Marthe48

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Mon Dec 8, 2025, 01:50 PM Monday

My grand dog pulled me down [View all]

I was walking the dogs, coming back to their house. The big dog is on a extension leash, little dog is free. They both got the zoomies. The big dog is always good on the leash, but today, he took off 0-60, and I fell. I haven't fallen for years. I landed mainly on the my left side. The side of my hip and thigh took the brunt, but also my left elbow, arm, hand, luckily not like I was trying to catch myself. And I cracked my head. I got up, which means I can probably wrap presents on the floor. The dogs came right back to me and we all walked to the house, prob. a couple hundred feet. I'm keeping an eye on myself, and if I notice any worsening, I'll go to e.r. I supposed to give my granddaughter a lift and I hope I'm doing the right thing by waiting a little while to decide whether to get checked. My friend fell a couple years ago, and it led to her final illness. I see other DUers post about mishaps, and I really try to avoid falls. I think I dodged a bullet.

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My grand dog pulled me down [View all] Marthe48 Monday OP
I know you'll be cautious - but I hope you don't need a trip to the ER Diamond_Dog Monday #1
This message was self-deleted by its author John1956PA Monday #3
Tell me more! Marthe48 Monday #4
I'm sorry you fell leftieNanner Monday #2
He's done so well on it Marthe48 Monday #6
I am so sorry, dear. Self monitor and keep in close contact with your daughter. John1956PA Monday #5
If you are on a blood thinner, get checked out Delmette2.0 Monday #25
Thank you Marthe48 Monday #7
Being you hit your head CountAllVotes Monday #8
I agree. Especially if you are on a blood thinner for any reason. 3catwoman3 Monday #9
hitting your head is no joke! CountAllVotes Monday #11
Yes to both of those GreatGazoo Tuesday #29
If you hit your head you need to be checked. Polly Hennessey Monday #10
I don't practice what I preach. Last year I was walking with some Nike running shoes that have many miles on them. CentralMass Monday #13
That was quite a fall Marthe48 Monday #15
Dogs are the best. I'm glad you are ok. CentralMass Monday #22
Same. I have never bought Nike shoes again. Zackzzzz Monday #20
Elderly people who fall and hit their head should look for the following symptoms, as they may indicate a serious brain CentralMass Monday #12
It's been over 2 hours Marthe48 Monday #14
Healing vibes on the way to you, Marthe SheltieLover Monday #16
Please get checked out. murielm99 Monday #17
I'm sorry for this happening... we all know the dogs didn't mean to do it, slightlv Monday #18
You had it worse than I do Marthe48 Monday #21
Healed, but *very* careful around my Lexy pup! slightlv Monday #23
When I can get up after a fall... FoggyLake Monday #19
LOL! You're on the right track... I swear, we're overrun with zombies these days! slightlv Monday #24
The best thing to walk a big dog on is a chain training collar Bayard Monday #26
My daughter said she'll put a different collar on the dog Marthe48 Tuesday #33
Please give us an update on your condition. MIButterfly Tuesday #27
So far, so good, thanks! Marthe48 Tuesday #32
Glad to hear you're okay! MIButterfly Tuesday #34
Whoa, how scary! ShazzieB Tuesday #28
If you could consult an occupational therapist Marthe48 Tuesday #31
Update: sore but doing ok Marthe48 Tuesday #30
So glad to hear you are OK. 3catwoman3 Tuesday #36
Take care. Be vigilant. applegrove Tuesday #35
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