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lillypaddle

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2. Nothing is worse

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Fri Oct 27, 2017, 01:31 PM

Oct 2017

then hearing your own ankle snap. Well, except for the 6 month recovery period. I haven't been the same since, and need to have a surgery to remove the metal plate or screws since I have a nickel allergy. And it's been 9 years since it happened. Thanks for posting.

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Aging Delays the Perception of Falling [View all] question everything Oct 2017 OP

WOW! 'Thanks,' interesting, elleng Oct 2017 #1

Nothing is worse lillypaddle Oct 2017 #2

Hope they can find the screws question everything Oct 2017 #3

Thanks! lillypaddle Oct 2017 #5

I have found that the reason for my falls has been anemia. Frustratedlady Oct 2017 #4