Quick background: mid 30's. Reasonably healthy, smoker, carrying extra weight. Good diet with regular multivitamin daily.
Today I had my 3rd fracture confirmed. It's in my scapula (shoulder blade) it an unusual bone to break.
1st fracture was my wrist back in March last year. I tripped over a small change in surface and fell. Broke my fall with my arm. Wrong cast applied and fracture extended further (nearly doubling in 10days) 6 weeks in full cast.
2nd was during an altercation with DH's ex. My finger got tangled in her hair and broke. Clear spiral fracture just where my wedding ring sits. Splint for 4 weeks and ongoing occupational therapy.
Finally 3rd fracture. Pushed against wall by a patient (mental health nurse) and landed against brick window frame. Fractured across top of scapula but not to the edge of the bone.
Seriously?? Would you push for a bone density scan? Other than staying on my feet, not getting into fights and finding a less physical job what else can I do?
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