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ask: My mother 81 experinced a bad fall from a stair case and fell 4-5 ft throughthe wall at the bottom of the stairs. My family member said her head n shoulder ( mostly shoulder went through the wall). My family member then proceded to pick my Mom up and walk

By Anonymous January 3, 2011 - 11:18am
 
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her up 2 flts of stairs. My Mom woke up with some pain and couldnt walk... my sister had her get up and walk to the bathroom.After my mother being in extreme pain she called the ambulance . My Other family members beleive she broke her hip while sleeping ???? because she was able to walk on it... I disagree

 
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Pat Elliott

Anon - I'm sorry to hear about your mom. Did you have a question, or did you just wish to comment?

January 3, 2011 - 3:19pm
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