Could not sleep on either side of body , Could not sleep - very uncomfortable all nite and morning tried to get up kept falling ; 12 / 30 / 01 - Could not stand alone or with walker , could not crawl - all too painful , Calves very swallow , Called on - call dr , Suggest waiting until next day to see our dr or to come into emergency room , Had a very bad night ; 12 / 31 / 01 - called dr ' s office , Wanted to have him come in office , Pt ' s legs and hands immobile ( Paralysis ) Neighbors carried him into car and took him