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12-31-2006, 01:46 PM | #1 | |||
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I just need to vent a minute....
I am in sooooooo much pain. Hubby and I were in a car oops last Thursday. I call it a car oops because it wasn't really an accident since we didn't hit anything, nothing hit us, and there is not a scratch on the car... But we were on the highway doing about 65-70mph when there was an accident right in front of us - hubby slammed on the brakes and we missed the accident by less than a foot (thankfully).... also thankfully, the 4 car accident that we missed being involved in was not too serious and the worst injury was that one guy had a broken wrist... everyone else walked away with bumps and bruises and aches and muscle injuries. Even though we didn't hit a thing, our car went from 65mph to 0 in a few seconds, and the rapid braking and stopping caused both of us to get muscle injury to our backs and necks from the rapid change in speed. I also have severe bruising on my chest from the seatbelt slamming into me as hubby slammed on the brakes. I hurt. I ache. I want to scream. My entire back is in a constant muscle spasm and nothing is helping. I have been to the ER twice (once right after the near accident, and again on Saturday) and both times the most the doctor will say is to continue my current meds and "take it easy". I called my doc and she is closed until the 2nd, and the doctor on call is the same one who I saw in the ER. Anyway, I just needed to vent and moan and complain. This is not how hubby and I wanted to start the new year... I hope everyone had a good holiday, and Happy New Year to all. Liz
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12-31-2006, 02:12 PM | #2 | |||
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oh gosh that stinks!
can you get some ultrasound or low level laser tx for your back from anyone? it might help a little bit.
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12-31-2006, 08:53 PM | #3 | ||
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It sounds like you might benefit from The therapy as the poster before
was stating. And I hope you can get your doctor to send you for that. Its one of the things that has definately helped me. Sending you hugs. Donna |
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12-31-2006, 10:02 PM | #4 | ||
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Liz:
Even tho you or your hubby were involved in the accident, you need to report it to your auto insurance and state you've been to the ER twice. It should not cause your auto insurance to increase. You know the date, time, etc. the accident occurred. Get a copy of it from the local police dept. (public records) for your benefit. However, if you've had some damage to your body, then your insurance company will be required to pay. Hubby was driving his big 4WDrive Truck and I was a passenger & were we stopped at a 'Yield Sign' when we were rear-ended in 3/14/05. I could kick myself for not getting in the ambulance (even tho it was less than 1 1/2 miles to the local hospital) as the guy's insurance has not paid a dime in my medical bills. Since then, I've had ACDF at C6-C7 5/2/05, ACDF at C5-C6 with metal plating at C5-C7 (previous surgeon 5/5 didn't put a plate to hold donor bone in) with 6 screws & PLIF at L4-L5 (was supposed to be L4-S1, but was autofused by the time of surgery) on 1/18/06 & received SSD in 9/06 due to accident. Just FYI for Ya and Hope ya get to feeling better soon. Happy New Year! |
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01-01-2007, 08:52 AM | #5 | |||
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Geez Liz! I hope you are feeling better today! I am so glad that the both of you are "okay" but as usual it seems that this doc is not very helpful. Just think....one more day until you see your normal doc!
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01-01-2007, 04:01 PM | #6 | ||
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I am so sorry to hear about this Liz. I am thankful it wasn't even worse, but that probably isn't a big consolation when you are laying there in pain. I hope you heal quickly~
Cara
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01-03-2007, 11:35 PM | #7 | |||
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Also a few pills to cover too. Di
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01-04-2007, 08:21 AM | #8 | ||
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Hi Liz,
Just saw your post. Wow, I'm sorry this happened. I do hope you are doing better. Thank goodness the guy that caused the whole thing is a good guy. It could have been alot worse if he wasn't. I do hope that whatever the problem is, that it isn't too serious. Take care and let us know how you are doing. Gentle Hugs, Linda |
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