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TriBob
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 Posted: 05/02/03 - 09:13 Post subject: Accident Update
Recap: Jan 15 I was one of nine cars run over by an 18 wheeler. My car was totaled and I was treated for whiplash. Since I have not fully recovered I went back to the doc.
I got the review of my MRI results. I have a pinched nerve between C3/C4. Also, signs of arthritis in several locations due to the trauma. The doc is going to send me to a neuro surgeon to verify treatment. He is almost certain it will be non-surgical.
I have an office visit next week to discuss temporary treatment and get the info for the neuro-surgeon.
Stay tuned and be careful out there.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 05/02/03 - 09:21 Post subject:
Hang in there TriBob. Sounds like you've still got some more treatments to go through. Are they going to be able to give this a permanent fix or is this something you'll have to live with?
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TriBob
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Posted: 05/02/03 - 09:45 Post subject:
The family doc is guessing the treatment will be one or all of cortizone shots, traction with weights, and/or PT. He wants to get a second opinion from a specialist. Thats fine with me it only costs me time now.
He said he may put me on Vioxx; but, that seems scary. We just talked about that too, didn't we?
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Posted: 05/02/03 - 09:52 Post subject:
seems so unfair but then you have to think -- gee, i'm glad i didn't land UNDER the 18 wheeler....
good luck on the rehab road TB.
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runswithscissors
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Posted: 05/02/03 - 10:00 Post subject:
Hey, Tri. Get whatever treatment you need, mainly because you don't have to pay for it. Take care!
Randy
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Posted: 05/02/03 - 10:03 Post subject:
I hope all goes well with your next Dr. visit.
Remember: Drugs are a good thing!
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Posted: 05/02/03 - 10:06 Post subject:
Again, thank God you're still alive and walking around and such...Scary stuff indeed. Take care and good luck on your recovery, bob...
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Posted: 05/02/03 - 10:10 Post subject: Re: Accident Update
| TriBob wrote: | | Also, signs of arthritis in several locations due to the trauma. |
Arthritis... wow, hadn't realized that it could be induced from a trauma. No fun. You're doing the right thing to persue whatever it takes throughout recovery.
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Posted: 05/02/03 - 10:15 Post subject:
I'd give you the old buttslap, but with a sore back...
Hopefully you can recover fully Bob!
The good thing is, you are here to tell everyone about it.
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ShannonG
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Posted: 05/02/03 - 10:18 Post subject:
That's no fun, but hopefully all you need is time and a buxom Swedish lady to rub your neck several times a week.
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Posted: 05/02/03 - 10:18 Post subject:
Hope you have a full and speedy recovery!
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jrjo
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Posted: 05/02/03 - 10:25 Post subject:
| ShannonG wrote: | | That's no fun, but hopefully all you need is time and a buxom Swedish lady to rub your neck several times a week. |
Did she say "Swedish"?!
Here's hoping your PT is from the Stockholm School of Massage.
Keepin' my fingers crossed on the non-surgery route.
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