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backtoblue

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68. I'm gonna talk to one this week

Sun Nov 4, 2018, 12:31 PM

Nov 2018

I was still paying on my car. I already have degenerate disc disease and I'm making an appt to see my neurologist this week. No break in bones, but the torn muscles really make my already painful back pretty darn exacerbated.

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I got in a head on collision today. [View all] backtoblue Nov 2018 OP

Ow! Sounds like your DU handle should temporarily change to "black&blue" True Dough Nov 2018 #1

Ha! backtoblue Nov 2018 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Nov 2018 #2

Best wishes to you... PoliticAverse Nov 2018 #3

Thanks! backtoblue Nov 2018 #70

It is wonderful news that you are ok pandr32 Nov 2018 #5

My teenage son is being awesome helping out backtoblue Nov 2018 #71

Yes--our kids can be our heros pandr32 Nov 2018 #99

So sorry. I rolled a VW Beetle in the Adirondacks snow when I was young and fierywoman Nov 2018 #6

Going to get my stuff out of the car today backtoblue Nov 2018 #73

With whiplash and back strains you'll be in bad shape tomorrow morning blm Nov 2018 #7

You are psychic my friend... backtoblue Nov 2018 #74

Not psychic. I went through it myself. It hoits big time! blm Nov 2018 #80

ooh, I'm sorry to hear this! gristy Nov 2018 #8

Hiya gristy backtoblue Nov 2018 #86

DU dust comin' at ya! Cracklin Charlie Nov 2018 #9

Thanks Charlie! backtoblue Nov 2018 #87

Thank goodness you're ok! Lefta Dissenter Nov 2018 #10

Thanks Lefta backtoblue Nov 2018 #88

I'm sorry to hear this. Hope you're feeling better by tomorrow. badhair77 Nov 2018 #11

Thank you badhair backtoblue Nov 2018 #89

So did both car's air bags deploy? jimlup Nov 2018 #12

Mine did not backtoblue Nov 2018 #41

That's surprising jimlup Nov 2018 #57

Glad everyone is OK liberal N proud Nov 2018 #13

Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #90

That was a good car vlyons Nov 2018 #14

It did its job protecting me backtoblue Nov 2018 #91

Glad both of you guys made it out ok. drray23 Nov 2018 #15

Thanks ray backtoblue Nov 2018 #92

You did get hurt. Don't forget that. Coddle yourself. Warm bath with Epsom salts. Shrike47 Nov 2018 #16

And by all means, Haggis for Breakfast Nov 2018 #23

That's scary! backtoblue Nov 2018 #43

So glad you are okay (both of you). You must remember to cry when you applegrove Nov 2018 #17

Thanks applegrove backtoblue Nov 2018 #93

Good to hear you are ok. tiredtoo Nov 2018 #18

Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #94

Oh dear! snacker Nov 2018 #19

Thanks for the vibes backtoblue Nov 2018 #95

Wait, you were canvassing? hurl Nov 2018 #97

Russian agent! I should've known! backtoblue Nov 2018 #98

Glad you are OK. I got t-boned once and it totaled my car. wasupaloopa Nov 2018 #20

Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #102

new cars are fun wasupaloopa Nov 2018 #146

Oh no! More_Cowbell Nov 2018 #21

I had payment protection plan backtoblue Nov 2018 #103

You and the other guy need to buy lottery tickets! Glad Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2018 #22

Thanks! backtoblue Nov 2018 #104

Glad you are OK, but you will be SORE tomorrow. GETPLANING Nov 2018 #24

Hi backtoblue Nov 2018 #105

You are probably still in a stage of shock. Let body adjust and calm down. Here is a big bag of The Wielding Truth Nov 2018 #25

Magic dust worked! backtoblue Nov 2018 #106

So glad the both of you are okay... PoiBoy Nov 2018 #26

Thank you backtoblue Nov 2018 #107

Glad no serious harm... take care, you need to be well enough to vote Tuesday! MLAA Nov 2018 #27

Thanks MLAA backtoblue Nov 2018 #108

Damn...scary hibbing Nov 2018 #28

Hi hibbing backtoblue Nov 2018 #109

Glad to hear you've survived Newton's First law of motion! Let's hope that after FailureToCommunicate Nov 2018 #29

Thanks! backtoblue Nov 2018 #110

Glad you're okay. The afternoon before the 1980 NYC Marathon I was hit head-on .... George II Nov 2018 #30

You're one tough cookie George! backtoblue Nov 2018 #111

Do you have a good chiropractor? A good one can be invaluable to healing. Amaryllis Nov 2018 #31

Better yet, a medical doctor. Nt USALiberal Nov 2018 #35

One is not a replacment for the other. A good chiroprator can do things an MD can't and vice versa. Amaryllis Nov 2018 #36

I agree. C Moon Nov 2018 #48

Sorry about the accident but in all seriousness, see the doctor! LoisB Nov 2018 #32

Went back to dr the following Tues backtoblue Nov 2018 #112

Be very careful and do not ignore any symptoms. colorado_ufo Nov 2018 #33

Thank you backtoblue Nov 2018 #113

Wishing you a very speedy recovery! colorado_ufo Nov 2018 #145

I'm so glad you're not Cha Nov 2018 #34

Thanks Cha backtoblue Nov 2018 #114

Oh, no! Rhiannon12866 Nov 2018 #37

Hey friend! backtoblue Nov 2018 #115

Some good vibes coming to you Maraya1969 Nov 2018 #38

Good vibes received! backtoblue Nov 2018 #116

That sucks... like you said, at least no one was seriously injured. xor Nov 2018 #39

Im nervous driving to be honest backtoblue Nov 2018 #117

Wishing you a speedy recovery. alwaysinasnit Nov 2018 #40

Some advice from someone who's been in several accidents: Liberty Belle Nov 2018 #42

Thanks for the advice Liberty Belle backtoblue Nov 2018 #118

Glad to hear you're doing better! Liberty Belle Nov 2018 #147

Oh my goodness DesertRat Nov 2018 #44

Thanks! backtoblue Nov 2018 #121

I'm glad to hear it! DesertRat Nov 2018 #143

glad there were no serious injuries elmac Nov 2018 #45

Hi backtoblue Nov 2018 #122

Glad to hear you're hurting some, but otherwise ok. Archae Nov 2018 #46

Ouch! backtoblue Nov 2018 #123

Oh shit...that sucks! BigmanPigman Nov 2018 #47

Hey sister! backtoblue Nov 2018 #124

Been there before .... Corktown Nov 2018 #49

Welcome to DU, Corktown! calimary Nov 2018 #52

Thanks Corktown Nov 2018 #96

Magic dust everywhere! irisblue Nov 2018 #50

So long as cars are totaled and not drivers and passengers. Cars can be replaced, you can't. marble falls Nov 2018 #51

Hiya marble backtoblue Nov 2018 #119

I had an early nineties Sentra - good car with few problems. Very simple, very dependable. marble falls Nov 2018 #144

So glad that you are both OK sdfernando Nov 2018 #53

Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #120

Whew - so glad you're still with us! calimary Nov 2018 #54

Hoodoo received! backtoblue Nov 2018 #125

You Rock! calimary Nov 2018 #142

Hope you're doing ok vercetti2021 Nov 2018 #55

Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #126

Thank Goodness everyone is ok duforsure Nov 2018 #56

Thanks duforsure! backtoblue Nov 2018 #127

Glad you are okay. Sending you digital hugs. KPN Nov 2018 #58

Digital hugs received! backtoblue Nov 2018 #128

Have some good vibes: malthaussen Nov 2018 #59

Those were great vibes! backtoblue Nov 2018 #129

A dusting of healing wishes from Ohio! Ninga Nov 2018 #60

Wishes received in Arkansas! backtoblue Nov 2018 #130

Wow, you totaled your car but are okay. Amazing! CrispyQ Nov 2018 #61

Good vibes and energy received! backtoblue Nov 2018 #132

Day 2 update with picture link backtoblue Nov 2018 #62

You're still here and vertical! democrank Nov 2018 #63

Thank you backtoblue Nov 2018 #67

See a lawyer. I was in a bad accident 7 years ago. Lochloosa Nov 2018 #65

I'm gonna talk to one this week backtoblue Nov 2018 #68

Not sure of your state laws, but in Florida you have 14 days. Don't delay. Lochloosa Nov 2018 #72

Yikes! :( (n/t) Lefta Dissenter Nov 2018 #77

As soon as you can: Bach Flower Rescue Remedy (liquid or spray) or Boiron Arnica pellets -- in2herbs Nov 2018 #64

Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #133

Happens fast, and there's nothing quite like the sound of an automobile crunching and the Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #66

I had like a half second to pound the brake backtoblue Nov 2018 #69

Oh My!!! healthnut7 Nov 2018 #75

Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #131

Magic dust on its way. Hotler Nov 2018 #76

Thank you backtoblue Nov 2018 #134

glad you aren't seriously hurt. I hope insurance puts on you on the road again Demovictory9 Nov 2018 #78

Thank you backtoblue Nov 2018 #135

be sure to go see a doctor anyway, even if you feel "just a little bruised" lapfog_1 Nov 2018 #79

Seen dr last tues backtoblue Nov 2018 #136

Ouch! mnhtnbb Nov 2018 #81

Thank you backtoblue Nov 2018 #137

Whether you think you need it or not, try physical therapy, will prevent problems later. rwsanders Nov 2018 #82

Thanks for the tip backtoblue Nov 2018 #138

Rest and take something to relax the muscles today and tomorrow (like advil, if Squinch Nov 2018 #83

Thanks Squinch backtoblue Nov 2018 #139

Glad you're (mostly) ok! 🙏🏾 BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2018 #84

Thank you Blanche backtoblue Nov 2018 #140

Glad you're ok imavoter Nov 2018 #85

Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #141

Update, how ya doing today? irisblue Nov 2018 #100

Hey irisblue! backtoblue Nov 2018 #101