Aw, Thanks guys.

Walc called me on my cellphone 30 sec. after it happened. How he found my number is a mystery, but he comforted me and told me he would fight for my livelyhood.

I was pretty shaken up, so was the poor guy that hit us. When I saw what his car looked like- I was afraid to get out for awhile. I felt bad for him because of the whole GF father's car thing and the police officer issued him a summons for following too closely. I told him I would be a witness if he fought it. It was no ones fault really.

And no joke, my back hurts. Not bad and I am not that kind of person, I think it was because I saw it coming and tensed up. But all in all, my pretty little SUV really took it well. I feel really safe now.

PS- I had a mocha in the cup holder and didn't spill a drop.

Glad to hear you're both OK. So I guess CP will get the H2 back for a while huh?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sewie:
Glad to hear you're both OK. So I guess CP will get the H2 back for a while huh? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sometimes I get the feeling that Ken was not meant to drive that truck...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
Aw, Thanks guys.

And no joke, my back hurts. Not bad and I am not that kind of person, I think it was because I saw it coming and tensed up. But all in all, my pretty little SUV really took it well. I feel really safe now.

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sorry to hear that...hits close to home as it just happened to my wifey a few weeks back. Shes a tough cookie too and never one to complain but a good car accident can really bend you out of shape.

Thanks. I remember that Boss. How did the estimate and stuff work out totalled or no?

Alec, I might see one just to see what you guys were talking about. But I think it's fine, I was just thinking of it as a joke to laugh with Kenny on the way home, but then I thought it really kind hurts, it's kinda crackly, but I'm also the type that ponders if I have cancer when I have a bad headache. I am probably just thinking about it you know?

Not totalled...not even close. The insurance company brought some tool bag out for the intial estimate and he figured around 6k worth of damage--just the HID's and the air bagscost more than that. I think the damage was around 12k. Its at the BMW dealership as we speak and Lisa has a FX35 rental. I really have to drag it out of her but her back and shoulder have been bothering her pretty good. Its all muscular but it takes time to get over--esp if you are like her and have to ALWAYS be on the go.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Boss Hoss:
I really have to drag it out of her but her back and shoulder have been bothering her pretty good. Its all muscular but it takes time to get over--esp if you are like her and have to ALWAYS be on the go. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I know what you mean. It's been a year and a half I think since the woman got in her accident and she still has back and neck problems/pain. I can't even count the number of visits to the chiro and it just won't stop.

I probably should stop punching her in the face though. I don't think it's helping like my dad said it would.

I'm insisting she goes to the doctor, just incase this pain sticks around for a while. We're not interested in making a livelyhood off this (i hate that crap), I just want us covered if this problem persists.

I was in the car and said, "He's gonna hit us!"BAM! I'm fine and no problems. After seeing CP was fine, I was more worried about the kid.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
And no joke, my back hurts. Not bad and I am not that kind of person, I think it was because I saw it coming and tensed up. But all in all, my pretty little SUV really took it well. I feel really safe now.

PS- I had a mocha in the cup holder and didn't spill a drop. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If it hurts now, it'll really hurt tomorrow. Trust me, been there & done that.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
I'm insisting she goes to the doctor, just incase this pain sticks around for a while. We're not interested in making a livelyhood off this (i hate that crap), I just want us covered if this problem persists. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree...it's imperative that she sees a doctor...DO NOW!...and not sign any insurance waivers until she gets a full prognosis. It doesn't take much of a hit to do lasting damage to your back/neck.

I'm as far from sue-happy as they come, but this is exactly what insurance is for. Don't let pride get in the way of common sense.

Damn glad to hear it wasn't any worse.

All my best,

Pete

CP,

Sorry about your new Princess Mobile but very glad to hear that you and Ken are OK. Go to the doctor as Ken said, just so you are covered.

CP -

I'm so sorry to hear about the accident. I'm glad that overall you are okay and the Princess Mobile made it out okay.

Please go to see a doctor about your back. Do not delay, whatever you do. I had an accident as a teen where I hurt my back and ignored the problem. Now that I'm older my body lets me know about that accident every day.

Please go see a doctor.

Youch. That sucks. Dinging up a new car sucks royally. I hope you start feeling better really soon.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
...the police officer issued him a summons for following too closely... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't get this. The local LEOs treat rear ending the same way. Isn't it really reckless driving? I mean shouldn't "following too close" be reserved for tailgating? I agree that bumper-to-bumper contact is "too close," but that should be something considered more severe than just tailgating.

CP,
You should definitely see a doc. My mom was in an accident 30 years ago and it didn't see that bad, but she still suffers from neck pain to this day!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
Chiropractors and great if you find a good one CP.
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CP, you probably know all this being in the medical field, but I'll voice my opinion for everyones benefit.

If you've got anything more than sore, pulled muscles, such as pain, tingling, or numbness in limbs or digits, then you're best off seeing a neurosurgeon that does back stuff. Some specialize in vascular and other non-back/neck-disk issues. But most do work with injuries to the spinal column and specifically disk herniations in this type of accident.

They're do the appropriate type of MRIs and can see specifically what kind of damage there is to the the spinal canal and, if they're any good, can assess whether you can get by with steriodal packs to manage inflamation, traction to aid in repositioning of disks, and even surgery to trim disks that are pooching into the spinal canal, or removal and fusing if the damage is too great.

Of course, if the injury is minor, a good chiropracter who really understands the nervous system can treat you with physical therapy to help get a disk reseated. And there are good family practice docs that can do this too. But I think you're better off going to a neurosurgeon. They, like many other surgical specialists, are usually very proficient at reading the radiology films themselves, whereas a general practitioner is going to be relying on inferior [not bad, but not great] reports from radiology services that are often off-shore subcontracted.

That being said, these docs see TONS of disability related cases. So if you do go to see one for an accident related injury, try not to be whiny about it. They'll treat you, but they get really sick of dealing with the lazy whiny blame-other victims that plague our society.

DISCLAIMER: I've got a neurosurgeon in the family. I'm not trying to drum up business. I'm just trying to point out the added services they may provide over other types of health care providers. And having had some disk issues in my neck, having access to the knowledge and expertise of a neurosurgeon versus the info provided by general practitioners has paid off greatly for me.

Thanks Daddies.

I may see my GP by the end of the week if a problem persists- I promise. You guys are really sweet btw and you know I love you for it.

Yeah Ree, if I do have a problem I would probably go to a specialist of that sort. But I really think I am fine, I just tensed up and was kinda shocked. I get scared easily and don't like loud noises.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ree:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
Chiropractors and great if you find a good one CP.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

CP, you probably know all this being in the medical field, but I'll voice my opinion for everyones benefit.

If you've got anything more than sore, pulled muscles, such as pain, tingling, or numbness in limbs or digits, then you're best off seeing a neurosurgeon that does back stuff. Some specialize in vascular and other non-back/neck-disk issues. But most do work with injuries to the spinal column and specifically disk herniations in this type of accident.

They're do the appropriate type of MRIs and can see specifically what kind of damage there is to the the spinal canal and, if they're any good, can assess whether you can get by with steriodal packs to manage inflamation, traction to aid in repositioning of disks, and even surgery to trim disks that are pooching into the spinal canal, or removal and fusing if the damage is too great.

Of course, if the injury is minor, a good chiropracter who really understands the nervous system can treat you with physical therapy to help get a disk reseated. And there are good family practice docs that can do this too. But I think you're better off going to a neurosurgeon. They, like many other surgical specialists, are usually very proficient at reading the radiology films themselves, whereas a general practitioner is going to be relying on inferior [not bad, but not great] reports from radiology services that are often off-shore subcontracted.

That being said, these docs see TONS of disability related cases. So if you do go to see one for an accident related injury, try not to be whiny about it. They'll treat you, but they get really sick of dealing with the lazy whiny blame-other victims that plague our society.

DISCLAIMER: I've got a neurosurgeon in the family. I'm not trying to drum up business. I'm just trying to point out the added services they may provide over other types of health care providers. And having had some disk issues in my neck, having access to the knowledge and expertise of a neurosurgeon versus the info provided by general practitioners has paid off greatly for me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Are you trying to drum up business for your family?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ree:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
Chiropractors and great if you find a good one CP.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

CP, you probably know all this being in the medical field, but I'll voice my opinion for everyones benefit.

If you've got anything more than sore, pulled muscles, such as pain, tingling, or numbness in limbs or digits, then you're best off seeing a neurosurgeon that does back stuff. Some specialize in vascular and other non-back/neck-disk issues. But most do work with injuries to the spinal column and specifically disk herniations in this type of accident.

They're do the appropriate type of MRIs and can see specifically what kind of damage there is to the the spinal canal and, if they're any good, can assess whether you can get by with steriodal packs to manage inflamation, traction to aid in repositioning of disks, and even surgery to trim disks that are pooching into the spinal canal, or removal and fusing if the damage is too great.

Of course, if the injury is minor, a good chiropracter who really understands the nervous system can treat you with physical therapy to help get a disk reseated. And there are good family practice docs that can do this too. But I think you're better off going to a neurosurgeon. They, like many other surgical specialists, are usually very proficient at reading the radiology films themselves, whereas a general practitioner is going to be relying on inferior [not bad, but not great] reports from radiology services that are often off-shore subcontracted.

That being said, these docs see TONS of disability related cases. So if you do go to see one for an accident related injury, try not to be whiny about it. They'll treat you, but they get really sick of dealing with the lazy whiny blame-other victims that plague our society.

DISCLAIMER: I've got a neurosurgeon in the family. I'm not trying to drum up business. I'm just trying to point out the added services they may provide over other types of health care providers. And having had some disk issues in my neck, having access to the knowledge and expertise of a neurosurgeon versus the info provided by general practitioners has paid off greatly for me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>WRONG WRONG WRONG

Don't see a neurosurgeon. All they want to do is cut. See a neurologist first and then get a referral to surgeon, if needed.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CO Hummer:
What the heck is this? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

dman that was funny........