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118. Thanks for the advice Liberty Belle

Wed Nov 14, 2018, 11:45 AM

Nov 2018

You were so right about the following few days of hell. I stayed on the couch and was REALLY sore. Muscle relaxers help.

I'm doing better this week. Going back to the neurologist on Friday for a follow-up.

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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

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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

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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