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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 21:36:49 GMT -5
The ice got me this morning. Walking through the parking lot at work. At least I didn't bounce my head off the asphalt this time. Sure wrenched my back, shoulder and one quad trying not to get another concussion. I hate winter. I need a pipe, but don't feel up to it.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jan 30, 2019 21:46:09 GMT -5
Did that once in a gas station in Maryland..got outta my van and slid on my back until I hit a brick (literally) wall...thought I might have a concussion...I probably should have had a concussion or at the least a hammer to my head for getting out in that kind of condition on the road.
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Post by dave g on Jan 30, 2019 21:51:10 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that, Don. Rest up with a good heating pad and get well soon. That darn black ice will sneak up on you. I tweaked my knee really good getting out of my car not long ago.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 30, 2019 21:51:37 GMT -5
You need to winter in Arizona, Don.
I can have Paul fix you a cot at Big Sticks.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 30, 2019 22:38:45 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about that Don. Black ice has almost killed me a couple of times. Luck or G-d saved me because there was nothing I could do.
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Post by kxg on Jan 30, 2019 22:42:01 GMT -5
That is a bummer Don. Black ice is bad news. Ibuprofen is your friend.
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Post by puffy on Jan 30, 2019 22:55:38 GMT -5
Sorry you fell.Take it easy and get better soon.
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Post by AJ on Jan 30, 2019 23:10:50 GMT -5
So sorry Don. Maybe confine yourself to your favorite chair with a heating pad at your back, your favorite tobacco and pipe, and three fingers of your best whiskey. Put an old classic in the DVD player and get some rest. If needed, after a couple of hours of rest, maybe a couple of Ibuprofen. Hope it turns out to be just a minor inconvenience.
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Post by slowroll on Jan 30, 2019 23:32:43 GMT -5
It's a bitch for sure, I sympathize. I've had recurring back problems for years because of it.
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Post by skeeter456 on Jan 31, 2019 2:12:20 GMT -5
Eh i cant stand the snow or cold that winter brings
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 4:00:11 GMT -5
It’s happened to me twice, my body ached for a few days. Feel better Don, good thing you didn’t hit your head. Hope your able to rest today.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 31, 2019 4:00:59 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that, don. I hope the pain-killers are able to do their job and you haven't wrecked yourself too much. Black ice sucks. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 6:14:07 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Feeling pretty good this morning. Advil and rest helped a lot. Hopefully the ice will mostly melt off today.
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Post by kbareit on Jan 31, 2019 6:31:37 GMT -5
Happy to hear you're feeling better today Don. I had it happen a couple years ago. Parked my van on a job and got out, next thing I knew I was laying on the ground and no idea how I got there. When I slipped i must have rolled my ankle because I had a hairline fracture and got concussed when I hit my head on the dumpster I was parked next to. The concussion wasn't so bad, you can't hurt what you don't have.  |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jan 31, 2019 7:32:10 GMT -5
Don, thats a real bummer! be sure to take some saids and stay mobil as much as possible so the muscles don't lock up
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 31, 2019 14:41:05 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about that. It's happened to me as well. Gas stations supermarkets, crosswalks. Worse when you're driving and hit it though. You don't know what's going to happen.
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Post by exchef on Jan 31, 2019 14:53:40 GMT -5
Don,
That sucks! Rest up and take it easy.
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Post by gav on Jan 31, 2019 15:26:19 GMT -5
that sucks. went down the the stairs outside on my arse one time. Good thing I got some padding down there but I did let out the death groan at the bottom.
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Post by briarbuck on Jan 31, 2019 15:51:54 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Feeling pretty good this morning. Advil and rest helped a lot. Hopefully the ice will mostly melt off today. Glad you're OK. Now we know you don't have to be put down, can we make fun of you?  |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 31, 2019 16:13:57 GMT -5
As a teenager, I broke my wrist punching another guy that earned it... six weeks later, walking across the hospital parking lot at Ft Carson, slipped on the ice and broke my fall instinctively with my free arm and broke my other wrist.
For a couple hours, I had both arms in a cast.
Glad you are on the mend, Don.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 17:30:17 GMT -5
Getting really sore today. Back is really jacked. I already had an appointment with my chiropractor on Sat, so that should help. I am just glad I did not concuss myself again. I have done that too many times in my life and believe that I have some issues as a result. I worry about more serious long term problems that could manifest as I age. I wish I could undo a few car wrecks and bad falls/impacts.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 17:32:09 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Feeling pretty good this morning. Advil and rest helped a lot. Hopefully the ice will mostly melt off today. Glad you're OK. Now we know you don't have to be put down, can we make fun of you? Please do, I enjoy that kind of thing. And I may tell you about the time I fought a ceiling fan with my head. It involves three blows to my cranium in a one week period.😕 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 31, 2019 17:48:14 GMT -5
Glad you're OK. Now we know you don't have to be put down, can we make fun of you? Please do, I enjoy that kind of thing. And I may tell you about the time I fought a ceiling fan with my head. It involves three blows to my cranium in a one week period.😕 now I'm intrigued. |
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Jan 31, 2019 19:51:21 GMT -5
...been there...done it a few times...wishing you a speedy recovery...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 21:48:57 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 31, 2019 23:10:08 GMT -5
My first wife took a spill down the concrete steps at our apartment. Black ice. She was hobbled up pretty good for a couple of weeks. Good thing she was only 22 at the time. I would die if it happened to me now.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2019 18:17:02 GMT -5
The ice got me this morning. Walking through the parking lot at work. At least I didn't bounce my head off the asphalt this time. Sure wrenched my back, shoulder and one quad trying not to get another concussion. I hate winter. I need a pipe, but don't feel up to it. Hang in there! Winter before last I walked out the garage at work and slipped on the ice. Broke some ribs cause of course I had my hands in my pockets cause of the cold. Came home from the doctor and wasn't thinking, tried blowing my nose and oh God all mighty. . |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Feb 1, 2019 18:38:55 GMT -5
Getting really sore today. Back is really jacked. I already had an appointment with my chiropractor on Sat, so that should help. I am just glad I did not concuss myself again. I have done that too many times in my life and believe that I have some issues as a result. I worry about more serious long term problems that could manifest as I age. I wish I could undo a few car wrecks and bad falls/impacts I've often wondered about that myself. This noggin of mine has taken a beating. I'm sure some of my issues are related. I saw this title and immediately thought of this wretched stuff:  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2019 18:40:48 GMT -5
Wishing you a speedy recovery Don. Living up here, the ice has sent me sprawling several times. Good luck at the Chiro.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2019 12:49:48 GMT -5
Feeling much better now. Just got adjusted at the Chiro. He got the hitch out of my lower back and fixed my neck which was popping a little. Now, on to some lapidary work and maybe a little wood carving on the back porch.
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