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Dr Said

Well I saw the Dr and she was lovely.

BP back to normal and she watch my range of movement but that was about it. Conclusion is I have "muscle trauma" aka whiplash. Apparently 90% of whiplash cases are better within 2 weeks. Forgot to ask about running so Leon/Ruth etc please advise!

She told me to take lots of drugs (so no drinking this week!) and take the week off work. Stay pain free and move, don't do neck collars anymore as they stop you moving and make things hurt!

Today I have discovered by coughing that the sides of my abdomen hurt. My upper left arm hurts (probably held the wheel too long) and my neck is stiff, mainly left side. The seat belt burn is also very painful!

I did snooze this afternoon but woke up as the car span round. Dr did advise that there may be flash backs etc. If I am still sore by the end of the week then go back!

Still main thing is I am alive and mainly unhurt.

Waiting for garage to collect the rather battered car. As it is under a year old if the cost of repair is greater than 60% of value then I get a new one. So now we wait and see!!

Comments

beanz said…
good doc!

look after yourself
8:13 PM, January 23, 2006
RobW said…
Good advice from the Doc. A good view point from yourself as well. I ain't a medical person but I wouldn't run if I were you.

I'm not allowed alcohol at teh moment either but I find chocolate minstrels very theraputic
8:24 PM, January 23, 2006
Evil Pixie said…
[salavates at thought of minstrels]
8:28 PM, January 23, 2006
womble said…
Ok, just this week you can have chocolate! Just this once, mind you!!!

Take care

xxxx
10:31 PM, January 23, 2006
Leon said…
In fact - you can have the half packet I bought Womble for driving me home yesterday

;o)
10:32 PM, January 23, 2006
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