As if my luck couldn't even!

[Ruffdaddy]

Man that's why I love having a larger vehicle for a daily. I walked out to my truck rocking at lowes the other day and a guy looking at the big tear in his front bumper from hitting my hitch. I just laughed and said..."that's why I leave it in..."

Same with my explorer...the best day was when it stopped being "pretty" and became a tool.

[4EyedTurd]

Quick update, Waiting to meet up with the lawyer for hopefully the end of all this. Still have pain, numbness, and it can get quite frustrating at times. But life goes on. An odd side effect from all of this is that I find it hard to love my car. It works great (one and only issue is there's a creaking sound from the rear body when I go over speed bumps)
It's a pretty car, sounds good runs strong, and corners pretty darn well. But I just can't feel a connection with it. I feel a connection with the wife's 15 GT, I want to keep that car forever, but the white car feels like "just a car" like it's tainted some how. anyone get where I'm coming from? I feel more "love for my friggen van than I do this thing.
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I feel the same with my V, sure it’s fun but I have no attachment to it and may sell it soon.

[Craizie]

My '17 has has it's creaks, bought new, and it's never been in a wreck, that's Ford build quality for you. I enjoy the car for the 700hp hot rod that it is, and it was a dream of mine to build it for a good while, but daily'ing it from Frisco to Las Colinas in traffic every day has definitely worn off the luster. I have no desire to drive a "cheap" DD, so I'll probably be selling it sooner rather than later.

Let us get first dibs if you put it up for sale.

[Big A]

My '17 has has it's creaks, bought new, and it's never been in a wreck, that's Ford build quality for you. I enjoy the car for the 700hp hot rod that it is, and it was a dream of mine to build it for a good while, but daily'ing it from Frisco to Las Colinas in traffic every day has definitely worn off the luster. I have no desire to drive a "cheap" DD, so I'll probably be selling it sooner rather than later.

[4bangen]

Quick update, Waiting to meet up with the lawyer for hopefully the end of all this. Still have pain, numbness, and it can get quite frustrating at times. But life goes on. An odd side effect from all of this is that I find it hard to love my car. It works great (one and only issue is there's a creaking sound from the rear body when I go over speed bumps)
It's a pretty car, sounds good runs strong, and corners pretty darn well. But I just can't feel a connection with it. I feel a connection with the wife's 15 GT, I want to keep that car forever, but the white car feels like "just a car" like it's tainted some how. anyone get where I'm coming from? I feel more "love for my friggen van than I do this thing.

[cool cat]

On a bright note, your shiny new distributor is with me at the Texas Motor Speedway. Lets try to meet up after work. If not today, than this weekend.

[dsrtuckteezy]

Well, how about an update. Physical therapy is over, doctors visits are over, I'm still on muscle relaxers and anti inflammatory meds daily. Some days are good, and some are bad. I have discovered CBD cream and it's made a huge difference in my pain levels. Going to try the oil soon and I have a free coupon to do "Cryo" treatments soon. I'm up for just about anything at this point.
Now for the fun part. My lawyer called yesterday and broke some pretty bad news to me. The lady that hit me has the state minimum liability insurance that caps at $30k. Problem is, my medical bills are at $56k right now. So I have to file another claim on my insurance and use my under insured driver coverage. That caps at $50k. Sooooo I $80,000 dollars to pay the doctors, layer and what ever pain and suffering they where going to get me. I'm pretty much fucked for life and have nothing to show for it. My nice new car isn't worth shit now, (I was right side up on it before the wreck) and my insurance rates are probably going to go up. All because some soccer mom in a bust ass Hyundai suv wasn't paying attention to what she was doing. From the cop treating me like shit telling me I was wasting his time,and refusing to ticket her, to the cattle in line like feeling I got from the physical therapy clinic, I have been left with a pretty bad taste in my mouth for people in general. The only hero in this whole damn saga is my wife who's been there for me this whole time without one gripe. At times (when the pain gets really bad) I've been a real asshole. But still she's taken it all in stride. Here's hoping something positive comes out of all this. I guess it could be worse... I could be black. lol But in all honesty it really could be worse, I mean She could have had no insurance, or I could have been hurt worse. I guess it's time to just soldier on and get used to this pain as part of my life.

sorry for the angry rant, I just needed to vent.

or you can take the 30k and then sue her for the remainder. that's what your lawyer should be telling you

[Chas_svo]

Well, how about an update. Physical therapy is over, doctors visits are over, I'm still on muscle relaxers and anti inflammatory meds daily. Some days are good, and some are bad. I have discovered CBD cream and it's made a huge difference in my pain levels. Going to try the oil soon and I have a free coupon to do "Cryo" treatments soon. I'm up for just about anything at this point.
Now for the fun part. My lawyer called yesterday and broke some pretty bad news to me. The lady that hit me has the state minimum liability insurance that caps at $30k. Problem is, my medical bills are at $56k right now. So I have to file another claim on my insurance and use my under insured driver coverage. That caps at $50k. Sooooo I $80,000 dollars to pay the doctors, layer and what ever pain and suffering they where going to get me. I'm pretty much fucked for life and have nothing to show for it. My nice new car isn't worth shit now, (I was right side up on it before the wreck) and my insurance rates are probably going to go up. All because some soccer mom in a bust ass Hyundai suv wasn't paying attention to what she was doing. From the cop treating me like shit telling me I was wasting his time,and refusing to ticket her, to the cattle in line like feeling I got from the physical therapy clinic, I have been left with a pretty bad taste in my mouth for people in general. The only hero in this whole damn saga is my wife who's been there for me this whole time without one gripe. At times (when the pain gets really bad) I've been a real asshole. But still she's taken it all in stride. Here's hoping something positive comes out of all this. I guess it could be worse... I could be black. lol But in all honesty it really could be worse, I mean She could have had no insurance, or I could have been hurt worse. I guess it's time to just soldier on and get used to this pain as part of my life.

sorry for the angry rant, I just needed to vent.

That sux.

About the same here. I’m still going thru PT for whiplash. It looks like I’m in the 25% where this shit never goes away. The kid’s insurance has to pay for 4 vehicles, and my truck is the big ticket.

Replaced my totaled ‘18 with a ‘19 Lariat. It’s a little nicer, and got hail damage Feb 6. 5 fucking weeks old.

Sometimes life sux.

[4bangen]

Well, how about an update. Physical therapy is over, doctors visits are over, I'm still on muscle relaxers and anti inflammatory meds daily. Some days are good, and some are bad. I have discovered CBD cream and it's made a huge difference in my pain levels. Going to try the oil soon and I have a free coupon to do "Cryo" treatments soon. I'm up for just about anything at this point.
Now for the fun part. My lawyer called yesterday and broke some pretty bad news to me. The lady that hit me has the state minimum liability insurance that caps at $30k. Problem is, my medical bills are at $56k right now. So I have to file another claim on my insurance and use my under insured driver coverage. That caps at $50k. Sooooo I $80,000 dollars to pay the doctors, layer and what ever pain and suffering they where going to get me. I'm pretty much fucked for life and have nothing to show for it. My nice new car isn't worth shit now, (I was right side up on it before the wreck) and my insurance rates are probably going to go up. All because some soccer mom in a bust ass Hyundai suv wasn't paying attention to what she was doing. From the cop treating me like shit telling me I was wasting his time,and refusing to ticket her, to the cattle in line like feeling I got from the physical therapy clinic, I have been left with a pretty bad taste in my mouth for people in general. The only hero in this whole damn saga is my wife who's been there for me this whole time without one gripe. At times (when the pain gets really bad) I've been a real asshole. But still she's taken it all in stride. Here's hoping something positive comes out of all this. I guess it could be worse... I could be black. lol But in all honesty it really could be worse, I mean She could have had no insurance, or I could have been hurt worse. I guess it's time to just soldier on and get used to this pain as part of my life.

sorry for the angry rant, I just needed to vent.

[Craizie]

last month I did the injections and it was good for a few days. they knocked me the F out for it. Said they would do the same this time. Just not sure how I feel about killing nerves.

I also did the injections with local only. They helped me for a week at most.

That shit hurt as well.

Your nerves will grow back and it will eventually hurt again.

My doc told my I needed surgery for any chance of last relief. He also told me to hold off as long as possible because one of three things would happen from surgery. Get better, stay the same, get worse.

[4bangen]

I've had this done, and it was a tremendous relief for about a year. You still need to be mindful that your back is injured, and not try and do crazy shit just because it doesn't hurt anymore.

**Edit**

Also, I did this with the local only, as my insurance wouldn't cover the intravenous sedative. I didn't want to pay the $500 they were charging so I said fuck it.. get in, get done, get out.

I would absolutely pay the $500 after going through. Shit hurts.

last month I did the injections and it was good for a few days. they knocked me the F out for it. Said they would do the same this time. Just not sure how I feel about killing nerves.

[Craizie]

Speaking of back pain, I took a downward slide over the past few weeks and now my doctor wants to do a rhizotomy. I'm a little concerned about this treatment, because it numbs the nerves to the painful areas. Not sure if I like the idea, kinda like unplugging your check engine light to me. Oh well I'll read up on it and make a decision.

I've had this done, and it was a tremendous relief for about a year. You still need to be mindful that your back is injured, and not try and do crazy shit just because it doesn't hurt anymore.

**Edit**

Also, I did this with the local only, as my insurance wouldn't cover the intravenous sedative. I didn't want to pay the $500 they were charging so I said fuck it.. get in, get done, get out.

I would absolutely pay the $500 after going through. Shit hurts.

[4bangen]

Speaking of back pain, I took a downward slide over the past few weeks and now my doctor wants to do a rhizotomy. I'm a little concerned about this treatment, because it numbs the nerves to the painful areas. Not sure if I like the idea, kinda like unplugging your check engine light to me. Oh well I'll read up on it and make a decision.

[AnthonyS]

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[black2002ls]

Thanks for sharing, I'm going to look for these also.

They are definitely lifelong injuries. It requires constant maintenance. To this day, I have issues if I am not active enough. Core strength helps a ton. We also bought an adjustable bed a few years ago and it has helped a lot. I sleep on my stomach and sleep with the head of the bed slightly elevated. I feel that this has contributed to my pain relief, even more so after reading that book.

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