Re: OT: Crap, I was a passenger in a T-bone hit, on my side.. Update...
 

Sh*t Mike, Im soo glad you didnt get killed in that accident but wow, you
sure took a beating. Have fun wheeling and hang in there, hopefully your
body will adapt to the deficits and you will overcome it all.
Kevin H.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3F7383AD.5EDAF64A@sympatico.ca...
> Well... 'Finally' had the MRI last week and got the results today....
> :-(
>
> I basically have had a stroke from the bounce off the door frame and
> have to treat myself as a stroke victim.
>
> No heavy work, keep the blood pressure low, etc...
>
> No fun....
>
> My back, ribs and neck are still really messed up and I have this damn
> headache that just 'won't' go away...
>
> Need to wear sunglasses outside, when I never have used them in the past
> 45 years, have issues with one hand being slow, so when I type, I do
> 'hte' more than I do 'the', (the neurologist has already spotted that
> with a freaking stun gun and electric patches to pick up the pulses,
> that was 'fun' LOL!) and have problems counting change and I was an
> honors Math student, shorter tolerance fuse, etc...
>
> What a pain in the butt!!!
>
> Hey! I did get some 'good' news though!
>
> I can go off roading to my heart's content!!!
>
> Yee Haw!!!!
>
> I am going to go and hit the local mud holes and try to get Soooo
> stuck! LOL!
>
> I'll take photos...
>
> Mike
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Well, I appear to be in some fairly serious trouble here.
> >
> > It would appear that I got my head bounced pretty bad as passenger
> > three weeks ago, June 9.
> >
> > The reason I was a passenger is because I had a cut on my cornea and
> > just came back from the doctor with a patch on and was in screaming
> > pain, even with a lot of pain pills in me so was in no condition to
> > drive. Likely I could have even broken my leg and not felt it at that
> > time.
> >
> > We were turning right on a small residential road in front of my house
> > into a driveway and some fool in a Honda thought it would be cool to
> > show off for the Russian chicks with him and tried to pass us on the
> > right.
> >
> > He hit hard enough to need a tow away.
> >
> > Jerk T-boned us and I was the passenger....
> >
> > I 'knew' my leg got hit, but had no idea the severity or lack of at the
> > time.
> >
> > Knee and ankle are messed up.
> >
> > Don't 'really' remember if my head got bounced or not. Vague memory of
> > moving fast that way maybe, but I think the knee got hit first, so my
> > attention was there.
> >
> > The clinic I went to finally had my neck x-rayed last week, the leg was
> > the first priority and phoned yesterday to have me come in, so I
> > intended on going in today as they were open and the same doctor was on.
> >
> > I didn't make it....
> >
> > I was going for a shower and reached in with my left hand to check the
> > water and my complete upper back nerve set seized up on the left side
> > and half seized on the right side from the neck to the solar plexus.
> >
> > I couldn't inhale using my chest. Still as I write this I can barely
> > use my chest to breath. I still don't know how or if I am going to
> > sleep tonight....
> >
> > It took me a half hour to crawl to the phone and just as I got there it
> > rang. My wife who very seldom 'ever' calls home from work was on it,
> > she knows I don't usually answer, it's always for the kid on weekends
> > and holidays like today was.
> >
> > We 'connect' sometimes, always have.... Pretty cool.
> >
> > Rather than call 911, she came home from work which is real close and we
> > managed to get me into the Cherokee.
> >
> > We went to Emergency at a local hospital.
> >
> > They did a second set of neck x-rays in different positions after
> > phoning the clinic for the results of the first set and the complete
> > back and found a curve in one place in my neck that 'isn't' supposed to
> > be
> > there so I have to go back tomorrow for a CT scan on my neck. Could be

> > a fracture the xray doesn't see is what the doctor told me.
> >
> > I am in a solid foam neck brace until further notice.
> >
> > Because of the headache I have had since the accident and still having a
> > high light sensitivity in my eyes, they did a CT scan on my head.
> >
> > They found internal damage with the CT scan... Damn!
> >
> > They are setting up an appointment with a neurologist and sending me for
> > an MRI scan ASAP using the 'emergency' department priority. The Doc
> > said that would be the fastest. Hope so.
> >
> > My scalp and outer skull are still physically 'very' sore to the touch
> > in the center right area three weeks later. About where the door post
> > of the car would have connected.
> >
> > It wasn't a fun day today.... I spent 12 hours in Emergency having to
> > wear a mask because of SARS and in a neck brace, not being able to
> > breathe to start with, in freaking screaming pain bad enough I couldn't
> > inhale and they wouldn't allow pain pills. Got out at 1:00 AM or so...
> >
> > Tomorrow is also going to be a long one.
> >
> > Crap!
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: OT: Crap, I was a passenger in a T-bone hit, on my side.. Update...
 

Dang Mike, I'm really sorry to read of the damage that a$$hole caused when
he t-boned you. I hope you get healed up and back in business real soon,
that stroke news was stunning. The impact must have been really severe to
knock something loose inside you to where it caused the stroke. Get well
soon man!!!!!

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:kqRcb.20468$gv5.19065@fed1read05...
> Sh*t Mike, Im soo glad you didnt get killed in that accident but wow, you
> sure took a beating. Have fun wheeling and hang in there, hopefully your
> body will adapt to the deficits and you will overcome it all.
> Kevin H.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:3F7383AD.5EDAF64A@sympatico.ca...
> > Well... 'Finally' had the MRI last week and got the results today....
> > :-(
> >
> > I basically have had a stroke from the bounce off the door frame and
> > have to treat myself as a stroke victim.
> >
> > No heavy work, keep the blood pressure low, etc...
> >
> > No fun....
> >
> > My back, ribs and neck are still really messed up and I have this damn
> > headache that just 'won't' go away...
> >
> > Need to wear sunglasses outside, when I never have used them in the past
> > 45 years, have issues with one hand being slow, so when I type, I do
> > 'hte' more than I do 'the', (the neurologist has already spotted that
> > with a freaking stun gun and electric patches to pick up the pulses,
> > that was 'fun' LOL!) and have problems counting change and I was an
> > honors Math student, shorter tolerance fuse, etc...
> >
> > What a pain in the butt!!!
> >
> > Hey! I did get some 'good' news though!
> >
> > I can go off roading to my heart's content!!!
> >
> > Yee Haw!!!!
> >
> > I am going to go and hit the local mud holes and try to get Soooo
> > stuck! LOL!
> >
> > I'll take photos...
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > >
> > > Well, I appear to be in some fairly serious trouble here.
> > >
> > > It would appear that I got my head bounced pretty bad as passenger
> > > three weeks ago, June 9.
> > >
> > > The reason I was a passenger is because I had a cut on my cornea and
> > > just came back from the doctor with a patch on and was in screaming
> > > pain, even with a lot of pain pills in me so was in no condition to
> > > drive. Likely I could have even broken my leg and not felt it at that
> > > time.
> > >
> > > We were turning right on a small residential road in front of my house
> > > into a driveway and some fool in a Honda thought it would be cool to
> > > show off for the Russian chicks with him and tried to pass us on the
> > > right.
> > >
> > > He hit hard enough to need a tow away.
> > >
> > > Jerk T-boned us and I was the passenger....
> > >
> > > I 'knew' my leg got hit, but had no idea the severity or lack of at
the
> > > time.
> > >
> > > Knee and ankle are messed up.
> > >
> > > Don't 'really' remember if my head got bounced or not. Vague memory
of
> > > moving fast that way maybe, but I think the knee got hit first, so my
> > > attention was there.
> > >
> > > The clinic I went to finally had my neck x-rayed last week, the leg
was
> > > the first priority and phoned yesterday to have me come in, so I
> > > intended on going in today as they were open and the same doctor was
on.
> > >
> > > I didn't make it....
> > >
> > > I was going for a shower and reached in with my left hand to check the
> > > water and my complete upper back nerve set seized up on the left side
> > > and half seized on the right side from the neck to the solar plexus.
> > >
> > > I couldn't inhale using my chest. Still as I write this I can barely
> > > use my chest to breath. I still don't know how or if I am going to
> > > sleep tonight....
> > >
> > > It took me a half hour to crawl to the phone and just as I got there
it
> > > rang. My wife who very seldom 'ever' calls home from work was on it,
> > > she knows I don't usually answer, it's always for the kid on weekends
> > > and holidays like today was.
> > >
> > > We 'connect' sometimes, always have.... Pretty cool.
> > >
> > > Rather than call 911, she came home from work which is real close and
we
> > > managed to get me into the Cherokee.
> > >
> > > We went to Emergency at a local hospital.
> > >
> > > They did a second set of neck x-rays in different positions after
> > > phoning the clinic for the results of the first set and the complete
> > > back and found a curve in one place in my neck that 'isn't' supposed
to
> > > be
> > > there so I have to go back tomorrow for a CT scan on my neck. Could
be
>
> > > a fracture the xray doesn't see is what the doctor told me.
> > >
> > > I am in a solid foam neck brace until further notice.
> > >
> > > Because of the headache I have had since the accident and still having
a
> > > high light sensitivity in my eyes, they did a CT scan on my head.
> > >
> > > They found internal damage with the CT scan... Damn!
> > >
> > > They are setting up an appointment with a neurologist and sending me
for
> > > an MRI scan ASAP using the 'emergency' department priority. The Doc
> > > said that would be the fastest. Hope so.
> > >
> > > My scalp and outer skull are still physically 'very' sore to the touch
> > > in the center right area three weeks later. About where the door post
> > > of the car would have connected.
> > >
> > > It wasn't a fun day today.... I spent 12 hours in Emergency having to
> > > wear a mask because of SARS and in a neck brace, not being able to
> > > breathe to start with, in freaking screaming pain bad enough I
couldn't
> > > inhale and they wouldn't allow pain pills. Got out at 1:00 AM or
so...
> > >
> > > Tomorrow is also going to be a long one.
> > >
> > > Crap!
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
>

Re: OT: Crap, I was a passenger in a T-bone hit, on my side.. Update...
 

Dang Mike, I'm really sorry to read of the damage that a$$hole caused when
he t-boned you. I hope you get healed up and back in business real soon,
that stroke news was stunning. The impact must have been really severe to
knock something loose inside you to where it caused the stroke. Get well
soon man!!!!!

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:kqRcb.20468$gv5.19065@fed1read05...
> Sh*t Mike, Im soo glad you didnt get killed in that accident but wow, you
> sure took a beating. Have fun wheeling and hang in there, hopefully your
> body will adapt to the deficits and you will overcome it all.
> Kevin H.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:3F7383AD.5EDAF64A@sympatico.ca...
> > Well... 'Finally' had the MRI last week and got the results today....
> > :-(
> >
> > I basically have had a stroke from the bounce off the door frame and
> > have to treat myself as a stroke victim.
> >
> > No heavy work, keep the blood pressure low, etc...
> >
> > No fun....
> >
> > My back, ribs and neck are still really messed up and I have this damn
> > headache that just 'won't' go away...
> >
> > Need to wear sunglasses outside, when I never have used them in the past
> > 45 years, have issues with one hand being slow, so when I type, I do
> > 'hte' more than I do 'the', (the neurologist has already spotted that
> > with a freaking stun gun and electric patches to pick up the pulses,
> > that was 'fun' LOL!) and have problems counting change and I was an
> > honors Math student, shorter tolerance fuse, etc...
> >
> > What a pain in the butt!!!
> >
> > Hey! I did get some 'good' news though!
> >
> > I can go off roading to my heart's content!!!
> >
> > Yee Haw!!!!
> >
> > I am going to go and hit the local mud holes and try to get Soooo
> > stuck! LOL!
> >
> > I'll take photos...
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > >
> > > Well, I appear to be in some fairly serious trouble here.
> > >
> > > It would appear that I got my head bounced pretty bad as passenger
> > > three weeks ago, June 9.
> > >
> > > The reason I was a passenger is because I had a cut on my cornea and
> > > just came back from the doctor with a patch on and was in screaming
> > > pain, even with a lot of pain pills in me so was in no condition to
> > > drive. Likely I could have even broken my leg and not felt it at that
> > > time.
> > >
> > > We were turning right on a small residential road in front of my house
> > > into a driveway and some fool in a Honda thought it would be cool to
> > > show off for the Russian chicks with him and tried to pass us on the
> > > right.
> > >
> > > He hit hard enough to need a tow away.
> > >
> > > Jerk T-boned us and I was the passenger....
> > >
> > > I 'knew' my leg got hit, but had no idea the severity or lack of at
the
> > > time.
> > >
> > > Knee and ankle are messed up.
> > >
> > > Don't 'really' remember if my head got bounced or not. Vague memory
of
> > > moving fast that way maybe, but I think the knee got hit first, so my
> > > attention was there.
> > >
> > > The clinic I went to finally had my neck x-rayed last week, the leg
was
> > > the first priority and phoned yesterday to have me come in, so I
> > > intended on going in today as they were open and the same doctor was
on.
> > >
> > > I didn't make it....
> > >
> > > I was going for a shower and reached in with my left hand to check the
> > > water and my complete upper back nerve set seized up on the left side
> > > and half seized on the right side from the neck to the solar plexus.
> > >
> > > I couldn't inhale using my chest. Still as I write this I can barely
> > > use my chest to breath. I still don't know how or if I am going to
> > > sleep tonight....
> > >
> > > It took me a half hour to crawl to the phone and just as I got there
it
> > > rang. My wife who very seldom 'ever' calls home from work was on it,
> > > she knows I don't usually answer, it's always for the kid on weekends
> > > and holidays like today was.
> > >
> > > We 'connect' sometimes, always have.... Pretty cool.
> > >
> > > Rather than call 911, she came home from work which is real close and
we
> > > managed to get me into the Cherokee.
> > >
> > > We went to Emergency at a local hospital.
> > >
> > > They did a second set of neck x-rays in different positions after
> > > phoning the clinic for the results of the first set and the complete
> > > back and found a curve in one place in my neck that 'isn't' supposed
to
> > > be
> > > there so I have to go back tomorrow for a CT scan on my neck. Could
be
>
> > > a fracture the xray doesn't see is what the doctor told me.
> > >
> > > I am in a solid foam neck brace until further notice.
> > >
> > > Because of the headache I have had since the accident and still having
a
> > > high light sensitivity in my eyes, they did a CT scan on my head.
> > >
> > > They found internal damage with the CT scan... Damn!
> > >
> > > They are setting up an appointment with a neurologist and sending me
for
> > > an MRI scan ASAP using the 'emergency' department priority. The Doc
> > > said that would be the fastest. Hope so.
> > >
> > > My scalp and outer skull are still physically 'very' sore to the touch
> > > in the center right area three weeks later. About where the door post
> > > of the car would have connected.
> > >
> > > It wasn't a fun day today.... I spent 12 hours in Emergency having to
> > > wear a mask because of SARS and in a neck brace, not being able to
> > > breathe to start with, in freaking screaming pain bad enough I
couldn't
> > > inhale and they wouldn't allow pain pills. Got out at 1:00 AM or
so...
> > >
> > > Tomorrow is also going to be a long one.
> > >
> > > Crap!
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
>

Re: [Fwd: OT: Crap, I was a passenger in a T-bone hit, on my side.. Update...
 

Oh Mike, I am so sorry to hear this! Its shocking to find out that you had/have that
much damage. At least they are not trying to keep you from wheeling any more. That
much is good. You can go out and try to enjoy life again.

Yes, arent the neurological tests fun <shudder>. I went thru that with my left
hand/arm one time...

Hang in there, some of the issues may work them selves out or to a reasonable level.
That headache is worrysome tho. Have you thought of trying a chiropracter? It
sounds like something in your back is out of line.

Hang in there, and work on getting yourself better!
Dont forget to post the pics when you get back! =)
-jenn


On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 20:09:17 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:

>>Well... 'Finally' had the MRI last week and got the results today....
>>:-(
>>
>>I basically have had a stroke from the bounce off the door frame and
>>have to treat myself as a stroke victim.
>>
>>No heavy work, keep the blood pressure low, etc...
>>
>>No fun....
>>
>>My back, ribs and neck are still really messed up and I have this damn
>>headache that just 'won't' go away...
>>
>>Need to wear sunglasses outside, when I never have used them in the past
>>45 years, have issues with one hand being slow, so when I type, I do
>>'hte' more than I do 'the', (the neurologist has already spotted that
>>with a freaking stun gun and electric patches to pick up the pulses,
>>that was 'fun' LOL!) and have problems counting change and I was an
>>honors Math student, shorter tolerance fuse, etc...
>>
>>What a pain in the butt!!!
>>
>>Hey! I did get some 'good' news though!
>>
>>I can go off roading to my heart's content!!!
>>
>>Yee Haw!!!!
>>
>>I am going to go and hit the local mud holes and try to get Soooo
>>stuck! LOL!
>>
>>I'll take photos...
>>
>>Mike
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>>
>>> Well, I appear to be in some fairly serious trouble here.
>>>
>>> It would appear that I got my head bounced pretty bad as passenger
>>> three weeks ago, June 9.
>>>
>>> The reason I was a passenger is because I had a cut on my cornea and
>>> just came back from the doctor with a patch on and was in screaming
>>> pain, even with a lot of pain pills in me so was in no condition to
>>> drive. Likely I could have even broken my leg and not felt it at that
>>> time.
>>>
>>> We were turning right on a small residential road in front of my house
>>> into a driveway and some fool in a Honda thought it would be cool to
>>> show off for the Russian chicks with him and tried to pass us on the
>>> right.
>>>
>>> He hit hard enough to need a tow away.
>>>
>>> Jerk T-boned us and I was the passenger....
>>>
>>> I 'knew' my leg got hit, but had no idea the severity or lack of at the
>>> time.
>>>
>>> Knee and ankle are messed up.
>>>
>>> Don't 'really' remember if my head got bounced or not. Vague memory of
>>> moving fast that way maybe, but I think the knee got hit first, so my
>>> attention was there.
>>>
>>> The clinic I went to finally had my neck x-rayed last week, the leg was
>>> the first priority and phoned yesterday to have me come in, so I
>>> intended on going in today as they were open and the same doctor was on.
>>>
>>> I didn't make it....
>>>
>>> I was going for a shower and reached in with my left hand to check the
>>> water and my complete upper back nerve set seized up on the left side
>>> and half seized on the right side from the neck to the solar plexus.
>>>
>>> I couldn't inhale using my chest. Still as I write this I can barely
>>> use my chest to breath. I still don't know how or if I am going to
>>> sleep tonight....
>>>
>>> It took me a half hour to crawl to the phone and just as I got there it
>>> rang. My wife who very seldom 'ever' calls home from work was on it,
>>> she knows I don't usually answer, it's always for the kid on weekends
>>> and holidays like today was.
>>>
>>> We 'connect' sometimes, always have.... Pretty cool.
>>>
>>> Rather than call 911, she came home from work which is real close and we
>>> managed to get me into the Cherokee.
>>>
>>> We went to Emergency at a local hospital.
>>>
>>> They did a second set of neck x-rays in different positions after
>>> phoning the clinic for the results of the first set and the complete
>>> back and found a curve in one place in my neck that 'isn't' supposed to
>>> be
>>> there so I have to go back tomorrow for a CT scan on my neck. Could be
>>> a fracture the xray doesn't see is what the doctor told me.
>>>
>>> I am in a solid foam neck brace until further notice.
>>>
>>> Because of the headache I have had since the accident and still having a
>>> high light sensitivity in my eyes, they did a CT scan on my head.
>>>
>>> They found internal damage with the CT scan... Damn!
>>>
>>> They are setting up an appointment with a neurologist and sending me for
>>> an MRI scan ASAP using the 'emergency' department priority. The Doc
>>> said that would be the fastest. Hope so.
>>>
>>> My scalp and outer skull are still physically 'very' sore to the touch
>>> in the center right area three weeks later. About where the door post
>>> of the car would have connected.
>>>
>>> It wasn't a fun day today.... I spent 12 hours in Emergency having to
>>> wear a mask because of SARS and in a neck brace, not being able to
>>> breathe to start with, in freaking screaming pain bad enough I couldn't
>>> inhale and they wouldn't allow pain pills. Got out at 1:00 AM or so...
>>>
>>> Tomorrow is also going to be a long one.
>>>
>>> Crap!
>>>
>>> Mike
>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: [Fwd: OT: Crap, I was a passenger in a T-bone hit, on my side.. Update...
 

Oh Mike, I am so sorry to hear this! Its shocking to find out that you had/have that
much damage. At least they are not trying to keep you from wheeling any more. That
much is good. You can go out and try to enjoy life again.

Yes, arent the neurological tests fun <shudder>. I went thru that with my left
hand/arm one time...

Hang in there, some of the issues may work them selves out or to a reasonable level.
That headache is worrysome tho. Have you thought of trying a chiropracter? It
sounds like something in your back is out of line.

Hang in there, and work on getting yourself better!
Dont forget to post the pics when you get back! =)
-jenn


On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 20:09:17 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:

>>Well... 'Finally' had the MRI last week and got the results today....
>>:-(
>>
>>I basically have had a stroke from the bounce off the door frame and
>>have to treat myself as a stroke victim.
>>
>>No heavy work, keep the blood pressure low, etc...
>>
>>No fun....
>>
>>My back, ribs and neck are still really messed up and I have this damn
>>headache that just 'won't' go away...
>>
>>Need to wear sunglasses outside, when I never have used them in the past
>>45 years, have issues with one hand being slow, so when I type, I do
>>'hte' more than I do 'the', (the neurologist has already spotted that
>>with a freaking stun gun and electric patches to pick up the pulses,
>>that was 'fun' LOL!) and have problems counting change and I was an
>>honors Math student, shorter tolerance fuse, etc...
>>
>>What a pain in the butt!!!
>>
>>Hey! I did get some 'good' news though!
>>
>>I can go off roading to my heart's content!!!
>>
>>Yee Haw!!!!
>>
>>I am going to go and hit the local mud holes and try to get Soooo
>>stuck! LOL!
>>
>>I'll take photos...
>>
>>Mike
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>>
>>> Well, I appear to be in some fairly serious trouble here.
>>>
>>> It would appear that I got my head bounced pretty bad as passenger
>>> three weeks ago, June 9.
>>>
>>> The reason I was a passenger is because I had a cut on my cornea and
>>> just came back from the doctor with a patch on and was in screaming
>>> pain, even with a lot of pain pills in me so was in no condition to
>>> drive. Likely I could have even broken my leg and not felt it at that
>>> time.
>>>
>>> We were turning right on a small residential road in front of my house
>>> into a driveway and some fool in a Honda thought it would be cool to
>>> show off for the Russian chicks with him and tried to pass us on the
>>> right.
>>>
>>> He hit hard enough to need a tow away.
>>>
>>> Jerk T-boned us and I was the passenger....
>>>
>>> I 'knew' my leg got hit, but had no idea the severity or lack of at the
>>> time.
>>>
>>> Knee and ankle are messed up.
>>>
>>> Don't 'really' remember if my head got bounced or not. Vague memory of
>>> moving fast that way maybe, but I think the knee got hit first, so my
>>> attention was there.
>>>
>>> The clinic I went to finally had my neck x-rayed last week, the leg was
>>> the first priority and phoned yesterday to have me come in, so I
>>> intended on going in today as they were open and the same doctor was on.
>>>
>>> I didn't make it....
>>>
>>> I was going for a shower and reached in with my left hand to check the
>>> water and my complete upper back nerve set seized up on the left side
>>> and half seized on the right side from the neck to the solar plexus.
>>>
>>> I couldn't inhale using my chest. Still as I write this I can barely
>>> use my chest to breath. I still don't know how or if I am going to
>>> sleep tonight....
>>>
>>> It took me a half hour to crawl to the phone and just as I got there it
>>> rang. My wife who very seldom 'ever' calls home from work was on it,
>>> she knows I don't usually answer, it's always for the kid on weekends
>>> and holidays like today was.
>>>
>>> We 'connect' sometimes, always have.... Pretty cool.
>>>
>>> Rather than call 911, she came home from work which is real close and we
>>> managed to get me into the Cherokee.
>>>
>>> We went to Emergency at a local hospital.
>>>
>>> They did a second set of neck x-rays in different positions after
>>> phoning the clinic for the results of the first set and the complete
>>> back and found a curve in one place in my neck that 'isn't' supposed to
>>> be
>>> there so I have to go back tomorrow for a CT scan on my neck. Could be
>>> a fracture the xray doesn't see is what the doctor told me.
>>>
>>> I am in a solid foam neck brace until further notice.
>>>
>>> Because of the headache I have had since the accident and still having a
>>> high light sensitivity in my eyes, they did a CT scan on my head.
>>>
>>> They found internal damage with the CT scan... Damn!
>>>
>>> They are setting up an appointment with a neurologist and sending me for
>>> an MRI scan ASAP using the 'emergency' department priority. The Doc
>>> said that would be the fastest. Hope so.
>>>
>>> My scalp and outer skull are still physically 'very' sore to the touch
>>> in the center right area three weeks later. About where the door post
>>> of the car would have connected.
>>>
>>> It wasn't a fun day today.... I spent 12 hours in Emergency having to
>>> wear a mask because of SARS and in a neck brace, not being able to
>>> breathe to start with, in freaking screaming pain bad enough I couldn't
>>> inhale and they wouldn't allow pain pills. Got out at 1:00 AM or so...
>>>
>>> Tomorrow is also going to be a long one.
>>>
>>> Crap!
>>>
>>> Mike
>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: [Fwd: OT: Crap, I was a passenger in a T-bone hit, on my side..Update...
 

Thanks, and yes, my back and neck are a mess. I have been going in for
physiotherapy and chiropractic work every day all summer.

Mike

jbjeep wrote:
>
> Oh Mike, I am so sorry to hear this! Its shocking to find out that you had/have that
> much damage. At least they are not trying to keep you from wheeling any more. That
> much is good. You can go out and try to enjoy life again.
>
> Yes, arent the neurological tests fun <shudder>. I went thru that with my left
> hand/arm one time...
>
> Hang in there, some of the issues may work them selves out or to a reasonable level.
> That headache is worrysome tho. Have you thought of trying a chiropracter? It
> sounds like something in your back is out of line.
>
> Hang in there, and work on getting yourself better!
> Dont forget to post the pics when you get back! =)
> -jenn
>
> On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 20:09:17 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> >>Well... 'Finally' had the MRI last week and got the results today....
> >>:-(
> >>
> >>I basically have had a stroke from the bounce off the door frame and
> >>have to treat myself as a stroke victim.
> >>
> >>No heavy work, keep the blood pressure low, etc...
> >>
> >>No fun....
> >>
> >>My back, ribs and neck are still really messed up and I have this damn
> >>headache that just 'won't' go away...
> >>
> >>Need to wear sunglasses outside, when I never have used them in the past
> >>45 years, have issues with one hand being slow, so when I type, I do
> >>'hte' more than I do 'the', (the neurologist has already spotted that
> >>with a freaking stun gun and electric patches to pick up the pulses,
> >>that was 'fun' LOL!) and have problems counting change and I was an
> >>honors Math student, shorter tolerance fuse, etc...
> >>
> >>What a pain in the butt!!!
> >>
> >>Hey! I did get some 'good' news though!
> >>
> >>I can go off roading to my heart's content!!!
> >>
> >>Yee Haw!!!!
> >>
> >>I am going to go and hit the local mud holes and try to get Soooo
> >>stuck! LOL!
> >>
> >>I'll take photos...
> >>
> >>Mike
> >>
> >>Mike Romain wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Well, I appear to be in some fairly serious trouble here.
> >>>
> >>> It would appear that I got my head bounced pretty bad as passenger
> >>> three weeks ago, June 9.
> >>>
> >>> The reason I was a passenger is because I had a cut on my cornea and
> >>> just came back from the doctor with a patch on and was in screaming
> >>> pain, even with a lot of pain pills in me so was in no condition to
> >>> drive. Likely I could have even broken my leg and not felt it at that
> >>> time.
> >>>
> >>> We were turning right on a small residential road in front of my house
> >>> into a driveway and some fool in a Honda thought it would be cool to
> >>> show off for the Russian chicks with him and tried to pass us on the
> >>> right.
> >>>
> >>> He hit hard enough to need a tow away.
> >>>
> >>> Jerk T-boned us and I was the passenger....
> >>>
> >>> I 'knew' my leg got hit, but had no idea the severity or lack of at the
> >>> time.
> >>>
> >>> Knee and ankle are messed up.
> >>>
> >>> Don't 'really' remember if my head got bounced or not. Vague memory of
> >>> moving fast that way maybe, but I think the knee got hit first, so my
> >>> attention was there.
> >>>
> >>> The clinic I went to finally had my neck x-rayed last week, the leg was
> >>> the first priority and phoned yesterday to have me come in, so I
> >>> intended on going in today as they were open and the same doctor was on.
> >>>
> >>> I didn't make it....
> >>>
> >>> I was going for a shower and reached in with my left hand to check the
> >>> water and my complete upper back nerve set seized up on the left side
> >>> and half seized on the right side from the neck to the solar plexus.
> >>>
> >>> I couldn't inhale using my chest. Still as I write this I can barely
> >>> use my chest to breath. I still don't know how or if I am going to
> >>> sleep tonight....
> >>>
> >>> It took me a half hour to crawl to the phone and just as I got there it
> >>> rang. My wife who very seldom 'ever' calls home from work was on it,
> >>> she knows I don't usually answer, it's always for the kid on weekends
> >>> and holidays like today was.
> >>>
> >>> We 'connect' sometimes, always have.... Pretty cool.
> >>>
> >>> Rather than call 911, she came home from work which is real close and we
> >>> managed to get me into the Cherokee.
> >>>
> >>> We went to Emergency at a local hospital.
> >>>
> >>> They did a second set of neck x-rays in different positions after
> >>> phoning the clinic for the results of the first set and the complete
> >>> back and found a curve in one place in my neck that 'isn't' supposed to
> >>> be
> >>> there so I have to go back tomorrow for a CT scan on my neck. Could be
> >>> a fracture the xray doesn't see is what the doctor told me.
> >>>
> >>> I am in a solid foam neck brace until further notice.
> >>>
> >>> Because of the headache I have had since the accident and still having a
> >>> high light sensitivity in my eyes, they did a CT scan on my head.
> >>>
> >>> They found internal damage with the CT scan... Damn!
> >>>
> >>> They are setting up an appointment with a neurologist and sending me for
> >>> an MRI scan ASAP using the 'emergency' department priority. The Doc
> >>> said that would be the fastest. Hope so.
> >>>
> >>> My scalp and outer skull are still physically 'very' sore to the touch
> >>> in the center right area three weeks later. About where the door post
> >>> of the car would have connected.
> >>>
> >>> It wasn't a fun day today.... I spent 12 hours in Emergency having to
> >>> wear a mask because of SARS and in a neck brace, not being able to
> >>> breathe to start with, in freaking screaming pain bad enough I couldn't
> >>> inhale and they wouldn't allow pain pills. Got out at 1:00 AM or so...
> >>>
> >>> Tomorrow is also going to be a long one.
> >>>
> >>> Crap!
> >>>
> >>> Mike
> >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: [Fwd: OT: Crap, I was a passenger in a T-bone hit, on my side..Update...
 

Thanks, and yes, my back and neck are a mess. I have been going in for
physiotherapy and chiropractic work every day all summer.

Mike

jbjeep wrote:
>
> Oh Mike, I am so sorry to hear this! Its shocking to find out that you had/have that
> much damage. At least they are not trying to keep you from wheeling any more. That
> much is good. You can go out and try to enjoy life again.
>
> Yes, arent the neurological tests fun <shudder>. I went thru that with my left
> hand/arm one time...
>
> Hang in there, some of the issues may work them selves out or to a reasonable level.
> That headache is worrysome tho. Have you thought of trying a chiropracter? It
> sounds like something in your back is out of line.
>
> Hang in there, and work on getting yourself better!
> Dont forget to post the pics when you get back! =)
> -jenn
>
> On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 20:09:17 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> >>Well... 'Finally' had the MRI last week and got the results today....
> >>:-(
> >>
> >>I basically have had a stroke from the bounce off the door frame and
> >>have to treat myself as a stroke victim.
> >>
> >>No heavy work, keep the blood pressure low, etc...
> >>
> >>No fun....
> >>
> >>My back, ribs and neck are still really messed up and I have this damn
> >>headache that just 'won't' go away...
> >>
> >>Need to wear sunglasses outside, when I never have used them in the past
> >>45 years, have issues with one hand being slow, so when I type, I do
> >>'hte' more than I do 'the', (the neurologist has already spotted that
> >>with a freaking stun gun and electric patches to pick up the pulses,
> >>that was 'fun' LOL!) and have problems counting change and I was an
> >>honors Math student, shorter tolerance fuse, etc...
> >>
> >>What a pain in the butt!!!
> >>
> >>Hey! I did get some 'good' news though!
> >>
> >>I can go off roading to my heart's content!!!
> >>
> >>Yee Haw!!!!
> >>
> >>I am going to go and hit the local mud holes and try to get Soooo
> >>stuck! LOL!
> >>
> >>I'll take photos...
> >>
> >>Mike
> >>
> >>Mike Romain wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Well, I appear to be in some fairly serious trouble here.
> >>>
> >>> It would appear that I got my head bounced pretty bad as passenger
> >>> three weeks ago, June 9.
> >>>
> >>> The reason I was a passenger is because I had a cut on my cornea and
> >>> just came back from the doctor with a patch on and was in screaming
> >>> pain, even with a lot of pain pills in me so was in no condition to
> >>> drive. Likely I could have even broken my leg and not felt it at that
> >>> time.
> >>>
> >>> We were turning right on a small residential road in front of my house
> >>> into a driveway and some fool in a Honda thought it would be cool to
> >>> show off for the Russian chicks with him and tried to pass us on the
> >>> right.
> >>>
> >>> He hit hard enough to need a tow away.
> >>>
> >>> Jerk T-boned us and I was the passenger....
> >>>
> >>> I 'knew' my leg got hit, but had no idea the severity or lack of at the
> >>> time.
> >>>
> >>> Knee and ankle are messed up.
> >>>
> >>> Don't 'really' remember if my head got bounced or not. Vague memory of
> >>> moving fast that way maybe, but I think the knee got hit first, so my
> >>> attention was there.
> >>>
> >>> The clinic I went to finally had my neck x-rayed last week, the leg was
> >>> the first priority and phoned yesterday to have me come in, so I
> >>> intended on going in today as they were open and the same doctor was on.
> >>>
> >>> I didn't make it....
> >>>
> >>> I was going for a shower and reached in with my left hand to check the
> >>> water and my complete upper back nerve set seized up on the left side
> >>> and half seized on the right side from the neck to the solar plexus.
> >>>
> >>> I couldn't inhale using my chest. Still as I write this I can barely
> >>> use my chest to breath. I still don't know how or if I am going to
> >>> sleep tonight....
> >>>
> >>> It took me a half hour to crawl to the phone and just as I got there it
> >>> rang. My wife who very seldom 'ever' calls home from work was on it,
> >>> she knows I don't usually answer, it's always for the kid on weekends
> >>> and holidays like today was.
> >>>
> >>> We 'connect' sometimes, always have.... Pretty cool.
> >>>
> >>> Rather than call 911, she came home from work which is real close and we
> >>> managed to get me into the Cherokee.
> >>>
> >>> We went to Emergency at a local hospital.
> >>>
> >>> They did a second set of neck x-rays in different positions after
> >>> phoning the clinic for the results of the first set and the complete
> >>> back and found a curve in one place in my neck that 'isn't' supposed to
> >>> be
> >>> there so I have to go back tomorrow for a CT scan on my neck. Could be
> >>> a fracture the xray doesn't see is what the doctor told me.
> >>>
> >>> I am in a solid foam neck brace until further notice.
> >>>
> >>> Because of the headache I have had since the accident and still having a
> >>> high light sensitivity in my eyes, they did a CT scan on my head.
> >>>
> >>> They found internal damage with the CT scan... Damn!
> >>>
> >>> They are setting up an appointment with a neurologist and sending me for
> >>> an MRI scan ASAP using the 'emergency' department priority. The Doc
> >>> said that would be the fastest. Hope so.
> >>>
> >>> My scalp and outer skull are still physically 'very' sore to the touch
> >>> in the center right area three weeks later. About where the door post
> >>> of the car would have connected.
> >>>
> >>> It wasn't a fun day today.... I spent 12 hours in Emergency having to
> >>> wear a mask because of SARS and in a neck brace, not being able to
> >>> breathe to start with, in freaking screaming pain bad enough I couldn't
> >>> inhale and they wouldn't allow pain pills. Got out at 1:00 AM or so...
> >>>
> >>> Tomorrow is also going to be a long one.
> >>>
> >>> Crap!
> >>>
> >>> Mike
> >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: OT: Crap, I was a passenger in a T-bone hit, on my side.. Update...
 

Thanks guys.

We did get hit pretty hard. The Honda that hit us needed a tow truck,
his front end was caved in.

It could be worse, I am still walking and talking at least.

Kind of a drag when the doctors are telling me it's time to get a lawyer
though...

I was hoping to just get back to work sooner than later, but they are
saying no way and are talking long term.

Mike

Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Dang Mike, I'm really sorry to read of the damage that a$$hole caused when
> he t-boned you. I hope you get healed up and back in business real soon,
> that stroke news was stunning. The impact must have been really severe to
> knock something loose inside you to where it caused the stroke. Get well
> soon man!!!!!
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:kqRcb.20468$gv5.19065@fed1read05...
> > Sh*t Mike, Im soo glad you didnt get killed in that accident but wow, you
> > sure took a beating. Have fun wheeling and hang in there, hopefully your
> > body will adapt to the deficits and you will overcome it all.
> > Kevin H.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:3F7383AD.5EDAF64A@sympatico.ca...
> > > Well... 'Finally' had the MRI last week and got the results today....
> > > :-(
> > >
> > > I basically have had a stroke from the bounce off the door frame and
> > > have to treat myself as a stroke victim.
> > >
> > > No heavy work, keep the blood pressure low, etc...
> > >
> > > No fun....
> > >
> > > My back, ribs and neck are still really messed up and I have this damn
> > > headache that just 'won't' go away...
> > >
> > > Need to wear sunglasses outside, when I never have used them in the past
> > > 45 years, have issues with one hand being slow, so when I type, I do
> > > 'hte' more than I do 'the', (the neurologist has already spotted that
> > > with a freaking stun gun and electric patches to pick up the pulses,
> > > that was 'fun' LOL!) and have problems counting change and I was an
> > > honors Math student, shorter tolerance fuse, etc...
> > >
> > > What a pain in the butt!!!
> > >
> > > Hey! I did get some 'good' news though!
> > >
> > > I can go off roading to my heart's content!!!
> > >
> > > Yee Haw!!!!
> > >
> > > I am going to go and hit the local mud holes and try to get Soooo
> > > stuck! LOL!
> > >
> > > I'll take photos...
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Well, I appear to be in some fairly serious trouble here.
> > > >
> > > > It would appear that I got my head bounced pretty bad as passenger
> > > > three weeks ago, June 9.
> > > >
> > > > The reason I was a passenger is because I had a cut on my cornea and
> > > > just came back from the doctor with a patch on and was in screaming
> > > > pain, even with a lot of pain pills in me so was in no condition to
> > > > drive. Likely I could have even broken my leg and not felt it at that
> > > > time.
> > > >
> > > > We were turning right on a small residential road in front of my house
> > > > into a driveway and some fool in a Honda thought it would be cool to
> > > > show off for the Russian chicks with him and tried to pass us on the
> > > > right.
> > > >
> > > > He hit hard enough to need a tow away.
> > > >
> > > > Jerk T-boned us and I was the passenger....
> > > >
> > > > I 'knew' my leg got hit, but had no idea the severity or lack of at
> the
> > > > time.
> > > >
> > > > Knee and ankle are messed up.
> > > >
> > > > Don't 'really' remember if my head got bounced or not. Vague memory
> of
> > > > moving fast that way maybe, but I think the knee got hit first, so my
> > > > attention was there.
> > > >
> > > > The clinic I went to finally had my neck x-rayed last week, the leg
> was
> > > > the first priority and phoned yesterday to have me come in, so I
> > > > intended on going in today as they were open and the same doctor was
> on.
> > > >
> > > > I didn't make it....
> > > >
> > > > I was going for a shower and reached in with my left hand to check the
> > > > water and my complete upper back nerve set seized up on the left side
> > > > and half seized on the right side from the neck to the solar plexus.
> > > >
> > > > I couldn't inhale using my chest. Still as I write this I can barely
> > > > use my chest to breath. I still don't know how or if I am going to
> > > > sleep tonight....
> > > >
> > > > It took me a half hour to crawl to the phone and just as I got there
> it
> > > > rang. My wife who very seldom 'ever' calls home from work was on it,
> > > > she knows I don't usually answer, it's always for the kid on weekends
> > > > and holidays like today was.
> > > >
> > > > We 'connect' sometimes, always have.... Pretty cool.
> > > >
> > > > Rather than call 911, she came home from work which is real close and
> we
> > > > managed to get me into the Cherokee.
> > > >
> > > > We went to Emergency at a local hospital.
> > > >
> > > > They did a second set of neck x-rays in different positions after
> > > > phoning the clinic for the results of the first set and the complete
> > > > back and found a curve in one place in my neck that 'isn't' supposed
> to
> > > > be
> > > > there so I have to go back tomorrow for a CT scan on my neck. Could
> be
> >
> > > > a fracture the xray doesn't see is what the doctor told me.
> > > >
> > > > I am in a solid foam neck brace until further notice.
> > > >
> > > > Because of the headache I have had since the accident and still having
> a
> > > > high light sensitivity in my eyes, they did a CT scan on my head.
> > > >
> > > > They found internal damage with the CT scan... Damn!
> > > >
> > > > They are setting up an appointment with a neurologist and sending me
> for
> > > > an MRI scan ASAP using the 'emergency' department priority. The Doc
> > > > said that would be the fastest. Hope so.
> > > >
> > > > My scalp and outer skull are still physically 'very' sore to the touch
> > > > in the center right area three weeks later. About where the door post
> > > > of the car would have connected.
> > > >
> > > > It wasn't a fun day today.... I spent 12 hours in Emergency having to
> > > > wear a mask because of SARS and in a neck brace, not being able to
> > > > breathe to start with, in freaking screaming pain bad enough I
> couldn't
> > > > inhale and they wouldn't allow pain pills. Got out at 1:00 AM or
> so...
> > > >
> > > > Tomorrow is also going to be a long one.
> > > >
> > > > Crap!
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> >

Re: OT: Crap, I was a passenger in a T-bone hit, on my side.. Update...
 

Thanks guys.

We did get hit pretty hard. The Honda that hit us needed a tow truck,
his front end was caved in.

It could be worse, I am still walking and talking at least.

Kind of a drag when the doctors are telling me it's time to get a lawyer
though...

I was hoping to just get back to work sooner than later, but they are
saying no way and are talking long term.

Mike

Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Dang Mike, I'm really sorry to read of the damage that a$$hole caused when
> he t-boned you. I hope you get healed up and back in business real soon,
> that stroke news was stunning. The impact must have been really severe to
> knock something loose inside you to where it caused the stroke. Get well
> soon man!!!!!
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:kqRcb.20468$gv5.19065@fed1read05...
> > Sh*t Mike, Im soo glad you didnt get killed in that accident but wow, you
> > sure took a beating. Have fun wheeling and hang in there, hopefully your
> > body will adapt to the deficits and you will overcome it all.
> > Kevin H.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:3F7383AD.5EDAF64A@sympatico.ca...
> > > Well... 'Finally' had the MRI last week and got the results today....
> > > :-(
> > >
> > > I basically have had a stroke from the bounce off the door frame and
> > > have to treat myself as a stroke victim.
> > >
> > > No heavy work, keep the blood pressure low, etc...
> > >
> > > No fun....
> > >
> > > My back, ribs and neck are still really messed up and I have this damn
> > > headache that just 'won't' go away...
> > >
> > > Need to wear sunglasses outside, when I never have used them in the past
> > > 45 years, have issues with one hand being slow, so when I type, I do
> > > 'hte' more than I do 'the', (the neurologist has already spotted that
> > > with a freaking stun gun and electric patches to pick up the pulses,
> > > that was 'fun' LOL!) and have problems counting change and I was an
> > > honors Math student, shorter tolerance fuse, etc...
> > >
> > > What a pain in the butt!!!
> > >
> > > Hey! I did get some 'good' news though!
> > >
> > > I can go off roading to my heart's content!!!
> > >
> > > Yee Haw!!!!
> > >
> > > I am going to go and hit the local mud holes and try to get Soooo
> > > stuck! LOL!
> > >
> > > I'll take photos...
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Well, I appear to be in some fairly serious trouble here.
> > > >
> > > > It would appear that I got my head bounced pretty bad as passenger
> > > > three weeks ago, June 9.
> > > >
> > > > The reason I was a passenger is because I had a cut on my cornea and
> > > > just came back from the doctor with a patch on and was in screaming
> > > > pain, even with a lot of pain pills in me so was in no condition to
> > > > drive. Likely I could have even broken my leg and not felt it at that
> > > > time.
> > > >
> > > > We were turning right on a small residential road in front of my house
> > > > into a driveway and some fool in a Honda thought it would be cool to
> > > > show off for the Russian chicks with him and tried to pass us on the
> > > > right.
> > > >
> > > > He hit hard enough to need a tow away.
> > > >
> > > > Jerk T-boned us and I was the passenger....
> > > >
> > > > I 'knew' my leg got hit, but had no idea the severity or lack of at
> the
> > > > time.
> > > >
> > > > Knee and ankle are messed up.
> > > >
> > > > Don't 'really' remember if my head got bounced or not. Vague memory
> of
> > > > moving fast that way maybe, but I think the knee got hit first, so my
> > > > attention was there.
> > > >
> > > > The clinic I went to finally had my neck x-rayed last week, the leg
> was
> > > > the first priority and phoned yesterday to have me come in, so I
> > > > intended on going in today as they were open and the same doctor was
> on.
> > > >
> > > > I didn't make it....
> > > >
> > > > I was going for a shower and reached in with my left hand to check the
> > > > water and my complete upper back nerve set seized up on the left side
> > > > and half seized on the right side from the neck to the solar plexus.
> > > >
> > > > I couldn't inhale using my chest. Still as I write this I can barely
> > > > use my chest to breath. I still don't know how or if I am going to
> > > > sleep tonight....
> > > >
> > > > It took me a half hour to crawl to the phone and just as I got there
> it
> > > > rang. My wife who very seldom 'ever' calls home from work was on it,
> > > > she knows I don't usually answer, it's always for the kid on weekends
> > > > and holidays like today was.
> > > >
> > > > We 'connect' sometimes, always have.... Pretty cool.
> > > >
> > > > Rather than call 911, she came home from work which is real close and
> we
> > > > managed to get me into the Cherokee.
> > > >
> > > > We went to Emergency at a local hospital.
> > > >
> > > > They did a second set of neck x-rays in different positions after
> > > > phoning the clinic for the results of the first set and the complete
> > > > back and found a curve in one place in my neck that 'isn't' supposed
> to
> > > > be
> > > > there so I have to go back tomorrow for a CT scan on my neck. Could
> be
> >
> > > > a fracture the xray doesn't see is what the doctor told me.
> > > >
> > > > I am in a solid foam neck brace until further notice.
> > > >
> > > > Because of the headache I have had since the accident and still having
> a
> > > > high light sensitivity in my eyes, they did a CT scan on my head.
> > > >
> > > > They found internal damage with the CT scan... Damn!
> > > >
> > > > They are setting up an appointment with a neurologist and sending me
> for
> > > > an MRI scan ASAP using the 'emergency' department priority. The Doc
> > > > said that would be the fastest. Hope so.
> > > >
> > > > My scalp and outer skull are still physically 'very' sore to the touch
> > > > in the center right area three weeks later. About where the door post
> > > > of the car would have connected.
> > > >
> > > > It wasn't a fun day today.... I spent 12 hours in Emergency having to
> > > > wear a mask because of SARS and in a neck brace, not being able to
> > > > breathe to start with, in freaking screaming pain bad enough I
> couldn't
> > > > inhale and they wouldn't allow pain pills. Got out at 1:00 AM or
> so...
> > > >
> > > > Tomorrow is also going to be a long one.
> > > >
> > > > Crap!
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> >

Re: OT: Crap, I was a passenger in a T-bone hit, on my side.. Update...
 

Thanks Paul.

The seat belt popped a couple of my ribs out of place, man I think they
hurt worse than anything else. Not broken, just not where they are
supposed to be...

Ribs sure take a long time to heal.

Mike

Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Sorry to hear about the crash. Accidents Suck. I know I don't compare to
> what you're dealing with, but I'm currently suffering from a couple back
> ribs out of place. I can rotate my right shoulder and can hear them click
> around in the back. It's a work thing. I got wrenched out of place about
> two months ago. My pain/ discomfort didn't set in until about a week after
> we were doing some heavy lifting etc. at work. of course there were stairs
> invloved. Anyways, to try and justisfy it as a work accident would be
> foolish. In my economy here in Vail I'd be on the street. It's an
> (employment at will) State.
>
> Take care my friend!
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:3F7383AD.5EDAF64A@sympatico.ca...
> > Well... 'Finally' had the MRI last week and got the results today....
> > :-(
> >
> > I basically have had a stroke from the bounce off the door frame and
> > have to treat myself as a stroke victim.
> >
> > No heavy work, keep the blood pressure low, etc...
> >
> > No fun....
> >
> > My back, ribs and neck are still really messed up and I have this damn
> > headache that just 'won't' go away...
> >
> > Need to wear sunglasses outside, when I never have used them in the past
> > 45 years, have issues with one hand being slow, so when I type, I do
> > 'hte' more than I do 'the', (the neurologist has already spotted that
> > with a freaking stun gun and electric patches to pick up the pulses,
> > that was 'fun' LOL!) and have problems counting change and I was an
> > honors Math student, shorter tolerance fuse, etc...
> >
> > What a pain in the butt!!!
> >
> > Hey! I did get some 'good' news though!
> >
> > I can go off roading to my heart's content!!!
> >
> > Yee Haw!!!!
> >
> > I am going to go and hit the local mud holes and try to get Soooo
> > stuck! LOL!
> >
> > I'll take photos...
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > >
> > > Well, I appear to be in some fairly serious trouble here.
> > >
> > > It would appear that I got my head bounced pretty bad as passenger
> > > three weeks ago, June 9.
> > >
> > > The reason I was a passenger is because I had a cut on my cornea and
> > > just came back from the doctor with a patch on and was in screaming
> > > pain, even with a lot of pain pills in me so was in no condition to
> > > drive. Likely I could have even broken my leg and not felt it at that
> > > time.
> > >
> > > We were turning right on a small residential road in front of my house
> > > into a driveway and some fool in a Honda thought it would be cool to
> > > show off for the Russian chicks with him and tried to pass us on the
> > > right.
> > >
> > > He hit hard enough to need a tow away.
> > >
> > > Jerk T-boned us and I was the passenger....
> > >
> > > I 'knew' my leg got hit, but had no idea the severity or lack of at the
> > > time.
> > >
> > > Knee and ankle are messed up.
> > >
> > > Don't 'really' remember if my head got bounced or not. Vague memory of
> > > moving fast that way maybe, but I think the knee got hit first, so my
> > > attention was there.
> > >
> > > The clinic I went to finally had my neck x-rayed last week, the leg was
> > > the first priority and phoned yesterday to have me come in, so I
> > > intended on going in today as they were open and the same doctor was on.
> > >
> > > I didn't make it....
> > >
> > > I was going for a shower and reached in with my left hand to check the
> > > water and my complete upper back nerve set seized up on the left side
> > > and half seized on the right side from the neck to the solar plexus.
> > >
> > > I couldn't inhale using my chest. Still as I write this I can barely
> > > use my chest to breath. I still don't know how or if I am going to
> > > sleep tonight....
> > >
> > > It took me a half hour to crawl to the phone and just as I got there it
> > > rang. My wife who very seldom 'ever' calls home from work was on it,
> > > she knows I don't usually answer, it's always for the kid on weekends
> > > and holidays like today was.
> > >
> > > We 'connect' sometimes, always have.... Pretty cool.
> > >
> > > Rather than call 911, she came home from work which is real close and we
> > > managed to get me into the Cherokee.
> > >
> > > We went to Emergency at a local hospital.
> > >
> > > They did a second set of neck x-rays in different positions after
> > > phoning the clinic for the results of the first set and the complete
> > > back and found a curve in one place in my neck that 'isn't' supposed to
> > > be
> > > there so I have to go back tomorrow for a CT scan on my neck. Could be
> > > a fracture the xray doesn't see is what the doctor told me.
> > >
> > > I am in a solid foam neck brace until further notice.
> > >
> > > Because of the headache I have had since the accident and still having a
> > > high light sensitivity in my eyes, they did a CT scan on my head.
> > >
> > > They found internal damage with the CT scan... Damn!
> > >
> > > They are setting up an appointment with a neurologist and sending me for
> > > an MRI scan ASAP using the 'emergency' department priority. The Doc
> > > said that would be the fastest. Hope so.
> > >
> > > My scalp and outer skull are still physically 'very' sore to the touch
> > > in the center right area three weeks later. About where the door post
> > > of the car would have connected.
> > >
> > > It wasn't a fun day today.... I spent 12 hours in Emergency having to
> > > wear a mask because of SARS and in a neck brace, not being able to
> > > breathe to start with, in freaking screaming pain bad enough I couldn't
> > > inhale and they wouldn't allow pain pills. Got out at 1:00 AM or so...
> > >
> > > Tomorrow is also going to be a long one.
> > >
> > > Crap!
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's