Best to Worst in a Day

**WrensMom** · 07-31-2006, 02:37 PM

OMG, I'm glad you are ok!

I am always worried about the drivers here in ABQ--they seem so clueless, and sometimes even out to get us. Of course, that kind of thing goes on everywhere for cyclists, I guess

What intersection were you at when it happened? Let me know if there is anything I can do for you while you are recovering, since I am local here and all.

**Lifesgreat** · 07-31-2006, 02:50 PM

I was so sad when I read what happened to you.

I am wishing you a speedy recovery.

I don't mean to be a doo-dah (a derogatory term my toddler nephew conjured up)by suggesting the following so soon after your accident, but I have mentioned this with others who have been hit and I will with you. BE CAREFUL when the driver's insurance person contacts you. Don't be too hasty to settle. In fact, you may want to contact a "bicycle injury specialty" attorney in your area. Yes, sadly, there is a need for that type of specialty.

Rest and remember we are all thinking of you.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 07-31-2006, 02:57 PM

Wonderful idea you had, riding stationary bike as part of keep in shape while you are recovering slowly. Keep your diet healthy too, to give your body all the tools it needs. Mend well!

**Lise** · 07-31-2006, 03:14 PM

I am so sorry to hear about the accident. I'm glad you have the memory of the ride before it. Glad you're alive to tell the tale, as others have said. And thanks, Lisa, for posting the bicycle safety site. I was glad to see I do most of what they suggest, and learned some new things, too.

Healing best wishes, Cassandra--keep us posted on how you're doing. Some Traumeel (homeopathic remedy for injuries) and Rescue Remedy (homeopathic treatment for a bad scare) might not be a bad idea. Take care. L.

**Brina** · 07-31-2006, 03:28 PM

I am so sorry about your crash and hope you are feeling better soon.

Pleae stop second guessing yourself. First, you were obeying traffic laws and there is nothing you could have done to change this. Some drivers do not see bikes - they just don't. Or maybe the driver was on a cell phone, or just lost in his or her own head. Whatever it was, you cannot change it, and it was not your fault. Second, you cannot undo the accident. Use your energy to heal.

**colby** · 07-31-2006, 03:47 PM

Oh no, Cassandra, that sounds horrible! I'm so glad you turned out okay.

I messed up my rotator cuff 6 months ago and my advice is to start the healing process now and do NOT be afraid to tell them when something isn't working. I was seeing a chiropractor who was trying to help for 2 months, who then sent me to PT who tried to help for 2 months, and then I had an MRI which didn't spell "surgery" clearly, which led to possible steroid injections, which led me somewhat trepdiatiously to acupuncture... I am healing on my own, maybe with assistance, who knows, but finally improving to the point that I don't think about it constantly.

The earlier you start, the earlier you'll feel better. Tell them (whether you go to a PT, or you stick with your MD, or a chiropractor, or all of the above!) everything you are feeling. Write it down if you have to -- where exactly it hurts, what sensations you are feeling (are you getting the tingles? stiffness? is it directly in the rotator cuff area over the shoulder or is it in your armpit or elbow or neck or all of the above?). You will be off the bike for as long as you can stand, probably longer -- a trainer might be possible to keep your legs going.

If you go to more than one place (a PT, a chiro, MD, your grandmother for free healing or at least good tasting cookies, anything) try to get them communicating, and at the very least know how you are being treated so you can relay this information yourself. I thought sending "reports" to my MD meant he would read them, not true. I tried to relay how many treatments I'd had, what they had done in each, how long they did things for... it was mesmerising at times.

I really wouldn't be afraid of telling them when things are NOT improving. If you feel like you've felt the same way for a week with zero improvement or change at all, they need to know. Encourage dialog and interaction, share as much as you can, and still try to make progress.

I've been down a hard healing road for not being completely torn, and it's been frustrating. Hopefully my experience can help someone

**Cassandra_Cain** · 07-31-2006, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by WrensMom

OMG, I'm glad you are ok!

I am always worried about the drivers here in ABQ--they seem so clueless, and sometimes even out to get us. Of course, that kind of thing goes on everywhere for cyclists, I guess

What intersection were you at when it happened? Let me know if there is anything I can do for you while you are recovering, since I am local here and all.

Hi - I had finished riding the five fingers in the foothills and was returning home. It was just blocks from where I live - the intersection of Comanche & Eubank, heading west.

I already thought this was a great forum *before* my accident, but I'm terribly flattered by all of you who have taken a few moments to wish me well. Wow - that's fantastic.

**Bikingmomof3** · 07-31-2006, 05:40 PM

I am so glad it was not worse. You must have been terrified. I certainly would have been. Rest, take care, heal quuickly and try not to think about the what ifs.

**colby** · 07-31-2006, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Lise

Healing best wishes, Cassandra--keep us posted on how you're doing. Some Traumeel (homeopathic remedy for injuries) and Rescue Remedy (homeopathic treatment for a bad scare) might not be a bad idea. Take care. L.

Traumeel! That's the name of that stuff. My acupuncturist was talking about it recently and used it on my shoulder. <writes down>

**Susie** · 07-31-2006, 06:24 PM

I'm so, so sorry about your accident. I was hit by a truck in May and my bike ended up under the rear tire of the truck, too. Take very good care of yourself and don't try to push it too hard too soon. And if things aren't feeling right, go see your doctor immediately. I waited a long time before doing that and found out that I had problems that hadn't been found the night of the accident.

Take care and I hope you start feeling better soon,

Susie

**margo49** · 07-31-2006, 06:55 PM

Healing thoughts your way!

MY $0.02 is
$0.01 Take the pain meds. Pain simply depletes your resources, physical and non-physical. There are a zillion pills out there and if one doesn't work, try another.
$0.01 Let people help you. People want to help and like to help. They do not like to see others in pain or distress.

Keep us posted
Thinking of you.

**emjae** · 07-31-2006, 07:50 PM

Ohmigosh, what a terrifying, surreal, unfortunate experience. So sorry that happened to you. Here are wishes for a speedy and complete healing.

**weathergal** · 07-31-2006, 08:38 PM

Yikes, how scary. Glad it wasn't much worse, and hope you heal soon.

**CorsairMac** · 07-31-2006, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Cassandra_Cain

Hi - I had finished riding the five fingers in the foothills and was returning home. It was just blocks from where I live - the intersection of Comanche & Eubank, heading west.

I already thought this was a great forum *before* my accident, but I'm terribly flattered by all of you who have taken a few moments to wish me well. Wow - that's fantastic.

Holy Smokes Cass - you live like within Blocks of me (Candalaria & Eubank). Please let me know if there is anything you need or anything I can do/bring, heck I can probably Walk to your house! and what Is it about Comanche?....do ALL the crazy drivers in our fair town pick That street to drive on? keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that you heal well, heal quick and take it slow getting back into cycling, the road (and the crazy drivers) will still be there waiting for you.

**btchance** · 08-01-2006, 04:54 AM

My goodness girl, I'm glad you're okay. Take time to let yourself heal and you'll be back before you know it.

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