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Has anyone had whiplash from a car accident?

I was rear ended in December 2024. By two vehicles.
At the time I didn't feel any pain but two days later, pretty acute neck pain ensued. It was daily, and into the shoulder area too. I went to a chiropractor to get treatment, and it did help. But fast forward eight months, and I still get pains every couple days.
I guess it says online if whiplash lasts longer than six months it's referred to as chronic whiplash.
Anyone experience this longer than six months?

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Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

Have you tried swimming? I went to massage therapy after my accident. It took about 7 months to recover.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Muthafukajones I have not tried swimming. But am going to a pool next week..I am going to consider PT soon too.

Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

@Coralmist I would start swimming daily if I were you. Much better than PT

Mrgoodguy · 41-45, MNew

I hope that you are okay?

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Mrgoodguy · 41-45, MNew

@Coralmist that I completely understand I’ve had back issues from a work injury 15 years ago

Mrgoodguy · 41-45, MNew

@Coralmist thank you

Mrgoodguy · 41-45, MNew

@Mrgoodguy of course

SW-User

No. My mother had it, I did not. I had surge of adrenaline that seemed to last hours.

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SW-User

@Coralmist I had no pains. Only the adrenaline. I had very fast heart rate.

She had it for a week or so. It seems you have a problem.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@SW-User Oh wow only a week!! Yes I read online whiplash can last months, and even up to a year or more. But I'm not reading any fast or true treatment, just standard massages, chiropractor, or physical therapy. I really hope this goes away

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@SW-User My heart raced a bit after being hit too. Glad you're both ok.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

if it lasts long, you need to be evaluated for a subtle neurosurgical problem.

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Coralmist · 41-45, F

@samueltyler2 No the X ray was done by my PCP office in Radiology department.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@samueltyler2 my treatment was at a chiropractor, and he had initially done a surface EMG, Which showed chronic inflammation months ago. But today, I had severe pain again. Just like in the first month or two. I'm not sure what triggered it. If it continues I'll have to ask my pcp

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Coralmist don't screw around go to your physician. I have no idea what a surface MRI even is!

ShenaniganFoodie · 36-40, M

As well as

3 broken ribs
Broken Left Wrist
Broken Ankle
Multi Closed Facial Fractures ( Jaw, Eye Socket & Cheek Bone )
Punctured Lung
Splenectomy

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@ShenaniganFoodie Wow you're beyond lucky to be alive, was it a head on collision?

basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M

Yes, but not from a car crash.
Headbanging.
Old school Metallica will do that.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@basilfawlty89 Did you feel a pulled muscle at base of neck? How long did yours last?

basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M

@Coralmist nah. I was kidding.

My mum did have a whiplash from a car accident though. She was rear-ended while parked.
I think she took Lyrica and it helped?
I was about 10 at the time.

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