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car accident yesterday

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missymousie · 29/09/2010 19:49

yesterday a car went into the back of me when I was stationary. They hadn't seen me until impact and were going about 30/35mph - both cars written off - we all walked away and the police told us we were lucky

today it is a real problem can't stop anywhere for long or I stiffen up, pins and needles all through my hands arms legs feet, neck/back very stiff (which I expected) but problems swallowing, shaking and real anxiety.

Is this all normal? Can I do anything else to help except hot baths? I can't lie down as feel wretched and can't get up again.

Work want me back in as soon as but I am worried I that I'm so anxious (you need to be pretty calm to make the right judgements)I'll make mistakes and I need a lot of painkillers so am I bit unfocussed - what is the recovery time after accidents like this

I really need a bit of reassurance

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canyou · 29/09/2010 20:28

Poor you, what an awful thing to happen.
Did you see a Dr? I would be concerned re the tingling in the extremities as I have suffered bad whiplash that went untreated and was painful for a very long time and that was a symptom. Can you take ibuprofen as they are anti inflammatory and will help.
If work is physical I would take a few days off
Hope you feel better soon

scurryfunge · 29/09/2010 20:32

See your doctor about the whiplash.

If you are still having anxious thoughts about it all after several weeks then return to the doctors.

IUsedToBeFab · 29/09/2010 20:36

You need to see a doctor. I would be inclined to go to A & E.

Aitch · 29/09/2010 20:37

doctor doctor doctor. and sympathy...

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