Broke my back....

Bikenut · 08-31-2024, 02:13 PM

in November 2021. Crashed my Ninja in a curve full of unseen dirt. Didn't think much of if. Kinda like the usual crash with losing the front and a gentle low side ending up sliding down the road on my back. End result was a torn up jacket (love leather!), lots of blood dripping onto the road from road rash, another opportunity to watch the road go past my nose (love full face helmets!), and other than a unknown and unfelt compression fracture of Lumbar L5 no broken bones.

Off to the ER where I sat for 2 hours dripping blood on the floor waiting to get in (do NOT like our health care system for those who actually have health insurance!!) and sent home after being bandaged up (no Xrays).

Fast forward a few years with back pain gradually increasing until unbearable to the point that i opted for surgery in Dec of 2023 That is where the L5 fracture was found. Well things haven't gone well and the 4th surgery in 8 months was just done August 30 of 2024.

It has been a long journey.

**JerryHawk250** · 08-31-2024, 02:48 PM

I hope you get fixed up and feeling better. I've been dealing with my back for almost 25 years. I had to get a cortisone shot last week because I couldn't take the pain anymore. That seems to have helped for a little while.

Do©Hawk · 08-31-2024, 05:53 PM

Wow! That sucks! I'm with you on the health care these days. I hope you heal fast.

bigdano711 · 08-31-2024, 11:23 PM

This goes for anyone in pain, chronic or acute, muscle or joint, whatever. Rub this salve wherever it hurts and be amazed. Works incredibly well for arthritis.

TominMO · 09-01-2024, 08:39 AM

Arthritis is joint inflammation. Most cases are easily cured with changes in diet from inflammation-promoting foods to non-inflammatory or even inflammation-fighting foods. Various supplements also help a lot.

I am 74, zero arthritis. Make the effort to do some quick Interweb research on foods and supplements.

bigdano711 · 09-01-2024, 01:08 PM

It's hard to find food in this country that doesn't have some kinda additive/pesticide designed to F*CK YOU UP. Farmer's markets or grow your own. And I don't take pills.

Bikenut · 09-05-2024, 02:03 PM

I'm sad to hear others are suffering with their backs as well as I am. Also sad is I won't be riding at all this year.

08-31-2024, 02:13 PM	#1
Bikenut Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Near Saginaw Mich. Posts: 180	Broke my back.... in November 2021. Crashed my Ninja in a curve full of unseen dirt. Didn't think much of if. Kinda like the usual crash with losing the front and a gentle low side ending up sliding down the road on my back. End result was a torn up jacket (love leather!), lots of blood dripping onto the road from road rash, another opportunity to watch the road go past my nose (love full face helmets!), and other than a unknown and unfelt compression fracture of Lumbar L5 no broken bones. Off to the ER where I sat for 2 hours dripping blood on the floor waiting to get in (do NOT like our health care system for those who actually have health insurance!!) and sent home after being bandaged up (no Xrays). Fast forward a few years with back pain gradually increasing until unbearable to the point that i opted for surgery in Dec of 2023 That is where the L5 fracture was found. Well things haven't gone well and the 4th surgery in 8 months was just done August 30 of 2024. It has been a long journey.
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08-31-2024, 02:48 PM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,721	I hope you get fixed up and feeling better. I've been dealing with my back for almost 25 years. I had to get a cortisone shot last week because I couldn't take the pain anymore. That seems to have helped for a little while. __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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08-31-2024, 05:53 PM	#3
Do©Hawk Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Western PA Posts: 308	Wow! That sucks! I'm with you on the health care these days. I hope you heal fast. __________________ 2022 Hawk DLX EFI * 17T Front / 47T Rear / 428 x-ring chain * Kenda K-760 front + rear * Banjo brake light switch * LED headlight + front turn signals * Custom cutting board skid plate * Debadged (I don't like to brag about the superior strength!) * Top speed, GPS verified, as equipped: 68 mph (so far)
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09-01-2024, 08:39 AM	#5
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,977	Arthritis is joint inflammation. Most cases are easily cured with changes in diet from inflammation-promoting foods to non-inflammatory or even inflammation-fighting foods. Various supplements also help a lot. I am 74, zero arthritis. Make the effort to do some quick Interweb research on foods and supplements. __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Nope, finally retired. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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09-01-2024, 01:08 PM	#6
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 619	It's hard to find food in this country that doesn't have some kinda additive/pesticide designed to F*CK YOU UP. Farmer's markets or grow your own. And I don't take pills. __________________ 2023 Hawk 250 from XPRO off of Amazon MOUNTAIN MAN RC + MOTO on YouTube "If there were more bloody noses, there would be less wars." - Hagbard Celine John 2:15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.
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09-05-2024, 02:03 PM	#7
Bikenut Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Near Saginaw Mich. Posts: 180	I'm sad to hear others are suffering with their backs as well as I am. Also sad is I won't be riding at all this year.
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