injury help
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larsenf at 01.18.09 - 1:50 pm
so last night on C.R.A.N.K. Mob when turning onto national from military i was forced into that rut left from the construction and went down. im pretty sure i broke my wrist, it hurts to move it in any direction. i dont have any insurence, are their any hospitals/clinics i could gothat wouldnt do anythng if i didnt pay?
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fuck, larsen you too ? i'm pretty i broke my shoulder last night too. i crashed and knocked out and have no recollection of anything(i was concussed). you need to go to an urgent care clinic or the e.r
sorry dude.
and thank you to whoever stayed with me.
HANDBONE01.18.09 - 1:54 pm
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i dont even remember the crash, my chain flew off.
HANDBONE01.18.09 - 1:57 pm
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^^^^^^^ at larsenf
just go to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center
i got stitches there once and was in a situation where i couldnt pay. so i told the lady at the counter while checking in and she said it was fine and gave all this paper work to fill out so i wouldnt have to pay for a thing. If your a student even better because they help you out even more.
AIDS6601.18.09 - 2:05 pm
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usc medical is hell. you gotta do what you gotta do. im probably going myself.
HANDBONE01.18.09 - 2:07 pm
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you can go to a urgent care in culver city but its like 80 to see a dr and it is a free clinic so you dont need insurance but its a free clinic so ya..
i would bus it to usc medical. catch the 920 or 720 from 4th and wilshire.. get on it.
theshues01.18.09 - 2:18 pm
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shit i havent taken abus in ages but i cant drive stick like this. no more fixed gear either, noooooo. thank god i have two coaster brake equipped beach cruisers.
larsenf01.18.09 - 2:23 pm
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get a tandem and
double dick it..
theshues01.18.09 - 2:25 pm
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shues be my pilot. i need a tandem now.
larsenf01.18.09 - 2:26 pm
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Too many broken bones lately. The ghosts from that hospital are trying to bring us back.
Seriously, get treated and get better, Larsen and Syoma.
nathansnider01.18.09 - 2:53 pm
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Me and Meaghan stayed with you. Seriously dude, go get that looked at and you are VERY FUCKING LUCKY that you didn't die. When you go to sleep and you have a concussion that is very likely.
TOO MANY INJURIES on crank mob last night. I personally sat with 2 people who had concussions.
One was a girl named CAT who was really really fucked up and when the ambulance came she got so belligerant that they would not take her.
While it's good to have ridazz that can trouble shoot and take care of other people, we can't babysit everyone.
Manage your partying better! Wait until after the ride!
thunderthighs01.18.09 - 3:03 pm
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i need some of that. vicoden would be nice too.
larsenf01.18.09 - 3:03 pm
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Disclaimer: The following is from
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Ask them if they treat fractures and if they don't if they have someone to suggest. You'll need a consultation, an x-ray and perhaps a cast. IMHO paying a bit of money is a lot better than schlepping all the way to USC and waiting for 8 hours to see a doctor.
Let me know if you need a ride or other assistance. Click on the link in my profile to see my tel number
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Nethercutt Emergency Center
1225 15th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 319-4765
http://www.uclahealth.org/body_sanmon.cfm?id=953&oTopId=56
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(310) 827-3700
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Holiday hours may vary - please call ahead
http://exchange.smbp.com/patients/about_us/mdr_urgent_care.htm
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marino01.18.09 - 3:49 pm
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thunderthighs... all i can really say is im sorry you had to be responsible for me. thank you. i owe you and everyone else.
HANDBONE01.18.09 - 4:34 pm
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Larsen- Which wrist was it? I still have my brace from when I broke my left wrist.
I would suggest seeing a doctor and getting your xray and cast, and just paying for that up front. (My orthopedist charged $450 for that first visit)
Once you have the cast, just leave it on for 2 months, you can even have a friend you really trust cut it off instead of paying for that doctor visit. And then I can give you my brace and you wear that for another month or two.
...Don't go to the E.R. Those visits are bullshit- County tried to charge me $600 for the privilege of sitting in their waiting room for 8 hours (without seeing a doctor). And the private hospital I was taken to right after the accident charged $3200 for the one visit, which only resulted in me getting a referral to an orthopedist.
danya01.18.09 - 5:41 pm
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its my right. two months, shit i hope its not broken.
larsenf01.18.09 - 5:45 pm
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ooooh man. I had no idea either of these accidents happened. I'm sorry to hear this guys.
Larsen, keep that shit on ice and in an ace bandage (or something else to support it) until you can get to a doctor.
Syoma, I hope the rabbit therapy helps and that you have a speedy recovery. I was glad to see you out riding and recovered from your last crash so I'm bummed to hear that you got hurt again.
Undercover Bob01.18.09 - 6:16 pm
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woohoo going to la county just called, 8 hour wait time.
larsenf01.18.09 - 6:22 pm
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I hope that one guy
Who whipped out on santa monica blvd when mom ridaz were heading out to crank,
If I still remember right I think it was after that stop where
We were at the fountain...
But yeah whoever you are I hope your doing good!
madmike01.18.09 - 6:41 pm
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I'm just happy I had my helmet when I ate shit. I went down straight on my head.
Gav01.18.09 - 6:54 pm
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Yeah there were a number of crashes last night. With 650 riders it is bound to happen. I always wear my helmet on Crank Mob.
skd01.18.09 - 8:50 pm
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sorry. not taking a chance on eating shit on my bike. i need to buy a new fixie to ride out soon.
_iJunes01.18.09 - 9:10 pm
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GO TO ANY HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM.
CALIFORNIA STATE LAW REQUIRES THEY TREAT YOU REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE STATUS.
WORRY ABOUT THE BILL LATER
THE WORST THAT WILL HAPPEN IS A DING ON YOUR CREDIT SCORE.
GET IT FIXED OR IT WILL HANDICAP YOU THE REST OF YOUR LIFE !
Dedicated81801.18.09 - 9:29 pm
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my gf also broke her wrist on my birthday while riding her bike, she also does have medical insurance so she went to USC medical center they gave her free insurance for a year, I just hope you are a student
go to USC
apineda01.18.09 - 9:49 pm
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damn syoma, it seems like this shit happens to you at every ride. heal up quick and keep the rubber side down.
ruinedbyidiots01.18.09 - 10:50 pm
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I saw three concussions last night. Too fucking many. Wear a bloody helmet, people!
ephemerae01.18.09 - 11:15 pm
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+1 on the helmets.
They only look dorky if you wear them when you're not anywhere near your bike.
Also, health insurance may be affordable for some of you, Kaiser and Blue Cross / Blue Shield have some pretty decent deals for younger people.
Seriously though, wear a helmet.
JB01.18.09 - 11:36 pm
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Waiting in the ER. Been here over 3 at least I'm a real cyclist now, wrist and collarbone injuries FTW!
larsenf01.18.09 - 11:56 pm
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Been here 5 hours and I'm super bored. They just gave me some vicoden and took some xrays. If nothing is broken I get to go home. If it is I'm 5 hours into a 12+ hour wait. Some entertain me on aim: feedurheadhesaid
larsenf01.19.09 - 1:41 am
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I suppose the waiting is much more tolerable with a connection to the interwebs.
How're things going? Hopefully you're home by now...
danya01.19.09 - 10:42 am
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I just don't enjoy seeing people get hurt.
Maybe I'm getting old.
Joe Borfo01.19.09 - 10:44 am
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When waiting, I have learned to ingrain the Kelis song, "Bossy" into my head.
So if my iPod runs low, I'll just bob my head to that.
bentstrider01.19.09 - 10:45 am
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larsen this isnt your case but i've had the worst luck ever with USC.
stayed there for 3 days, without any food or water & the paramedics didnt find my fucking wallet on me so i didnt get i.d'd so on my return back to visit the neurologist i got a handsome 5000 dollar check.
HANDBONE01.19.09 - 11:17 am
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larsen, duke it out, duke it out
i wish one day i become a real cyclist LOL
HANDBONE01.19.09 - 11:21 am
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Here's some tough love for you guys:
Keep your eyes on the road. By this I mean the whole road including the Tarmac in front of you. Use your peripheral vision.
Second, tune your bikes. If you're riding fixed tighten your chain. If it's loose it will fall off during turns or big bumps. Chains may get caught and can cause you to flip.
You're lucky you guys didn't die, but next time you may not be so lucky.
Mohicano01.19.09 - 11:33 am
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What the fuck.
The thing I hate most about people getting hurt is that I can't even help them. I hope everyone heals up well. Fuck, this is terrible.
imachynna01.19.09 - 11:41 am
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Pretty much done now just have to go back to pick up my vicoden in an hour. It only took 17 hours and my right arm is in a full arm cast.
larsenf01.19.09 - 3:37 pm
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larsen im so sorry.
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if there is ever an event where i am driving, i'm willing to pick you up and drive you home.
let me know if you need anything.
Frozen Fingersss01.19.09 - 9:02 pm
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You know, I've had my share of crashes, but they all seem to occur when I'm riding by myself.
bentstrider01.19.09 - 10:13 pm
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