10-02-2015, 09:30 AM
(10-02-2015, 08:08 AM)MikeOxbig_imp Wrote: LARIDER, I too have had similar experience around the LA area. Not fun, just gotta keep your cool. Several months ago some lady in a Prius missed her left turn (while she was on the very right lane), decided to stop her car and make a spontaneous left (perpendicular to traffic, crossing 2 lanes), I emergency braked, bike almost tipped over and I injured my wrist the same way you did while trying to keep my bike up and not drop it. I didn't bother honking or yelling, she just drove off and had absolutely no clue what just happened.
Regarding your wrist, it sounds very similar to what I went through, which means you sprained it pretty badly. I would suggest icing it down every night (20 minute intervals) and take some NSAID pain killers like ALEVE which helps with inflammation and pain. It took about 3+ months for my wrist to heal, so it will take some time.
Thanks for the info & advice. The wrist is already starting to feel better, so I'm guessing it's a mild sprain. I've used Aleve for years, it's a wonder drug.
I'm not taking any chances though. I work with my hands for a living and I can't risk doing any damage so I'm taking it easy.
I've been through this kind of thing before. A van pulled a left hand turn in front of me 10 years ago and my left hand was crushed between the handlebar of the bike and the wall of the van. My hand was useless for almost three months and I suffered permanent nerve damage. After 6 months of physical rehab, I was able to stay in my career despite the damage, so I'm a pretty lucky guy.