3 Things You Need to Know About Spinal Cord Injuries
Lasting Impacts Spinal cord injuries are serious because the
Spinal cord injuries are among the deadliest injuries a person can sustain as the result of an accident, car collision, or fall. The spinal column controls much of our mobility, as well as certain aspects of brain function. Last month, we talked about brain injuries, which can occur as a result of trauma related to car accidents, falls, sports injuries, and other impacts. Like brain injuries, damaging your spinal cord is serious and can cause lasting damage to the way you live and your quality of life.
damage can be long lasting or even permanent. It can result in a lifetime of cognitive or mental impairment. Other long-lasting effects include paralysis, depression, anxiety, muscular pain, joint and nerve pain, and ultimately, a decreased quality of life. Many spinal cord injuries are also very expensive to treat. This includes the initial appointment regarding your injury, along with any subsequent physical therapy or medication. Thus, the financial struggle can be a lasting effect, as well.
Symptoms If you or a loved one are involved in an incident and suffer a blow to the back, seek medical attention. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for symptoms of a potential spinal cord injury. These can include a twisted back or neck, impaired breathing, extreme back pain, weakness, numbness, tingling, trouble walking or maintaining balance, and issues emptying your bladder or having a bowel movement. All of these symptoms could indicate a serious spinal cord injury, and you should seek immediate medical attention.
Your Options If you suffered a spinal cord injury and you believe you’re not at fault — that your injury is the result of someone else’s negligent or reckless behavior — you have legal options. Additionally, you may have a case if your injury occurred on someone else’s property. Hiring a personal injury attorney with experience winning cases will be your best course of legal action.
Not Your Grandma’s Fruitcake
INGREDIENTS
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1 tsp baking soda 1 cup sour cream
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1 stick butter
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit of your choice, chopped 1 cup nuts of your choice, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 egg, room temperature
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Zest of 1 orange
1 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with greased baking paper. Ensure the piece running the length of the pan stands 1 inch above each side to form “handles.” 2. In a small bowl, mix baking soda and sour cream. 3. In a second bowl, combine fruit, nuts, and 1/4 cup flour. 4. In a third bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, zest, and sour cream mixture. Then, add remaining flour and salt. Mix, then add fruit mixture. 5. Pour batter into lined pan. Fill up a separate loaf pan halfway with water. Bake both pans in oven for 1 1/2–2 hours or until a skewer leaves the cake clean. 6. Use “handles” to remove cake from pan and cool completely on a rack before serving.
Inspired by SimplyRecipes.com
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