Jeremy Waibel

Sean Haning · 02-16-2009, 07:58 AM

I hope he recovers, but I am confused. Did he have an accident in the car, or just couldn't crawl out of the car?

Larry Sullivan · 02-16-2009, 09:46 AM

No accident - he pulled off the track after losing to Adam Davis in the first round of Stock and stopped near the scales, unable to get out of the car, with severe back and neck pain.

The first anyone in the tower knew of the problem was when the safety crew was called to the scales to help, and they called in the Fire Department paramedics to assist them.

They wanted to airlift him to a trauma center (Tampa, I think), but there was a weather front between the helicopter home base and the track and they could not fly through that weather, so he was transported by ambulance instead.

As noted, the safety crew and paramedics treated it the same as they would a back pain complaint following an accident.

It was an unusual chain of events and all we can do now is pray that Jeremy recovers with no long-term consequences.

FlyingW · 02-16-2009, 11:09 PM

I thank you all for your prayers and words of encouragement. Thanks so much for that.
We found out that he has L4 and L5 bulging, but it is not pressing on any nerves so it is inoperable. However he does have a condition that they have found where the nerves in his back for no certain reason get swollen and it causes the pain and numbness in his legs. This can be treated with cotrizone shots. We are hoping to start that tomorrow. Jeremy is still in the hospital, but we are hopeful that he SHOULD get to come tomorrow. I will keep you updated as I know more.
Also I wanted to thank all of the AMAZING personnel that came to the aid of my husband!! You are wonderful and you never get as much credit as you deserve unless we are in need of your services but again thank you all!!!!
Ramona Waibel
863-934-3979

stage1scott · 02-16-2009, 11:29 PM

I have had the shots twice in 7 years, in my case they are awesome!! I went from not being able to put weight on my right leg at all due to the pain, to feeling better than I had in years, after one hour, the first time. they lasted me 3 plus years before wearing off, and the last ones are now just 3 years and slowly wearing off (pain returning sometimes) Good luck to him and I hope his body responds to them as well as mine did.

Kenny Wigington · 02-17-2009, 05:58 AM

We'll keep him in our thought and prayers !

FlyingW · 02-17-2009, 07:42 AM

On my way back to the hospital now and I will let you all know something soon. Thanks again for all the prayers and support.

Ramona Waibel
863-934-3979

Freddie · 02-17-2009, 09:19 AM

I recently had a buldged L5-S1, with nerve dammage, took me out of the race car early last year. I opted not to do surgury but to try a physical therapy instead. Between the shots, and the machine they put me on, within 4 months I felt alot better. Now almost 9 months later I am ready to get back int the car, and hit the track. The treatment is expensive, but I felt well worth not having to be cut open.

We used a Dr here in Sun City, but he has offices in Brandon, and North Tamps as well.

Now I am almost completely pain free, and dont take much medication at all. I have been back to my normal duties for about 4 months now, including chasing my son around with his Jr. Dragster. I have been getting in and out of my car lately and moving it around, not un comfortable at all. I even went as far as to roll some of the preload out of it so it wont hit the tires as hard the first time out there. I will see how it works out in a few weeks.

Alex Denysenko · 02-20-2014, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stage1scott

I have had the shots twice in 7 years, in my case they are awesome!! I went from not being able to put weight on my right leg at all due to the pain, to feeling better than I had in years, after one hour, the first time. they lasted me 3 plus years before wearing off, and the last ones are now just 3 years and slowly wearing off (pain returning sometimes) Good luck to him and I hope his body responds to them as well as mine did.

maybe I should try that since the Botox shots they give me don't seem to do much for my nerve damage pain

not to hijack the thread best wishes and a speedy recovery to Jeremy

art leong · 02-20-2014, 08:18 PM

This thread is 5 years old.

02-16-2009, 07:58 AM	#1
Sean Haning Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jacksonville Fl. Posts: 290 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jeremy Waibel I hope he recovers, but I am confused. Did he have an accident in the car, or just couldn't crawl out of the car? __________________ Hired gun w/o gun.

02-16-2009, 09:46 AM	#2
Larry Sullivan Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 340 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Jeremy Waibel No accident - he pulled off the track after losing to Adam Davis in the first round of Stock and stopped near the scales, unable to get out of the car, with severe back and neck pain. The first anyone in the tower knew of the problem was when the safety crew was called to the scales to help, and they called in the Fire Department paramedics to assist them. They wanted to airlift him to a trauma center (Tampa, I think), but there was a weather front between the helicopter home base and the track and they could not fly through that weather, so he was transported by ambulance instead. As noted, the safety crew and paramedics treated it the same as they would a back pain complaint following an accident. It was an unusual chain of events and all we can do now is pray that Jeremy recovers with no long-term consequences.

02-16-2009, 11:09 PM	#3
FlyingW Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Frostproof, Fl. Posts: 450 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Jeremy Waibel I thank you all for your prayers and words of encouragement. Thanks so much for that. We found out that he has L4 and L5 bulging, but it is not pressing on any nerves so it is inoperable. However he does have a condition that they have found where the nerves in his back for no certain reason get swollen and it causes the pain and numbness in his legs. This can be treated with cotrizone shots. We are hoping to start that tomorrow. Jeremy is still in the hospital, but we are hopeful that he SHOULD get to come tomorrow. I will keep you updated as I know more. Also I wanted to thank all of the AMAZING personnel that came to the aid of my husband!! You are wonderful and you never get as much credit as you deserve unless we are in need of your services but again thank you all!!!! Ramona Waibel 863-934-3979

02-16-2009, 11:29 PM	#4
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Jeremy Waibel I have had the shots twice in 7 years, in my case they are awesome!! I went from not being able to put weight on my right leg at all due to the pain, to feeling better than I had in years, after one hour, the first time. they lasted me 3 plus years before wearing off, and the last ones are now just 3 years and slowly wearing off (pain returning sometimes) Good luck to him and I hope his body responds to them as well as mine did.

02-17-2009, 05:58 AM	#5
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Jeremy Waibel We'll keep him in our thought and prayers ! __________________ 2894 STK

02-17-2009, 07:42 AM	#6
FlyingW Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Frostproof, Fl. Posts: 450 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Jeremy Waibel On my way back to the hospital now and I will let you all know something soon. Thanks again for all the prayers and support. Ramona Waibel 863-934-3979

02-17-2009, 09:19 AM	#7
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Jeremy Waibel I recently had a buldged L5-S1, with nerve dammage, took me out of the race car early last year. I opted not to do surgury but to try a physical therapy instead. Between the shots, and the machine they put me on, within 4 months I felt alot better. Now almost 9 months later I am ready to get back int the car, and hit the track. The treatment is expensive, but I felt well worth not having to be cut open. We used a Dr here in Sun City, but he has offices in Brandon, and North Tamps as well. Now I am almost completely pain free, and dont take much medication at all. I have been back to my normal duties for about 4 months now, including chasing my son around with his Jr. Dragster. I have been getting in and out of my car lately and moving it around, not un comfortable at all. I even went as far as to roll some of the preload out of it so it wont hit the tires as hard the first time out there. I will see how it works out in a few weeks. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

02-20-2014, 08:18 PM	#9
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Jeremy Waibel This thread is 5 years old. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS