You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your injuries after a motor vehicle collision. Your evaluation did not show evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time. Please be aware that musculoskeletal pain commonly worsens a day or two after a collision before it gets better.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.
***Please take your prescribed norco as directed as necessary for breakthrough pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

Please follow up with your primary care physician in 2-3 days.

Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled pain, difficulty walking, numbness or weakness in your arms or legs, chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, vomiting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.