TooYoungForThis
Canada
Today, I sneezed so hard that I threw my back out. Now my back is in agonizing pain, and I can barely walk. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
Warren, United States
All worn out
Today, despite only being 39, I nearly threw my back out when I sneezed. FML
HWS
Canada
Today, I sneezed so hard I fell down the stairs. FML
Anonymous
San Marcos, United States
Today, I sneezed so hard that I re-dislocated my shoulder. FML
Noname
Japan
Earthquake sneezer
Today, I sneezed so hard I herniated my back. After passing out from the pain I awoke on the floor covered in my own shit and piss. Unable to move, I had to wait in this state for four hours for my wife to return home from work, clean me up and take me to the hospital. FML
Anonymous
Sweden
Today, I sneezed so hard that I hit my head against the wall. FML
blackcat37
Independence, United States
Rude awakening
Today, at 6 in the morning, I sneezed so hard I fell off my bed. I guess I'm up for the day. FML
Anonymous
United States
Asshat
Today, I woke up with a sore throat and a stuffy nose. As my boss is an asshat who hates allowing sick leave, I thought I could power through it, but halfway through my workday I sneezed so hard that I threw my back out. I had to go home early and now I can't move without pain. FML
de-ow-dorant
Today, as I was putting on deodorant, I sneezed the hardest I've ever sneezed before. I ended up pulling a muscle in my shoulder. FML
kissrocks4
Sacramento, United States
Today, I got whiplash from sneezing. FML
Brandon Lafantaisie
Back in the red
Today, I sneezed and pulled every muscle in my lower back. For the third time in two years, after $3000+ in physiotherapy. Round 3, here we come. FML
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hnaggar 15
Gesundheit
freesitter 14
Damn, that blows.
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Omniprism 15
Lay on the floor and relax all of your muscles. Maybe even take a nap. This helps things into place. I have scoliosis and my back often misaligns. Also if its your lower back while laying bring one leg up so where your knee is straight above your hips then pull your leg across your body while your chest stays where it is or pulls opposite the direction you are pulling your leg. If all else take a super hot bath then lay on the floor. Good luck.
none4me 5
You need some abs!! And bless you
wtfwhyfml 12
Huh, and I thought I was the only one that sneezed that hard. It's pretty normal for me to sneeze so hard my feet leave the floor. I've nearly given myself concussions from smacking my head while sneezing on several occasions as well. It's not fun to have a particularly violent sneeze reflex.
eldavey 5
Happens to me all the time, connective tissue disorder called ehlers danlos syndrome...
sneeze_watch 19
I'm so sorry.
ottokat 15
Sneeze again. I dont know, always works for cartoon characters...
demonwolfmaster 26
welcome to my life its hell to worry about sneezing and throwing my back out.
pinkchocoa 15
How..
rec_chem 22
Ugh I've done that, too. It sucks. FYL for sure!
TogeBara 12
Been there, done that. Doctors told me to take this over the counter version of ibuprofen (it actually was ibuprofen). Its basically twice the strength of normal off the shelf stuff and what it does it works as an inflammatory. From then on whenever I threw out my back I just take double the average dosage. Also put heat on it to relax the muscles. Lots of rest for ya bud. Seriously, not a doctor and you should ask if taking ibuprofen is ok with any other meds you are on, but most likely they'll Rx some version of what I just said if you go to the doctor's office and tell you to rest with support and heat on your back.