So, i remember around that time, i was working out of town on a big project back in the city.......i twisted my body the wrong way, got all dizzy and went down for the count. When i finally revived myself and tried to stand up, the whole left side of my body was completely paralyzed and i thought i was having a stroke.
I drove myself to the hospital (quite a chore in that state) ........and they informed me that my neck was partially broken, so i had immediate CAT scans, X-rays and an MRI.
Yep, neck was partially broken and probably due to degenerative spine and disc, however, the only way to fix it would be to have surgery which was about 3 months out yet.
So, because i couldn't work or even move at that point, i applied for short term disability through my union hall, which was partially subsidized through the government. There was no problem with my union hall, however, the government came back and said it's a symptom of Covid and for the record, it is not......and i had a fight on my hands for them to pay their part.
My doctor, my union hall, the hospital, etc. all wrote legal documents to the government to say that it was a partially broken neck and NOT a symptom of Covid and the government finally relented and paid.
If there is only but thing i remember about that time, it is that i was laid up in a lot of pain for 3 months waiting to have this surgery........and i can honestly say that it was the worst time of my life and i wouldn't wish that upon anyone.