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A member asked:

Is it possible to first start feeling symptoms of whiplash the day after a car accident?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Most often, the symptoms of whiplash are not felt until the day after.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes: I have seen patients with pain immediately, day after, even several days after a car accident. People with previous pain in the neck or back or chronic pain in these areas seem to be more vulnarable.

Dr Rosenfeld and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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