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I was in a 100 MPH “no skid” auto accident 26 years ago (as a passenger–we hit a tree).
How can I prove my neurological pain (insanely intense) from this if I appear healthy? It is my understanding the driver was actually decapitated from the force of impact.
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Why do you have to prove it now, 26 years later? Are you trying to collect disability payments?
I would like to retire based on my disabilities–work is just unbearable. I do not understand how or why anyone would have the expectation that I would not be disabled to the degree that it would warrant retirement. I am now 45 and it sucks to be me.
I have come to the conclusion that most people, even M.D.s, really don’t understand what happens to a body with that kind of impact. I feel like I have to provide them with tangibles so that they do not minimize the way that I feel.
My confirmed (major) diagnoses are:
1. Hypokalemia
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Hyperuricemia
4. Hyperglycemia
5. Calcium Formations
6. Left Ankle & Foot Post Trauma Reattachment & Fusion
7. Un-repaired Left knee Post Trauma
8. Left Femur Post Trauma & 3 Inch Discrepancy from Compound Fracture
9. Left Elbow Post Trauma Compound Fracture
10. Unresolved Sternal Fracture
11. Unresolved Right Hemisphere Injury
12. Damaged Cochlea & Labyrinth
13. Straightening of Cervical Spine
14. Cervical Spine Osteophytes & Degenerative Discs
15. Thoracic Degenerative Disc
16. Lumbar Degenerative Arthritis
And the doctors that gave you those diagnosis could not write it on your disability forms? You have to talk to them and tell them you are completely disabled.
I have been telling everyone and anyone who will listen, and they somehow think that I am faking or feigning. Interesting thing is that each of those conditions are verified by lab.
What is getting worrisome for me is the fact that I am experiencing long periods of disassociation or fugue states, were I can’t remember “what” I am. I know how unbelievable that sounds, but it is absolutly true. I’m not a doctor, but in the process of trying to help myself I have come to believe that I have a damaged hypothalamus.
I can’t seem to help myself out of this–truly disappointing when you take into consideration that I was nominated and selected to West Point Prep from the enlisted ranks right before my accident, and some of the other things I have been able to accomplish. I’m in the Northwest, do you know a good attorney or advocacy group that could help?
Wow that sounds like a gruesome accident.. you are fortunate to be alive.
LN
I have never chatted on-line about this or anything else–if that gives you any indication. I think I am pretty much spent energy wise. I wouldn’t mind going right about now, but I have 2 kids I feel I have to hold on for.
J
I don’t remember the accident–thank God. I was in a coma for a week or so; being on demoral and morphine for another 3.5 months managed to numb that whole emotional experience. For some reason, I am just starting to remember bits and pieces of the accident within the last few weeks. Makes me nocious.
Thanks guys!
I have to run . . .you know what I mean.
Thanks again
Ciao
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