Thread: New here, sorry so long but don't know what to do????
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Old 01-27-2012, 05:51 PM
JulieRN JulieRN is offline
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Hi There....I am so sorry that this accident happened to you

I am not an expert and can only advise you based upon my experience as I sustained a concussion at work as well....as you can see, I've been dealing with this for a very long time...

I would retain an attorney immediately. It's obvious to me that the MD you went to for WC has no clue regarding post concussive syndrome. You need someone who is well versed so that you can receive follow up care as soon as possible.

I never felt that the insurance carrier was "for me" and I was proven right repeatedly. You truly have to advocate for yourself. No job IS worth your health, trust me on that one. You only get one brain and you need to take care of it...

Sorry I can't offer you more, but I know there are many people on here who can...know that you're not alone and you'll receive alot of support here

My best to you as you work your way through this!

Julie
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July 21, 2010, one month after starting my new job I sustained a concussion after standing up quickly from a sqatting position and subsequently being impaled by the corner of a metal filing cabinet in to the left side of my skull. Dx. Post Concussive Syndrome.

Female, 45 years young
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Mom of 3 boys (22,19,10)..Registered Nurse 16 years
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Symptoms: Vertigo, difficulty concentrating, unable to multitask, fatigue, severe transient headaches..severity and location change frequently, anxiety, PTSD, tinnitus, "electrical like sensations" across the top of my head, "hot flashes", numbness and coolness to hands (worsens in A/C), very poor recall ability, processing and comprehension, difficulty finding words and completing thoughts, short term memory is awful.

~I will never give up on myself~

~I run because I can. When I get tired, I remember those who can't run, what they'd give to have this simple gift I take for granted, and I run harder for them...I know they would do the same for me <3
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