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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 9
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 9
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bballana,
My husband was involved in a MVA last month and at one point, he was actually thinking of NOT going to the hospital. Once the fire company and police saw that he lost conciousness, they didn't take him to just any hospital, but to a trauma unit. For someone who didn't want to go, he ended up as an inpatient for 3 days! He had CAT scans, and MRI and other tests.
Plus, in your situation with airbag deployment, you usually do not have a choice as to wether you go to the hospital or not. It's automatic. How do you know that something else is not going on other than PCS? You never were checked out, let alone had any tests done (CAT scan, MRI, etc).
If you lost conciousness (LOC) it was very irresponsible of the rescue or any other abled person involved in the accident to not get you checked out. On the other hand, auto insurance policies have medical coverage. It is not to late to call your auto insurance company and tell them that you need to open a medical claim for the auto accident you were in 2 months ago and that you are going to the hospital to get checked out. Once your insurance company gives you a claim number, you give that to the hospital and they bill your auto insurance company.
You are having late effects of the accident and this is common.
Good Luck!
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WHAT HAPPENED: 41-yo husband suffering with PCS after a MVA involving a deer on 1/19/12. Was taken to a special trauma unit where he was an inpatient for 3 days. Negative head impact but LOC less than 15 minutes. CT scan and MRI negative as well as a negative neck flex-test.
SYMPTOMS: On and off headaches and pressure which are treated with Ibuprofen, sound sensitivity, loss of balance, sleep issues and short term memory loss. No issues with watching tv or driving.
WHERE WE ARE NOW: Husband returned to work on 2/6/12 and is greatful he works for a family owned business who has been more than understanding. Forgetfulness is present as well as loss of balance. Takes frequent breaks during the day and fatigue is present upon coming home. Has no problem initially falling asleep but wakes up several times during the night. No follow-up appointments have been required. Cognitive therapy and seeing a Neuropsych. has been suggested but we are financially unable to pursue these additional treatments.
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