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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 242
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Oh girl, we've ALL been there! Don't be sorry. And even a "typical" person would be angry with have to fight all the red tape!
My boyfriend works for a major insurance company. When I had my accident, and realized that I would have to make multiple, long phone calls a day fighting for services (and then calling people and begging someone to find time to take me to various appointments since I couldn't drive), I began to get really really upset. I told him that since the other party's insurance would have had to cover a rental, they should instead cover a chauffer and a secretary. I swear if I had had either of those opportunities, and could have just focused on rest and my rehab, I would have been better so much faster.
Now, even with a lot of my rehab work done and trying to get back to my life, I still have to spend hours each week making phone calls. This week was a fight to get a medication authorized that I've been taking for almost 2 years because of my injury, that the insurance company just randomally decided not to cover anymore. Thank God, it seems after 6 weeks of phone calls I've finally got it taken care of. But there are many others that see my doctor who haven't been so lucky.
Its so exhausting to fight the red tape, when you don't have the energy to do even the most basic things. And what's worse is once you make the calls, you are so anxious and stressed, at least for me, you are done for the rest of the day.
You are not alone! I am glad you were able to get your assessment appointment. Let us know how it went! ((hugs))
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.)
Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles,
Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory;
Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety;
Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy
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