Hit by Drunk Driver...Ejected out Back Windshield
 

HI I am new to this site. I too was hit by a drunk driver 12/18/10. I was 7 months pregnant at the time. I was ejected out the back windshield I was knocked but don't know how long by the time my son kicked his way out of the car and got to me I woke up. and was able to talk to the paramedics on the scene I cracked my head open. remarkably I had no broken bones and the baby was ok.

I was unable to move or walk for three days without extreme pain over my entire body for the 1st few days. I could not turn my head without getting extremely dizzy and disoriented for months. I sprained a finger on my left had and was unable to lift it. after some months of PT I was able to lift it above my head but I still had pain for over a year.

About 7 months after the accident I woke up in intense pain in my ankle I went to the ER and a podiatrist for months and nothing helped, finally he sent me to a surgeon who did an MRI and found out it was from the trauma of the accident. I ended up having surgery on my foot I thought that was it. then about four months later my hips started to hurt, it progressed to the point I could not walk.

now the fingers on my left hand is killing me and my wrist and elbow on my right had is killing me. the doc has tested me for everything and all my blood work is fine. ankle is back to hurting MRI show I still had two micro fractures, and a destroyed ligament MRI on hips show cyst on spine which he said was from impact of the accident. still have trouble with cognitive abilities and if I shake my head...could all this really be from the accident? I never had any issues before the accident now I can barely move :(

Welcome. Hopefully you'll be able to find some suggestions and information that may be of help.

Hi there. Welcome. My name is Melody. Thank God your baby is fine.

Here is a link to our Traumatic Brain Injury forum. Perhaps if you post there you'll get some answers.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html

Melody

Hello Nicky!
 

Welcome to NT! :hug:

This is such a wonderful place for support and understanding!
People here really care and the atmosphere is very down-to-earth, kicked back and people are easy to talk to! :)

Melody has given you a good forum to check into.

Make yourself right at home! Just holler if you have any questions or need help in finding your way around!

It's great to have you!

Rae
:grouphug:

Welcome

Oh, how tragic it could have been. I know you are thankful for everything.

So sorry you seem to have delayed problems. It could be a traumatic brain injury thing. The mind is powerful. I guess one could have injuries and not register till the brain heals some.

You and your doctors will have to treat it as it comes into reality. Some things will be okay and some may linger.

I'm sure you're working hard as a mother of at least two. That's a big job.

Keep us posted.