Friday 1 November 2013

1st November 2013

Once again there is little change in Steven’s condition. He continues with his treatments in Elche and massages in home town. He has been given a different regime of pills to help with his anxiety and pain levels. The pain from his hip is getting worse. What we, nor he knows is what is causing the pain. It could be the damaged section of brain, it could be the increased sensation of pain, it could be the extra exercise he is doing, or it could be his damaged pelvis. He has had new x-rays and an MRI scan in the hope that the cause of the pain could be found. We await the report. Steven has received a report from his Doctor in Murcia, which states that in his opinion Steven is 90% disabled. This report will be shown next week at the local Court, as part of Steven’s claim for damages. We have still not received any notification from the Social Security regarding his claim for benefits. Steven and us will continue to fight for his rights. Whatever needs doing, whatever steps are needed to enhance his recovery, we will do it, we will not give in to the big organisations. The scan and x-ray revealed no spinal abnormalities, but there was the possibility of excess calcium growth around the pelvis, and the hip replacement. We await a Doctor’s decision as to what to do about this. Steven’s attendance at Court was very emotional, since it seems that any damages paid would be according to Spanish law. It is doubtful whether the sums mentioned will be enough to ensure his future. The Court now has all relevant documentation regarding expenses paid for operations, medicines, Doctor’s reports, private Doctor appointments, x-rays and scans, living expenses, and house modifications. On top of that will be monies for injuries sustained, scars, days in hospital, days in treatment centres. This isn’t a finite list, just a generalisation. Steven still awaits confirmation of his disability status, and whether or not he is entitled to a pension. Dealing with bureaucracy is hard work, and stressful to all of us. Today is the third anniversary of Steven’s accident. Halloween and today passed without incident, but with lots of painful memories. Best regards Terry

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