Thread: TBI's and "storming"
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Old 07-30-2013, 03:49 AM
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"Storming" is the brain's rebalancing attempt of the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System, which, after a severe TBI, can occur any time from 24 hrs. to weeks after a severe TBI, and last for a long period of time in that phase of 'recovery'.


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Current: Changes of more insomnia, new reviews with findings of more Depression, tremors, vertigo, tinnitus, loss of focus, fatigue; SSDI - accepted on Depression, Cognitive Deficits; Seizures ruled out, mTBI changes including cognitive slowing/lapses.
Medication update: Topamax 200mg twice daily it seems to minimize daily headaches to a 1-2/10 quality(I still know they are there); and acute headaches erupt without warnings.
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