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Originally Posted by CerebrumIniuriam
I called my parents, who drove down and took me to the ER the next morning. The doctor there said to take some time off work and follow up with my family physician.
Is my brain screwed? Can I make a full recovery? I haven't been back to work since, work stress also triggers these head aches when previously I would have head aches a few times a year. I was a fit, healthy, 28 year old, and had great health up until I hit my head.
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First off welcome to NT.
The loss of consciousness and symptoms you describe suggest the concussion was fairly severe.
Have you had a follow up visit with a neurologist? That would seem the logical next step. Since there is no bleeding or other damage that showed up on a CT, consider a referral to a clinical neuropsychologist. They can assess your deficits and suggest a course of therapy.
As brain injuries go yours is very recent. I'm a lot older than you are and I was in the hospital for two months with my TBI. I made what I consider to be a full recovery, likely you will also. No reason to think that your brain is permanently "screwed".
Best to you.