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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Phoenix AZ
Posts: 531
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Phoenix AZ
Posts: 531
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Hi and welcome to NT.
Symptoms you describe are consistent with post-concussion syndrome, so you found the right place. It's not unusual that the MRI came back normal; concussion injury often doesn't show in standard medical imaging. For example diffuse axonal injury is common with concussions and won’t show up on a MRI or CT scan.
One suggestion would be to see a MD that specializes in Physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatrist) that is familiar with mTBI. They may be able to better pinpoint the causes and treatment for the vertigo and other symptoms you describe. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy might also be helpful, but I'd have the physiatrist make that call.
Best to you as you recover.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.
Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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