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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 Karla and welcome.
You didn't mention how old you are now and how long the symptoms have been presenting. A couple of options might be to see a MD that specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (physiatrist) with experience in PCS. Another route would be to see a clinical neuropsychologist for a neuropsychological assessment.
My injury was different than your consecutive concussion injury, but I found speech and occupational therapy helpful in relieving the memory and mood problems.
Best to you.
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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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