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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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Personality Changes
Oh boy,
It sounds like your fiance is really suffering from this concussion. Please be patient with him.
There can be issues with personality changes and mTbis. This is documented. I can't say, and I doubt a doctor can say if this is permanent. He sounds like he's in early days of brain recovery though.
He needs brain rest and lots of it and also see if he will look at the vitamin stickie too. These things can help, but are no cure all.
He may need therapy down the road or you too. PCS is stressful on relationships and there is a horrible stat out there about break ups and divorce due to brain injuries. I don't want to scare you, but I am going to be honest.
Other, more experienced people will weigh in here too. I am no doctor or nurse.
One more thing.... how about his family? Are they around or can you get more of a support network for him and you in place? You do need to be around people who understand this situation and can help and be postitive.
God bless you,
poetrymom
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013.
Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines,
Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something.
Therapy I had: vestibular
3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling.
9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms.
I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery.
Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired.
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