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Old 12-06-2013, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by momma6 View Post
Still, the memory gaps, memory errors, stuttering, stammering, headaches, tinnitus, vision issues, and fatigue continue.

I saw the neurologist last month and he said he cannot say how long PCS will last. His testing showed I have trouble with memory and speech processing, and has recommended speech therapy to assist with those. (Which I still have to set up).

My husband listens to me tell him the same things repeatedly because I've forgotten I've told him. He repeats conversations with me because I've forgotten he'd already told me.

Anyway, sorry this is so long, but I wanted to say "Hi" and "Thank you" because reading your posts have made me feel like I'm not alone and I'm not going crazy.

K
Welcome and thanks for sharing your experience.

Like you I did have problems with speech processing and memory (including repeating myself often). I found the speech therapy very helpful in resolving these deficits. I also asked my wife to let me know when I did the repeating, I found that just being mindful of when this happened helped, as I actually began to recognize and then remember what I had said before, and I believe this helped also.

Having a supportive spouse and family is huge. Best to you as you continue this recovery journey.
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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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