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Originally Posted by SarahSmile0205
MVA on 1-12.. was in the ER on the 1-13... was told to go back to work on the 15th... didn't... saw my GP.. he had me on brain rest for a few weeks... tried to go back to work 2 different times, ended up back at ground zero.. back at home per the GP... went to the neuro on 3-4, she ordered a sleep study and some balance therapy. Along with the MD's I have seen an DO and a chiro for my neck. Neck is on the mend.
Initial symptoms were headache, nausea, loss of time, light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, and dizziness.
Until about a week ago I was still having noise and light sensitivity. That now comes and goes vs. being consistent. Nausea is gone, I now have ringing in my ears and am tired all the time and have a constant headache and am still dizzy.
I have been told that I still do not make much sense and leave gaping holes in what I am trying to convey... so please ask questions...
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Thanks, it helps to know when the injury occurred and current symptoms.
Two months probably seems like an eternity but in the TBI/PCS recovery world your injury is relatively recent. What you describe, including the sleep disorder you originally mentioned, are classic PCS symptoms.
In regards to the cognitive symptoms you describe "
I still do not make much sense and leave gaping holes in what I am trying to convey" you may want to request a referral to a clinical neuropsychologist for a neuropsychological assessment. This can be expensive but if you have health insurance it may be covered (mine was). The benefit to this is that the testing can help pinpoint specific deficit areas that may be helped by occupational or speech therapy.