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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 905
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 905
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Hey there scubmike :)
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Originally Posted by scubamike
Hi everybody:
My name is Mike and I came across this site while searching for information on TBI and am very glad to have done so.
I was a healthy, average guy until 2008 when I deployed to Iraq with the United States Air Force. I was injured during a mortar / rocket attack on base and the resulting injuries were severe and frequent migraine headaches, 3 herniated discs in my lower back, and numbness/ weakness in both legs. i was also diagnosed with mid TBI.
Then in February of 2013 I was assaulted, ironically while at a VA hospital when trying to schedule a neurology appointment. The result was a severe TBI with LOTS of secondary issues including vision issues with my right eye and a right brachial plexus injury.
To make this short, I have undergone LOTS of therapy and rehab but am still coping with the residuals. I hope this forum / board will provide me some insight and help from others who have experienced similar circumstances.
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Just wanted to say Welcome to NT and so glad you found the site. I can't help you with the TBI but I know others will follow with helpful posts. I have small fiber neuropathy.
I too want to thank you for everything you've done for our country. Bless You. I'm an Air Force brat (in every sense of the word !) and have a huge appreciation for our men in uniform. My dad served in Nam from 70 to 71, came home for a year and dang if they didn't send him back to Thailand for a year. He had no physical injuries but the mental were just as bad or worse.
Take care and I hope you find a lot of good friends here....these are some very warm and caring folks.
Debi from Georgia
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