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Old 07-03-2014, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sciencetoy View Post
I'm grateful to still be alive, but I see from sites like this that there are all sorts of things that can be done to help recover from my brain issues. I do have medicare , but can't possibly figure out enough of how medicare works to use it to get any kind of therapy (brain injuries suck). And I can't pay any co-pays. And I don't have transportation to get anywhere.

Mostly I'm just complaining. Of course if anyone has any ideas where I can get help and maybe recover a little bit - it would be great.

Or suggestions for free do-it-yourself brain treatment. - Thanks.
Welcome to NT. Sorry to hear of your challenges, which I wouldn't consider complaining.

You didn't say where you live, but you may want to check out http://www.biausa.org/

Find your state (link at the top of the page) and there may be resources or at least support groups in your area.

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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