Yes, if you can find an advocate that would be great. I am in Canada and I'll give my experience here in Ontario.

For about two years I played the medical system game: GP, Osteopath, Psychiatrist, Sleep study doctor. NONE could help with my TBI complaints.

I found the Ontario Brain Injury Association and they were able to get me in to see a Neurosurgeon who specializes in head injuries, especially sports related injuries. I had to wait three weeks! Nice.

He saw my brain scan, asked why i was doing so well, and put me on a rehab plan. The rehab includes daily meditation, daily exercise and daily vitamin/mineral supplements.

In summary, 42 years of waiting for someone to understand became three weeks. I now read everything i can absorb about the brain and TBI, and I have taken responsibility for my own knowledge. An advocate has proven to be very valuable for me.

Myth- Brain Damage is always permanent.

after more serious brain injury, such as stroke, research indicates that — especially with the help of therapy — the brain may be capable of developing new connections and “reroute” function through healthy areas.
BrainFacts.org