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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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functional brain damage
I think once you get to the level of PCS-- no matter how long or short you have it, you just do have some brain damage. That said, I feel I have a high level of functional brain damage and it renders me able to work, think, and do much of what I used to do. What's differnt is the tinnitis in one ear, my dislike / mild intolerance of bright screens, and when I am tired, I am very tired. I can assure you this is not who I was.
100 percent should not be your goal. Get back to the highest level you can and learn to live with what comes.
I think that is learning to live with brain damage. I think that is realistic.
Love to you all
poetrymom
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013.
Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines,
Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something.
Therapy I had: vestibular
3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling.
9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms.
I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery.
Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired.
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