Thread: Neuropsychiatrist or neurosurgeon? Whom should I consult next?
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Old 10-01-2014, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Galaxy1012 View Post
Should I see a neuro psychiatrist or a neurosurgeon? Or a plain psychiatrist for that matter?

I was surprised to see when my physiatrist told me about concussions and how it has affected my body. She immediately recognised that I was brain injured when she saw me entering her cabin! At least she was tons better in knowledge when compared to a well known and renowned neurologist I last saw who was plain **** and blamed it all on my anxiety!
A neurosurgeon isn't indicated unless there is a aneurysm, bleeding, clotting or some other physical problem within the brain that requires surgical intervention, which is very unlikely after six months.

What did your physiatrist advise? Mine ordered a neuropsychological assessment from a clinical neuropsychologist and then tailored my therapies based on deficit areas identified. I'd start there since she seemed to recognize your symptoms being related to the mTBI.
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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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