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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 1
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 1
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Need Advice
Hello. I am new to NeuroTalk as of today. Please know all suggestions are welcome. Here is my son's story.
My son was hit in the head with a line drive BASEball that just left the bat in April 2014. It happened at school by a teacher. It was an accident, however the teacher was clearly negligent.
My son's son blacked out yet they made him walk across the street to the office. The teacher & office staff were not aware of concussion symptoms. I was called to come pick him up. My husband picked him up and took him to Urgent Care then the ER at Urgent Care's request for an MRI. CT, MRI, XRays all neg.
My son was unable to walk a straight line, he had emtional fits, extreme nausea, acted completely different than himself, short term memory loss, fatigue, became overwhelmed quickly and would become tearful or angry and nauseated. Oh, did I mention nonstop headaches and trouble visually focusing? My son was referred to a neurologist right away and is still seeing him.
Several people in the medical field have suggested that my son get into therapies for PT, vision, studying and other helps. My son was injured in the early part of 7th grade. He is now struggling to finish 7th grading using a home schooling format. My son's neurologist seems to think that once my son is "better all his symptoms will vanish". I am not so sure considering the research I've done. Even if they did, my son needs assistance to handle some of the emotional issues that come up and easing back into school so he can graduate with his friends. My son attended a private school. I feel I am getting no support from them.
I am so frustrated that my son is still dealing with the teacher's negligence. There must be more I can do for him!
I am open to all helpful comments or just words of encouragment.
Thank you!
PaulsMom
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