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Old 12-06-2014, 11:47 AM
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Abbi,

This doctor is dead wrong. Loss of consciousness has nothing to do with severity of injury. Nor does impacting the head. Plus, severity of impact forces are not directly related to prolonged symptoms. There are plenty of forces at play in a whiplash injury to cause a concussion. Here are some links:
http://www.northshore.org/neurologic...njury-program/
http://www.brainline.org/content/201...oncussion.html
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/concus...ator-1.1090165

Here's one from your side of the pond.
http://fowlerkennedy.com/wp-content/...Guidelines.pdf
Notice is says "Concussions can be caused by a blow to the head, face, neck or body."

Whiplash is the common cause of concussions where there was no head impact.

Your Neuro Psych Assessment report should be able to show your dysfunction.

I am concerned about this specific doctor writing your report. He is a classic 'biased against concussions causing long term symptoms' doctor.

My best to you.
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