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Old 01-08-2015, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by mouse1 View Post
Terminology is a big problem as is the reliance on scans to determine whether or not someone has a brain injury.

Just over two years since my injury I saw a Neurologist who said I have had a mild brain injury but the symptoms are anything like mild as we know.

This made perfect sense, but up until this point I had been told concussion/post concussion syndrome but it was a lot more than this.

I too used to be on this forum, looking for answers. This was largely due to doctors lack of knowledge/misunderstanding.

Plenty of rest, avoiding the internet, TV, alcohol and avoiding exercise is the way forward. Less is more!

Additionally, drugs like Cymbalta (only on 30mg now) and Lyrica (200 mg) daily have helped settle down my symptoms of low mood and neuropathic pain. I am a lot better and work full time and have even managed a 50km Cycle.

Most of us get completely or near completely better! The only problem is for some it takes a very long time!
Yes, the vast majority of people make excellent recoveries. I always try to point out to the newbies that the TBI forum isn't replete with Senior Members.
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