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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Delaware River Valley, USA
Posts: 63
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Delaware River Valley, USA
Posts: 63
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Well, the neurologist is a specialist in the brain, so s/he simply knows more about it that the GP. A GP can probably treat a basic concussion fine. At the point where you begin having additional or changed symptoms or complications, you might want to thinking about looking for a neuro. I doubt they would scan you. They would have done that right after your injury if there was a question. It's more a matter of having more experience and knowledge in the area. While rest is usually the main course of action, sometimes there is a call for other modalities, such as vestibular therapy, that a GP may not think of.
My GP had already referred me to a neurologist for my migraines because they were such a significant problem, so I already had her when I hit my head. Having the relationship established made it a lot easier. But if you can get a recommendation from someone for a good, compassonate, competent neurologist, then yeah, I'd recommend it.
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About me: Married 45yo mother of two girls. In July 2014, I hit my head on the side of the pool; since then I've had 3 lesser concussions, one of which was due to MVA.
For the 5-10 years prior to that I’ve had what I now realize were possibly 20+ undiagnosed concussions or sub-concussions. Likely most of these result from Duane's Syndrome, for which I now have prism glasses. Have successfully done vestibular therapy and plan to start vision therapy.
Current companions: Significant depression, anxiety, hyperacusis, difficulty with verbal expression (recall & word mixups), mild spacial/vestibular issues. Feelings of disconnect in relationships.
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