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Originally Posted by DejaVu
Hi Diandra,
Ouch! 
I agree, you may have a concussion.
Concussion are often graded, levels 1-3.
If someone was unconscious at the time of injury and has ongoing symptoms, they usually qualify for level 3.
I am still recovering from a concussion and whiplash from a random assault in a park, just over two years ago now. I have had to stay on an anti-epileptic medication to help with headaches and with mood changes. I now have a tendency toward moodswings and irritability which are best helped with this medication, thus far. I feel "tortured" by my brain's sensitivities now, when not staying on this med. (I had lost short-term memory for several months and had also lost impulse control. These were drastic changes in my personality and scary.) I am glad I can take the med and glad it helps.
This is not my first concussion, which may be a factor (for me).
MRIs and other scans can look fine with concussions; yet, it's good to check.
Glad your doctor is aware and looking into this.
I hope your symptoms resolve quickly!
Oh, wanted to share: http://www.biausa.org/mild-brain-injury.htm
Take care, Diandra. 
Warmly,
DejaVu |
Dear DV,
Thanks so much.....that website is very helpful.
My confusing issue is that I already had so many of the concussion symptoms because yrs ago I had an infection in my brain from Lyme Disease. The effects seem to be permanent. it has caused me to be cognitively slower, short term memory issues, have huge problem with something called "executive function"....being able to stay focused and on task. I have a severe startle response. I get disoriented and confused easily.
I have light, sound and movement/vibration hypersensitivity. Have almost daily headaches and occasional migraines. Get dizzy.
I feel best/most calm in the wee hours like 1 am when the house and street are all silent, no light, movement or sounds and I can just sit in the still darkness. I guess the good news is I am already used to all the concussion symptoms!
Having been assaulted is just horrid. I am so sorry that happened to you.
What a terrible way to have been injured.
I hope the medical folks who are helping you give you hope that your your symptoms will all resolve in time.
In my younger days, I was also assaulted and it was the PTSD that took longer then the physical issues to resolve...they did not recognize that back then and it was yrs before it went away, but it did.
I am glad you have a med that is helping you.
I am sending healing energy to you and prayers that all your symptoms will resolve. You have a great attitude and that is a big part of the battle.
Thanks again DV,
Diandra