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Old 01-25-2016, 05:54 PM
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Default Studies that show mTBI can have lasting effects

Hi

Is there any literature / studies that actually show that mTBI symptoms can still be debilitating even after 2 years?

If you want to know why I am asking, here is the long story:

I had a neurologist visit today. It's been almost 2 years since my injury. Mine is a work comp. case. Up until this point the neurologist has been very understanding and "on my side". Today I sensed her starting to question why I would still be having bad symptoms. She said that I should be better by now and that usually symptoms only last 6 months or a year at most.

She wants me to get neuropsych testing again, but last time the test showed no real cognitive impairment, which I feel to be true and very lucky to have. But my problem is that the dizziness and fatigue are still very debilitating after a few hours of activity. Neuropsych tests do not show this.

I feel that my neurologist will want to declare Maximum Medical Improvement soon and have me go back to work. I do not feel that I can work more than half-time at this point. How do I "prove" the debilitating dizziness and fatigue to work comp. and the neurologist?
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Injury: March 2014. Hit hard on top of head by heavy metal farm tool. LOC. MRIs and Cat Scans clear. PCS ever since. 33 year old female. Trying to stay positive!

Persisting Problems:
fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, vestibular balance and vision problems, vision static, tinnitus, hearing loss, slight sensitivity to noise, sometimes the insomnia comes back, sensitivity to stress, exercise intolerance, emotional problems - But I still have much to be thankful for.
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