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Originally Posted by trevorh92626
Hey Nick, sorry to hear about all of your symptoms brother, you and I have very similar cases and we seem to be near the same age (I'm 20). Got a skull fracture/TBI (no coma) when I was 13, seemed like I fully recovered In a couple months. Then in December 2015 I got completely knocked out on the asphalt by a few guys and pounded for a good amount of time after I was out cold (woke up in ER next morning barely recognizable) . What worries me now is what seems to be an increasing sensitivity to movement. I have to monitor how my feet touch the ground, can't move my head to fast or I will DEFINITELY feel it, cars bumps are jarring, but with my 220lb frame it seems like my feet touching the ground gives my head the biggest jolt. I am trying everything and will absolutely not give up, if I keep going on this way it won't be much of a life at all. Just paid for 40 visits at a hyperbaric place near my house (I'll keep u
Posted) on that, I am doing extensive research on the stem cells (hopefully that will help with the over sensitive head, luckily parents will pay for treatment) . I am trying to get a lot of rest, head movement excrsizes, powerful DHA fish oil, magnesium, d3, lots of fresh Turmeric and curcumin supplements, literally devoting my life to trying to heal. I think we should keep in touch we can use the support of each other. I think it's pretty rare two guys who aren't even old enough to drink yet can't even move their head swiftly without getting jarred, sad stuff but I feel like not giving up is the key. Can't wait to hear back from you man, God bless
Sincerely, Trevor
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Hey Trevor,
I would appreciate keeping in touch. You're right, it seems we have a lot in common.
Frustrating beyond belief to feel like we've been taken out of life when it's just beginning. I've already taken this last year off, and I suspect I may not be able to go to college this coming fall, either. But I'm staying hopefully. If not next fall, then next fall.
The good news is I have read/been told by doctors that younger brains are more resilient/neuroplastic, and have supposedly better times with recovery.
I'm beginning a new rehab program that supposedly yields good results. The walls of the facility are lined with signed thank you photos upon signed thank you photos of High shook and college athletes who recovered and returned to their sports. Granted, I'm sure there are plenty who don't. But hey. I'll let you know how it goes as time progresses