Please tell me about your possible CRPS. I know a man who fought its aggressive progressive form that advanced up his leg from his foot for years until he took a step that many considered drastic but changed his life for the better. His CRPS had destroyed his marriage and family relationships.

Living with CRPS pain makes the challenges of TBI much worse. Stress magnifies TBI symptoms.

I urge you to be brief with your narrative. Let Dr Johnson diagnose you with minimal subjective complaints unless he specifically asks. Maybe a few " I used to be able to do 'xyz' but I have struggled to do xyz since my injury. I hope to understand this struggle and maybe learn some work-arounds. " "I get stuck in self-doubt when I can't do things that I think I should be able to do." Don't sound whiny. Sound like you want to get better.

For me, the NPA report just told me my struggles were real. I was not crazy or deluding myself. I've had 2 since my first NPA in 2002.