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Old 10-21-2007, 01:32 AM
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I was referred to NeuroPsych ... my appointment is scheduled for Monday next week.
I'm not sure what to expect....

I also had concerns about being "tested" in these ways but wish I had gone when I was first referred last spring, after (another) TBI in winter generated more severe cognitive and other persistant compromising affects .

I 've had few more concussions since. If I had been tested earlier perhaps more could've have been done, or at least some documentation of my brain for comparison of if/how the subsequent injuries have affected me (esp. since I've continued to have additional head injuries...mostly from falls.)

Each injury does seem to have consequences. Since my last concussion [from fall down 14 stairs w/ 5 minutes of unconciousness] a few weeks ago, I've had horrible insomnia, more cognitive problems, emotional volitility, and other problems.
Constant headaches and other chronic pain exaccerbated. I've had for years . Began when I was hit by car as pedestrian 12 years ago, but got much worse when I was struck in head by wheelchair lift last Dec. It was after that accident that "new" issues--cognitive, emotional, etc. emerged & persisted So I was referred to NeuroPsych. but missed scheduled appt.

When I thought I was getting better didn't think I needed to go... but now since these other injuries, and persisting & worsening problems, will go..... and see what NeuroPsych & tests may reveal

I will update & share more...

Wishing all the Best....
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