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Old 10-14-2009, 11:01 PM
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Well, you came to the place where most of us have lived with these issues and do understand.

We agree than most others, including many doctors do not understand.

What kind of deficits did the neuropsych diagnose?
Did she try to say you also suffer from depression? It is a common neuropsych diagnosis after concussion. Some of the tests will indicate depression because there is crossover between concussion/Mild Cognitive Impairment and depression, especially on the MMPI-II.

What have you done to try to heal?

The over-stimulations and stress situations can take you right back to square one. Avoid them like the plague. Prevention is a big part of your recovery.

Nurtition is very important. Some blood work to determine if you have a B-12 deficiency would be worth while.

Getting your vitamin levels up, especially B-6 and B-12 along with all of the rest is very important.

Have you been examined by a ophthalmologist or neuro-ophthalmologist?

Normal run of the mill neurologists are often not much help. You need to find one who has a special knowledge of concussion.

Down load Dr Glen Johnson's TBI Survival Guide at www.tbiguide.com.

I suppose you have had a CT done since you concussion. If it was shortly after, you might want to have it repeated. Many concussion injuries will show normal right away but show problems a few days later.

Let us know what else is going on. There are plenty of knowledgeable people here to help.
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