Sorry you had such a bad experience.
I had one too with the first neurologist I saw. I picked her just because she was close to my house. She told me I was making up my symptoms because I had repressed issues (ie "you're a nut") and that I never really even had a concussion (even though I was diagnosed in the ER and then at my GP and had no symptoms before the injury). No joking, this after she talked to me for a few minutes. She didn't even offer me any Paxil!
I was furious when I left her office, then sat in my car and cried. It was so rotten to go to someone for help and be treated like that. I think some doctors just don't want to deal with you if you don't fit in a neat little peghole so they write you off as a wacko.
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I think they did tons of bloodwork while I was in the hospital. After Mark informed me about hormones I did have my doctor check my blood last week- I think it was just thyroid though. (Haven't heard back).
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You should ask them to do a complete hormone and nutrient panel. There are some threads that cover this topic thoroughly. I found a good neurologist after spending a lot of time researching through doctor rating and credential sites online. He tested all my hormones and select nutrients, my thyroid and Vit D were low. I started with the Vit D first then started taking thyroid meds about 6 weeks ago and it has really made a difference in my energy level.
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that I need to let "Mother Nature takes it's course. You'll be fine and here's a little something to help you along the way." (Paxil) What I heard was "You're not injured, you're making this up- go home and get over it."
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I think it is true that time heals, all the same, there may be things that will help you heal faster. I agree with what mark and pcslearner said about the Paxil, you may want to look into some other things first. I don't know as much as Mark, but what you're describing sounds like some sort of mild seizure to me as well.
Mark mentioned upper cervical chiropractic. A friend referred me to one months ago but I did the PT thing first (it didn't help me this time, although it has in the past) and I honestly didn't want to make the drive because it's 45 minutes from my house, plus my insurance doesn't cover it. I finally went this week and it is already making a difference.
Things were out of whack in my upper neck, even I could see it on the x-rays. The D.C. I am seeing does something called Atlas Orthogonal and so far the results have been noticeable. It is very gentle and doesn't involve cracking and popping your head or neck around. I'll keep you posted but I really think this is helping. So that's my experience. I think there are other upper cervical techniques as well. Probably worth a little research and consideration. Every little bit of progess is worthy of a celebration (mild, with no whooping or head shaking ;-) Hang in there!
All the best,
Becca