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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
Ephie,
As the elder statesman LOL on this forum regarding Multiple Impact Syndrome, welcome to Neuro Talk.
I am confused by your request for information about multiple non-sport, non-war concussions. There is no difference between a sport concussion and a non-sport concussion. War concussions are often complicated by PTSD. That is a entirely different struggle.
Your age has an impact on recovery. Before 25 years old, recovery is more likely. The brain is still maturing and changing. After 25, the brain is in a static condition. It will recover but not like at a younger age. Once the person reaches 40 or so, the brain will struggle to recover and will start an age related slow decline.
A concussion, or multiple concussions will be tough on the older brain. Also, for women is in a pre or peri menopause stage, the low progesterone will leave the brain more vulnerable to injury. It is not uncommon for hormones to start changing in women as young as 40.
I am glad to hear you hubby only commented about your personality since your last concussion. A more critical comment would be a worry. Work hard to understand your emotional symptoms. You can overcome the emotional flatness with good choices and disciplined behavior.
Understanding your deficits from a clinical point of view can help with the work-arounds and other accommodations you need to have a successful and full life.
Have you considered having a neuro-psychological assessment? It will help you understand your dysfunctions. It may also help you understand your capabilities of maintaining a job. I had to finally give up trying to work regularly and applied for Social Security Disability.
If you have any specific questions regarding the research you were hoping to find, feel free to ask them here. I have been seriously following the research for over a decade and less intensely for three decades.
Hope we can help.
My best to you.
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Thanks, Mark.
I probably should have included more information as to my age, prior physical and mental state and the fact that my issues started to compound after my second concussion (age 30). I understand the physiology you speak of, I didn't want to get too wordy, nor focus too much on myself. Hubby was being funny. He's been through most of this with me and sometimes joking about the situation keeps me from falling off the deep end.
Just wondered if research had been done on multiple concussions from non-sport subjects or subjects with excellent health. The overall physiological state of an athlete should, in theory, contribute to the healing of a brain injury. I was just wondering if there was research that took into account the overall physiological state of a non-athlete and how that may or may not be a contributing factor to the healing process of a brain with multiple concussions.
I've only just begun reading up on this multiple concussion thing. Recent meta-analysis shows inconclusive results but that some correlations do need further investigation. I just want to be fully informed prior to talking with my Dr. about my revelations.
Thanks again, Mark.