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Old 10-25-2011, 04:56 PM
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If it is covered by your insurance, I think it would be worthwhile.

I have had a WONDERFUL experience with my neuropsych. 2 weeks post accident my PCP turned me over to a neurologist. He "treated" me by telling me to rest and at 3 months said, this can't be nuerological any more, it's all in your head. I was so appalled, I started researching concussions in my area and got some advice from a few people I knew who had sports TBI. That is what sent me to my neuropsych.

So I guess I say go for it, with the caveat that it's only useful if you have a neuropsych who works primarily with just TBI patients. Mine did testing, and then referred me for vestibular therapy for balance and dizziness; physical therapy for my neck and back; vision therapy for visual problems; and a physical medicine and rehab doctor to help me work on nutrition and got me started on meds for migraines and anxiety.

Without this help, I think I would still be stuck back where I was 4 months ago, when I was just resting. I still rest constantly, but doing these various therapies is making daily life more bearable and liveable.

So if it's covered, and it's someone who knows TBI well, then I'd say go for it.
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