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Old 01-26-2012, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by xanadu00 View Post
Just in case you didn't know this already, as i didn't, MRIs are EXTREMELY loud. They are mandated to give you ear plugs, but even with the plugs the noise is extremely unpleasant. This could be an issue if you have sound sensitivity, as I do. I had one done today and was too dizzy to walk for almost half an hour afterward; then I got really tired and foggy. Fortunately, I had also scheduled a massage for a few hours later, and that seemed to help me settle down a bit. So if you need to schedule an MRE and are sound sensitive, it would be a good idea to plan on arranging for someone else to drive you home, and plan a lot of quiet time after your MRI...maybe even schedule a massage, as I did (luckily).

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When I went for my MRI, they put some big headphones on me with music on low. I was able to hear all the weird, annoying sounds the MRI machine was making over the music. That day I also discovered I was claustrophobic.

I'm glad I asked for the headphones, the noises alone would have probably drove me insane.
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.

Slowly but surely regaining my life back.
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