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Old 02-11-2012, 01:43 PM
AllAmericanAmy AllAmericanAmy is offline
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Location: Southwest Michigan
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AllAmericanAmy AllAmericanAmy is offline
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Location: Southwest Michigan
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Way to go, Xanadu. Way to mess up MY pity party!

We've had a rough start to 2012 with 2 break-ins in our garage losing $8000 in tools the first time and a $10,000 Harley the 2nd time. Insurance denied the first claim and the 2nd is pending. We moved from our home of 23 years to one of our smaller rentals so it is easier for hubby to get around and less stairs for him to fall on, etc. Thus, Farm Bureau says they won't pay because we weren't occupying the house at that time. Nevermind we are out there 3 - 5 times every week doing stuff...

So, I've gone from feeling completely overwhelmed to slightly beyond completely overwhelmed.

So I thank you for your timely reminder (I know it was directed at those of you with PCS, but I have PCS by association ).
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Blessings to you...
AMY

Wife of 54 year old hubby who sustained TBI January 2011 downhill skiing.

Hubby is: Machinist, off work since injury. 70% of the time feels really, really rotten (better! Used to be 99% of the time) 30% of time he just feels bad but can push thru to do something.

Current Symptoms: Light & noise sensitivity, brain fog (lessened by Zoloft), extreme fatigue, balance issues (walks with cane), cognitive problems (slowed & more difficult thinking), overwhelmed easily. Difficulty falling asleep but then could stay asleep for 12 hours or more
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(Uses CPAP machine while sleeping due to apnea NOT caused by TBI)

All symptoms increased by stress, fatigue & crowds. Jostling movements (walking briskly, bumpy rides) are VERY bad & cause severe set-back

Seems to help: Taking 150mg Zoloft at night for symptom control, especially helps with "brain flips / swishing when walking" and brain fog (helped). 300 mg Gabapentin (100 3xdaily) for headaches (works pretty well. Minor headaches are eased by combined Acetaminophen & aspirin). Xanax for anxiety, but also seems to slow the overstimulation feeling when out-and-about. Feels best while lying down (vertical position seems to bring on symptoms)

Misc: Clear EEG, clear MRI'S (2 of them). No cut, bump or bruise after accident - all damage internal
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Oddly enough, he's not bothered at ALL by tv
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Praise the Lord he has NO difficulty driving.
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