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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 51
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 51
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Echoing everyone else's comments about the site being a great place to find information and empathy.
I also had multiple concussions as a child and never really thought about it before, since the symptoms never lasted very long. I had another 3 1/2 years ago playing softball. This one is the only that I've had Post Concussion Syndrome symptoms.
I had no apparent injury to the outside of my head, no marks, abrasions or bruises.
The CT showed three areas of minor bleeding that were confirmed by MRI. I've been told that concussions do not show on CT. I really think that I was diagnosed with concussion because the MD's ruled out everything else they could think of.
I agree with Mark that the neurologist is necessary to make sure nothing is structurally wrong, but not much help beyond possibly information and dealing with prophylactic drugs for headache prevention. Usually Depakote and Amiltrityline.
Traumatic Brain Injury is very different for everyone, althougth the symptoms you describe are consistent with most of us on this site.
Find a neuropsychiatrist if possible. I believe that's your best bet for treatment of your symptoms as well as psychological impacts of this dibilitating condition.
Take good care of yourself. Rest as much as possible, physically and mentally. Eat well. Avoid sugars and fats. Excercise gently when you are ready and gradually build stamina. Walk. Be prepared for some "bad" days when you are testing your limits.
There is no defined time period for healing, as everyone is different. Let your family and friends be there for you.
Use this site. There are many sucess story's here as well as the empathy.
Good luck to you.
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