"Well I'm starting to get concerned, your symptoms aren't improving and I think your situation may be permanent." Words you never want to hear from the doctor. Basically heres some more meds and we'll add Lexapro to help alliviate some anxiety symptoms. It's been almost eight months. My Neurologist said by six months the brain really doesn't heal much after that. I've also heard it can take up to 18 months. When I said this to the doctor he reiterated that six months is healing period. I may improve a little bit but he's doubtful. So now I'm left with...now what? I contacted my workman's comp attorney and they dont do social security claims.

My question is, " Do I contact an attorney now? Even if enough time hasn't gone by?

Has anyone else had significant healing after eight months?

I asked him about rehabilitation etc and he says the headinjury clinic should be doing this stuff. He's not even sure why they sent me back to him when they have a neurosurgeon and neuropsychologist.

Needless to say I'm real down. I think I'm in shock. Not sure. Today is my son's birthday and I'm not feeling it. So I have to snap out of this at least for a little while and try to obsess.

I did mention the whooshing and head pressure and the doc had no words of advice on that one. He did say he can order another mri if it would make me feel better.

BA humbug.