I'm so sorry to hear this, Nick. I'm rooting for you and I very much hope you are able to get some relief some time soon.

I think it is far too early to come to any conclusions about your symptoms being permanent. A lot of people have continued to recover years after their injury (Gail Denton, author of Brainlash, is one such person).

It's really too bad that you don't have someone there helping you out and giving you support. Believe me, I know how difficult that is; I'm in a similar position in that I'm largely having to fend for myself these days...although I don't have to also take care of a toddler on top of that. Is there anyone close by who you can reach out to for help?

Stay strong and stay brave. Never give up.

Pete