[I have had chiro since the week of the accident but more of the aggressive type you talkede about, also heat and stim, and massage therapy. I am sarting new therapy this week with OT gor cognitve and PT for headaches and gait imbalance.
I do have an attorney who seems to be on top of everything at this point. right now he is focused on my WC and then will work on my other case. y accident was a hit and run so it just makes things even more fun. I will try the ice, but I usually use heat.
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mom35,
Welcome to NeuroTalk. You found a place where plenty of others have had a similar experience. I am sorry to hear you are struggling so.
Has anybody recommended any upper cervical therapy to help with your head aches? Sometimes, an upper cervical chiropractor (NUCCA.org) can help with this. Or a PT who does gentle traction and gentle manipulations during the traction. If you are tender to the touch behind your ears, that would show an injury at C-1 and C-2. Avoid and 'twist the head and pop' chiro treatments. they are probably too aggressive for your injury.
As you recognized, getting some non-drug relief from your migraines will help to make it so you can better recognize your cognitive symptoms. Rest and quiet is the best therapy for them. Sounds like that is a tall order for a mom.
The cognitive issues you are going through are not uncommon, especially to people here.
You should find a good mTBI with whiplash attorney. You will likely get better results from a personal injury claim that WC although you are way ahead of the game with the cognitive diagnosis. It sounds like that dx came through the WC process.
Finding an PI attorney who really understands concussion/mTBI issues will be important. The cognitive issues can be problematic to get properly compensated for. There is no way anybody can set a timeline for your recovery.
You should be icing your upper neck to help with inflammation. It may help your head aches.
If you explain the cognitive and other neurological non-head ache symptoms you are struggling with, someone here should have some ideas to help you tolerate them better.
Where are you? Maybe I can find you a few attorneys to check with who likely understand the neurological issues. Knowing you have an attorney who understands mTBI can help reduce your anxiety. Anxiety is counter to recovery.
We are here for you. Let us know how we can help.
My best to you.
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