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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 756
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 756
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Well, I got my teeth pulled today. It doesn't seem like it made any difference in my cognitive and speech problems. I didn't think it would...I honestly think I'm suffering from a neurodegenerative disease. There is no other explanation for why I've been declining. I've been searching for a year now for answers and I'm still empty handed (and headed).
I also went to a family doctor today for a physical. He didn't find anything wrong with me...Now, I'm off to get a blood test done that consists of everything I've already been tested for (numerous times).
So, this is what I've tried so far:
STD test (clean)
Regular check-up (clean)
MRI (clean, besides the original damage)
EEG (clean)
Chemistry blood test (clean)
Resting, minimizing stimulation, reducing stress, anti-depressants, seizure medication...plus more...
So what's next?
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.
Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.
Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.
Slowly but surely regaining my life back.
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