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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 756
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I had a similar episode while walking last week. I, too, had the same symptoms you described and had to call 911.
You said the paramedic didn't believe you. Did you by chance tell them you were recovering from a TBI/concussion? Soon as you tell them that its a game-killer. Especially if you tell them it's happened before. They immediately act like they don't know what to say and offer little help. That makes me mad they wouldn't give you a brain scan. Most ER's will be quick to give you a CT. I can't have anymore of those. Usually you'll only be eligible for an MRI if you've been admitted.
Does you and your husband share the same vehicle? I'm sorry you had to walk in that condition.
I can't answer your question about a TIA. Only a doctor would be able to tell you that. Did the doctor give you a neurological exam?
Through my experience with the medical world in the last year and a half, I've found that if you tell the paramedics, ER doctor or even your own doctor you're recovering from a TBI (unless they are a brain injury specialist), they don't really know how to help you. I wouldn't say they don't believe you, it's more of they don't KNOW what to say because the brain is such a mysterious thing. There is still so much unknown about it and the doctor doesn't want to speak on something he knows nothing about.
Does that make sense?
Please, keep searching for that one doctor who will understand. It will make all the difference in the world.
Godspeed,
Nick
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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.
Last edited by SpaceCadet; 01-18-2013 at 08:43 PM.
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