First my story: While putting something away in the garage, I hit my forehead on a shelf that I didn't see because I was wearing a ball cap and the sun was in my eyes. This was the end of September, 2012. No, I didn't go to the ER. Have had constant headache, fatigue, brain fog, cognitive issues, slight emotional and depression. Sensitive to loud noise and bright light.

I have gone to many doctors, including a physiatrist who dropped me because I saw him every week for a month and neuro who tells me he will see me at my next appt., and am frustrated with all of them. It's like they don't get it. In addition to this I did go to the ER, had a normal CT and was told it was a migraine. I also had a MRI for above drs while was also normal. Oh, let's include the thousands - ok maybe not that many, but it seemed like it - of blood/lab tests.

I know I am not the same as before my head injury, but it's as if they are afraid to diagnose me with a head injury or post concussion. (And this could stem from not going to the ER on the same day.) Instead the diagnosis is headache.

I understand the need to allow my brain to heal. I have just returned to work at 20 hrs a week. At the end of my 4 hr shift I am done and just want out of there and can't handle anymore - both of the work and people.

Thank you for hearing me vent! Is there something else I should or should not be doing?

Am so glad to have found this site!