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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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That sucks. If you were having problems with depression or anxiety then that's where he could have helped you by prescribing meds. I thought you were having some of these problems? Are they gone now and if so that's great!
Who you really need to see to help you through this is a neuro psychologist and maybe a speech therapist? A neurologist will be very little help unless they are in a concussion clinic or something. They are only good if there's structural damage to the brain or if you need surgery or meds. Wouldn't hurt to see one but probably won't help either.
No matter what its just going to be time.
Sorry you didn't get any answers or help from him. I'm actually glad I'm dealing with private long term disability and not workers comp. They sound horrible! Keep in mind though they're still being fair and haven't cut you off. That's a good thing!
I hope your day gets better.
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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world.
Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances.
Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident.
The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful!
My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better!
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