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Old 02-16-2013, 12:22 AM
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Fluctuating symptoms, aka the roller coaster, is very common for PCS. I find it "odd" that he doesn't know that. Then again, we probably know more about concussion/TBI than most doctors just from reading this forum.

It comes and goes for me too. It's much worse when I'm under stress or if my brain is flooded from overstimulation. Just the other night, I spit on the ground in front of a store and the security guard almost stepped in it, so I said "Careful not to spit...sit...STEP in it".

Ugh, it's embarrassing. But...what can we do???

As you can see...you're not alone. So I hope just knowing that will make you feel a little better.

Peace,

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.
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