Thread: Who Diagnoses PCS?
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Old 03-08-2013, 11:52 AM
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Hi and welcome to NeuroTalk. PCS is problematic for doctors to diagnose medically since mTBI will often not show up on a CT or MRI. I agree with Shez, a neurologist would be best; I'd inquire whether they do a lot with work with mTBI patients, as there has been varying degrees of satisfaction from NT members in regards to diagnosis and treatment from neurologists.

Tell us a little bit more on which symptoms are presenting, and we can better support your question based on the collective experiences of the forum contributors.

Meanwhile hopefully this link will be helpful.

http://www.brainline.org/landing_pag...iagnosing.html

Best to you.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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