Hi MsRRio,

I was wondering what happened after that nightmare testing. I was hoping you would get some recommendations on how to proceed but having gone to doctors paid for by Insurance Companies I wasn't too convinced you'd get any help. I was hoping psychologists might be different.

My suggestion would be to find your own neuro-psychologist that understands concussions and have her read the report and either provide her own findings or explain it to you (if needed) with some possible treatment plans.

From what you said above, workers comp hasn't actually said you have to go back to work right? I'm still reading it as pretty positive that you can "return to full time employment when symptom free from the injury" That doesn't mean now! Also he is saying that your recovery is slightly delayed... meaning you have NOT recovered yet.

We are very complex beings and everything works together so thinking that a history of migraines and depression isn't going to effect concussion recovery would be wrong. Just like my fibromyalgia and prior history of 4 whiplashes is definitely affecting my recovery but is not the reason I am this way to begin with. The concussion is why everything is flared up.

Without the concussion you would not be having migraines and depression/emotional issues but without your history of migraines and depression perhaps you might have been one of the lucky ones better before one month. It is clear that a history of psychological issues is a warning of possible delayed recovery.

I know that it sounds like she's diminishing what you're going through and the stress of constantly worrying about either being forced back to work or cut off WC must be also contributing to how bad you're feeling. WC people and insurance people will NEVER say anything to make it sound like they agree you are really sick. I was off with cancer and they were all rosy and I was going back to work anytime. It's their job never to talk about things in the negative and get you back as soon as possible.

My insurance company is starting an independent "get her back to work" strategy so I know how scary it is to think about having to go back before your ready but mine hasn't actually said "you're going back NOW" and neither has yours so try to stay positive and keep healing.

The good news is that you are getting to a point where hopefully you'll start to see some large steps forward! Those prism glasses could be a huge step in the right direction and getting a little exercise to keep the oxygen going to your brain and you'll be seeing some results soon!

I hope today is a better day for you. <hug>

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