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Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 58
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 58
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What should I expect with neuropsych testing?
As my appointment with a neuropsych at the Pittsburgh UPMC concussion clinic draws near, I was wondering what sort of testing I can expect to go through? Apparently this is the same facility that treats Pittsburgh professional sports athletes' concussions.
I really have no idea what to expect. Any comments or suggestions?
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I was in a snowboarding accident on January 19, 2013. I caught an edge on my snowboard while carving down the mountain without a helmet. I smacked the back of my head hard on the ground. I was not knocked out and it took about a week for symptoms to come into full effect.
Since my accident I have been in a cycle of feeling better and then relapsing. It has happened many times. Although I think the overall trend is slowly traveling up. My symptoms included headaches, anxiety, sensitivity to light and noise, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, trouble concentrating, brain fog, loss of social interest, irritability, and mood swings.
Many symptoms have since resolved and I am left with slight dizziness, sensitivity to large crowds and busy environments, small amounts of anxiety, and brain fog off and on.
I am currently under the care of a neuropsychologist at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic. I am also undergoing balance/vestibular physical therapy to help with my remaining symptoms.
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