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Old 04-29-2013, 11:06 AM
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Hi and welcome. Acquired brain injuries come fom various sources, where a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is defined as an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force.

http://www.biausa.org/FAQRetrieve.aspx?ID=43913

I'd say a poisoning that caused brain injury qualifies as an "external force". More importantly, this is a place to seek support and share experiences.

The fact that you are "able to get better" doesn't mean you don't have a TBI, ABI, or that you don't belong here. If I wasn't "able to get better" I'd be in a care facility somewhere wondering what happened and what year it was.

Stick around, ask questions, and share your experience with us.

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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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