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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 205
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Thanks for the tips. I'm trying to stay positive (it could have been worse!) but I'm slowing realizing the enormity of the rehab involved.
I got a copy of the report which states that there is "significant peripheral (possible lesion in semicircular canal) and central vestibular dysfunction".
They want an MRI of the posterior fossa / internal auditory canals for the central vesitbular issues.
The timeframes are helpful. My neurologist kept thinking I would be better at 3, 6, and 9 months, but he was always supportive when I didn't "recover".
It helps knowing that the horizon of recovery is out there--it just may be a little further out than "normal".
Big hugs to you all-this forum is such a comfort.
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The event: Rear ended on freeway with son when I was at a stop in stop and go traffic July 2012. Lost consciousness.
Post-event: Diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, ptsd, whiplash, peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction and convergence insufficiency. MRI/CT scans fine.
Symptoms: daily headaches, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, cognitive fog, light/noise sensitivities, anxiety/irritability, fatigued, convergence insufficiency, tinnitus and numbness in arms/legs.
Therapies: Now topamax 50mg daily; Propanolol and Tramadol when migraine. Off nortryptiline and trazodone. Accupuncture. Vitamin regime. Prism glasses/vision therapy. Vestibular therapy 3month. Gluten free diet. Dairy free diet. On sick leave from teaching until Sept. 2014.
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