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Old 06-10-2013, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffmw View Post
Did you ever have any problems with dyslexia after your accident?
I didn't have problems with dyslexia, but early in recovery I had problems with some verbal word finding, and problems with short term memory caused me to repeat myself often. Occupational and speech therapy was helpful in resolving this.

I’m not a doctor or psychologist but with your history of dyslexia it may just be resurfacing when you feel stressed. Slow meditative breathing may help calm this. Otherwise it sounds as if you have recovered pretty well. 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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