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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Phoenix AZ
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Location: Phoenix AZ
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Welcome to NT.
All things considered, if the primary symptoms are the headaches and general fuzzuness, I would guess that through rest, good nutrition including vitamin supplements (see the supplements thread in the sticky section above) and refraining from alcohol or any other non-prescribed drugs you should see improvement relatively soon. Nine days is not a long time when it comes to brain injury; some TBI symptoms can be delayed in presenting, so watch for symptoms such as vertigo, memory problems, nausea, and sensitivity to light or noise.
If none of the above symptoms present and the headaches start to dissipate, my guess is you should be fine by the September trip.
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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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