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Hmmmmm
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Originally Posted by fast2furiousxx55
To add on my first post, I also had a CT scan which was fine. I had some sort of optic nerve test that I think tested the timing it took for the optic nerve to send info to the back of my head. Had nodes over my head and flashed lights in front of me.
1) I had a field vision test, other small test, and he observed my eyes. At the optometrist I had my eyes dilated and they checked pressure and a couple other things.
2) From doing some research and looking at these posts I think I may have to. Thanks!
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I had thAt test you talked about--very cutting edge apparently--measuring the strength and speed of the signals from your optic nerve to your brain. I'm not sure that it would catch everything though. I honestly don't know! I'll ask my doc if I get the chance. Other than that, a visual field test would not catch concussion-related vision problems, so the other tests you had are important. If you could tell me about those, I could advise about whether or not a second opinion would be potentially helpful. (It usually doesn't hurt!) as you now know, not all doctors know what they are talking about and even if someone is supposed to be good, they are useless to you if they are not well versed in treating patients with concussions!
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I have recovered my cognitive function, and I've overcome severe vertigo through sensory integration therapy. Wellbutrin has helped me escape depression. I have recently had a few stress-related migraines, as well as headaches stemming from eye strain. I'm also dealing with tinnitus, lack of stamina, extreme light sensitivity, and eye pain. Diagnosed with 9 different vision issues: convergence insufficiency, pursuit eye movement deficit, egocentric visual midline shift, photophobia, visual information processing delays, accommodative insufficiency, saccadic eye movement deficit, lack of coordination, and central peripheral visual integration deficit.
*First concussion: October 2010. I was pregnant and got rear ended. I associated my mild PCS symptoms with baby brain and blamed my light sensitivity on allergies and dry eyes.
*Second concussion: December 2011. I hit my head on a wooden beam, saw stars but did not lose consciousness, and I had very disturbing PCS symptoms but didn't go to the doctor.
*Third concussion: August 2012. I caused a car accident as a result of PCS symptoms. Thankfully no one was injured but me. My husband confronted me, and I finally sought help and took medical leave from work. My symptoms worsened, and I developed severe vertigo.
*Fourth concussion: November 2012. I was riding in a car with a friend and we were hit head on by a driver who lost control of her car. I didn't have a big increase in PCS symptoms.
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