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Old 06-19-2012, 01:32 PM #1
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My name is Brian, I live in the mountains of northern New Mexico USA and I am a life time headache sufferer and concussion victim and I don’t know if they are connected or not. When I was growing up (by the time I was 8) I had had over 100 concussions (no physical abuse) from any minor bump on the head the Dr’s said that the outward swelling that most people would get for me went inward causing pressure on the brain resulting in visual effects, headaches, vomiting, cold sweets, ext. and that the symptoms would go away in about 24hr’s and they did, after that I can remember 3 other concussions caused by a harder impacts to the head.
My concern is the memory loss and loss of concentration that I am experiencing now, I have heard about studies on sports athletes and school kids but I have not been able to find out about any studies of long term / old injuries or anything that would help me or that my experience may help others in the future.
If anyone has any information or ideas I would appreciate it.
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Hi Brian, welcome. There is a very active community here that discusses TBI and PCS. See you there!

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HI all,
My name is Brian, I live in the mountains of northern New Mexico USA and I am a life time headache sufferer and concussion victim and I don’t know if they are connected or not. When I was growing up (by the time I was 8) I had had over 100 concussions (no physical abuse) from any minor bump on the head the Dr’s said that the outward swelling that most people would get for me went inward causing pressure on the brain resulting in visual effects, headaches, vomiting, cold sweets, ext. and that the symptoms would go away in about 24hr’s and they did, after that I can remember 3 other concussions caused by a harder impacts to the head.
My concern is the memory loss and loss of concentration that I am experiencing now, I have heard about studies on sports athletes and school kids but I have not been able to find out about any studies of long term / old injuries or anything that would help me or that my experience may help others in the future.
If anyone has any information or ideas I would appreciate it.
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Just wanted to welcome you. You have been giving the right forum to go to. Also we have lots of other forums and we even have social forums. I wish you well and I do hope you find some answers.

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Default Feeling really Good/ Normal after swimming ........

Hi PCS community ,

I liked to share with you one thing which happenned to me Sunday.
For the father`s day kids want to spend the day at pool . My hubby and I said good idea since we didn't spend muc time wit the kids lately with my condition.

I was so anxious to aggravate my situation but was really had fun and I was really surprised to felt normal again . Whata wonderfull state. It s beeen close to 6 months now and I am also very curious is anybody felt that way .

It felt like my brain got a lots of oxygen .

Can somebody please respond .... I am going to see my doc this week and would like him to answer me but I really don't believe in doctor anymore.

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Hello Halgan
you may want to post this on the PCS forum
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Brian,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Here are a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Welcome to Neuro Talk Brian!! You have really suffered through a life-time of pain. Hope you will be able to find the answers and support needed. I also have been a life-time pain sufferer as well however not in the same places as you!! Again, welcome!

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I just wanted to welcome you to Neuro talk. I am sory you suffer from TBI. this forum has alot of compassionate people. Hope you find all the support and information you need. Make yourself at home here. It is kind of like a big family. I have been around for about two years now, came here in a panic over an upcoming surgery. I never left for the friendships I discovered. Welcome again. I wish you all the best. ginnie
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