[Dmom3005]

* Amikehoover's post copied to this thread*

[I am new to NeuroTalk. In June 2011 I was building a wire gate on the ranch I work on. I have built them many times, but on this ocassion a wire came free and a hedge gate post cracked me in the head. Stubborn me didn't go to the ER even though I drove to the other side of town before realizing where I was. After a few days I seemed to get my mind back to normal, I would have pressure in my head in the evenings and when visiting a bigbox store I would check my blood pressure and it would be thru the roof. Thinking this is my only problem I head to the DR. to get it addressed. Once the blood pressure comes down the rest of my symptoms explode. Granted this is now months after the head injury. Now I have went to one neurologist who just doesn't seem to want to do anything, nothing but take my money for months. Now workers comp is envolved and their neurologist thinks I need to take Aleve or Acetomenophen. This is after not examining me. I have always hated Doctors now I know why. they take and take your money but when something is wrong they just turn a blind eye to you. The first neurologist diagnosed me with TBI and the last one with chronic post concussion syndrome. I just want to get better.

Does anyone know what I am talking about when I say I can feel it coming on. I don't really get a headache but usually a burning sensation in the spot where the post hit me. Then as it progresses I loose my concentration and my balance. I don't really notice it so much but other people I work with say that I start moving really slow. Some times it gets bad enough where I cann't talk and other times I cant come up with what I want to say and my speech is slow. I have tried to conve what is happening to the dr.s.

Has anyone else had this? Will it eventually go away]



This was moved, So we can post to you. Welcome to NeuroTalk.
Donna

[Dmom3005]

Hi I have had many head injuries. I can't state that I have had exactly the same issue you are having. But yes I have had some very close to
the same thing.

I have issues of concentration, off balance, and missing words at times. But when I have a head injury, I can have many things happen.

But the best thing you can do is find a Neurologist that understands

Traumanic brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome.

Which is the hardest thing to get over. I have a standard thing I
usually have to do. I end up getting into my primary after a incident.
And usually have to go to physical therapy because if I have a head injury
I need to have my balance rechecked also.

I have had Issues with this before that had to be taken care of with
vestibular training.

We have a TBI and Post Tramatic Injury group here. That I highly recommend
you come visit.

We have many that are excellent at helping.

Donna

[Rrae]

Welcome to NT!

LOTS of great caring people here! Make yourself right at home. As Donna said, come over to the TBI forum!
Here's the shortcut link to take you there:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=92
It's great to have you!

Caring,
Rae

[Darlene]

Amikehoover,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene