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Old 03-14-2014, 11:07 AM #1
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Hi Audrey and welcome to NeuroTalk.

Since this just happened yesterday it's too early to tell if there will be any lingering issues. Insults to the brain can cause all sorts of odd behavior, as signals through the synapses are disrupted.

Things to watch for over the next few days: headaches, dizziness, blurry vision, vomiting, balance problems, speech problems (confusion, word finding difficulties, etc.). If these symptoms continue to present a visit to the ER is in order.

Most (~ 85%) concussions resolve themselves with no residual affects.

http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/signs_symptoms.html

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Hi Audrey and welcome to NeuroTalk. Here is the link to our TBI Forum...

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html

Lots of good information there.
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thank you! y'all are so helpful. i'm going to go check out that forum now.
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Audrey,

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

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Ok guys now I'm worried. It's been probably close to 2 days since the incident. Not only have his cognitive functions improved at all but he has been crying pretty consistently for the past 24 hours. I tried to talk him into going to the walk in clinic but he says the last time he had one and went to the ER they told him that there was nothing they could do for him and that he should just go home and sleep so now he refuses to go. I'm not really sure what to do at this point...
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Hi Audrey

the best forum to answer these questions for you is our TBI/PCS forum that was linked for you before
here it is again
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html
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