Hi everybody:

My name is Mike and I came across this site while searching for information on TBI and am very glad to have done so.

I was a healthy, average guy until 2008 when I deployed to Iraq with the United States Air Force. I was injured during a mortar / rocket attack on base and the resulting injuries were severe and frequent migraine headaches, 3 herniated discs in my lower back, and numbness/ weakness in both legs. i was also diagnosed with mid TBI.

Then in February of 2013 I was assaulted, ironically while at a VA hospital when trying to schedule a neurology appointment. The result was a severe TBI with LOTS of secondary issues including vision issues with my right eye and a right brachial plexus injury.

To make this short, I have undergone LOTS of therapy and rehab but am still coping with the residuals. I hope this forum / board will provide me some insight and help from others who have experienced similar circumstances.