Battling Combat PTSD and Conversion Disorder
 

I have been fighting with all kinds of issues for over 6 years now after returning from the Baghdad. Symptoms did not show themselves until about 1 year of being home. I thought nothing of it and continued on through life until it started to effect my work, family/friends and my safety. I have been to so many doctors and have don’t countless tests thinking I had a physical conditions. So now 5 years later doctors are pointing to conversion disorder which was discussed to me today by my VA psych doctor. She mentioned since tests have not produced any results she wanted to head down this road. At this point I am ready for anything new since I feel I have exhausted everything else.

So, I found this site and thought I could find a group who are going through the same traumas of conversion disorder. My symptoms are about 90% of multiple sclerosis but I was tested for that with a lumbar puncture. My worst symptom is this terrible constant pressure behind my eyes, preventing me from rolling them are closing my eye lids hard. So there it is, with this new diagnoses I am up for anything even if it is talking with strangers in a blog (my first online post!)

Welcome!
 

It's great to have you here at NT!
You'll find this to be a very caring and understanding community....a place you can feel 'safe'.....
I used to be leary of getting online, but once I felt comfortable sharing here, I have made so many wonderful friends.

I hope you can feel at home here and share your concerns.
You'll be amazed at how many others have issues as well, and just knowing that you are not alone in your struggles!

Just ask if you need help in finding your way around.
There are many folks who care......and we can learn and grow from YOU as well!

Truly Caring
Rae

Thanks!
 

Wow, thanks for responding and making me feel so welcome. So, whats next? Who do I work or talk with? How do I find others with simular symptoms and see how they are resolving them?

Welcome to the family!!
 

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. I am not sure if this forum is the right one but check into it.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum2.html

There are great number and caring fellow members here to assist you. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene :hug: