Compressed Brain Stem and Vestibular Disorder
 

1. What kind of complication can a compressed brain stem cause?

2. What kind of complications can a vestibular (inner ear) disorder cause?

I couldn't find anything online about complications that a compressed brain stem would cause...maybe I'm not searching for the right thing?...and someone on another forum told me that a lot of my symptoms sound like the cause of a vestibular disorder. So I'm wondering what problems that would cause and how I could get some treatment for that? My right ear was bruised after the assault, I've had crazy loud buzzing and ringing in that ear and problems hearing.

I'm searching for answers to why my symptoms get worse....

Vestibular disorders refer to balance issues.

Nick,

You are doing yourself a disservice by trying to self-diagnose.

A compressed brain stem would cause symptoms far worse than anything you have experienced. You would likely be still hospitalized. It would show up on a routine neurological exam.

An intermittent minor brain stem inflammation or inflammation near the brain stem could cause some autonomic nervous system dysfunctions, such as very slow pulse rate, low blood pressure, inadequate breathing, poor digestion etc. Tingling in various areas of the body could also be a symptom.

What other forum caused this concern?

I wouldn't necessarily say that I'm trying to self-diagnose...I'm just trying to get to the bottom of why I'm getting worse. Nobody that I've seen can explain it to me...and I'm not doing anything more than what I normally do...so its not a result of doing too much.

I got the idea of trying NUCCA after reading that success story I posted the other day. The girl in that post said she struggled 4 years with PCS symptoms and one adjustment relieved her. She said that for 4 years her brain stem was compressed and that's why she was suffering. I don't know whether its a true story or not but she sounded pretty sincere and excited.

I got the comment about vestibular disorder from someone on TBI Survivors network (tbisurvivorsnetwork.ning.com). Also when I went to vestibular.org I seen a list of symptoms that included some cognitive problems....

http://www.vestibular.org/vestibular...s/symptoms.php

I just needed someone to shine some light on why it would cause those cognitive and psychological symptoms it listed. I can understand why it would cause balance issues and what-not...not sure about the rest.

Her comment about her brain stem being compressed was likely an exaggeration of her situation. It was more likely that she had inflammation effecting the cranial nerves and blood supply associated with the brain stem.

I'll have to check out her story.

I checked out the TBI Survivors network. Somebody does not understand the concept of visual over-stimulation. Just because a monitor will display 16 million colors, it does not mean they all have to be used simultaneously.

The faded blue color used on NT is a very relaxing color for the visual processing system.

Okay...check out her thread and tell me what you think.

I've got an appointment for x-rays and a consulation tomorrow. I'm gonna try it...I haven't had any chiropractic work done since my injury so its worth a try.

We here on NeuroTalk have options to change the screens that we are viewing.

The default blue is only one option.

At the very bottom of the page at the left is a little window.

Click the arrow and the options open. I myself use Spring
because I find it easier on my eyes.

There is a spot in User CP to make whatever choice you want,
permanent, it is near the end of the options section. Pick the one you want, and click save.