Update...Neuropsych Report
 

Hi all :)

It's been quite sometime since my last post and since I've been here too actually...

I've tried to focus on "getting better" and too really get a handle on all of this for myself...and I feel like I've made some progress...

I don't have the report in my hands (yet)...it's due in the mail by tomorrow..but I did want to share the "results" as I was told by my Atty...

I am presently "completely disabled." Now, that wasn't what I perceived of my final visit with the Neuropsychologist, but that's where I am at. For now.
He did recommend followup with a Neurologist and Psychiatrist, for that I am grateful. I realize it's still a long road ahead of me before I actually GET treatment due to the pace of the WC system....:(

HOWEVER, as to NOT allow this to bring me down...I have taken steps to keep myself motivated :) I have signed myself up to take a certification exam in August to be a Certified Case Manager and have amazed myself taking practice exams and scoring very well...my brain wants to work, it takes me a little longer, but my intelligence has gone unscathed and for that, I will be eternally grateful :)

I have found definite triggers of my symptoms, and am doing my best to work through them, instead of avoiding the trigger altogether. Exercise seems to trigger a headache, dizziness and extreme fatigue...so I am now pacing myself and resting afterwards and am finding that I'm not on my back for the entire next day...!!

My mood seems better, I don't feel as anxious or angry...but I am still not "me"...not even close. But I will continue to remain optimistic and I will hopefully continue to feel better and stronger and muddle through all of this to a complete recovery...someday :) I'm hoping...:)

I will say that I had one episode of extreme dizziness one evening about a month ago...I began to sweat and thought I was going to pass out...I sat on the floor in the middle of my kitchen and after a few minutes, it passed. I had a horrible headache and went to bed shortly after...the next day I woke up for the very first time since my injury with OUT a horrible headache...and have gone without since...until today lol...but I had a whole entire month free of excruciating pain and it was wonderful....I feel it working it's way back, but I am hopeful that I will know pain free again :))

Now, I wait...4-6 weeks for a hearing...then however long until I can get an actual appointment with either MD...I'm planning my vacation for July...they can work around me for once :)

Hi Julie,
Thanks for sharing the update from your Neuropsych Report. I haven't had mine yet...but it's going to be scheduled soon from what the doc says.

It sounds like you are on the right track by keeping yourself motivated.
Best Wishes:)

Julie,

Have you received your NPA report yet?

Some of us have been waiting to hear how it went.

My best to you.

Hi Julie,

I have been wondering how you've been. It's good to hear that your getting your answers. I'm curious to see your results as well.

I am sending good wishes your way.

Hi Mark,

I posted the results in a seperate thread. Reading the "written words" gave me a much different feeling than hearing what my Atty. said...he's such a nice guy, I feel he "sugar coated" it for me...but the only thing I like sugar coated are my donuts....(I HAVE to keep my sense of humor!!!!)

Very, very interested in your interpretation...it means alot to me...:)

Thank you for your support!

Hi Crystal :)

The weather changes are wreaking havoc with me BIG time...I used to be so much of a Summer Girl, and now sitting in the Sun makes me feel worse :(
Seems as though I'm back to being frustrated...tired, headache and zero motivation...I think I'm actually starting to get used to this rollercoaster...not sure if that is a good thing or not....:confused:

You're in my thoughts often...I'm sorry to read of your recent hurdle...I'm so grateful for this thread.....:')