Diffuse axonal injury
 

Today I saw a Neurologist for the first time since being in Britain. I must say he was very thorough and my appointment lasted for an hour and a half. He confirmed that I had a diffuse axonal injury and that my recovery could be five to ten years. My balance and sight is my worst at the moment and he says that my balance will more than likely stay injured. I had my fall in January this year and I must say my progress is now being very slow

Is anyone else out there suffering from a similar injury, or know of anyone who has had the same and recovered well.

Yes...i had that. I am recovering slowly...for the first time in over two years I can see a future for myself. My doctor told me a good 3-5 years to get to a new good normal. Things today are much better than six months ago. I am focussed on continued recovery.

I think the good news for you is that the doctor believes you will enjoy recovery for a long time! I say this because people used to be told that if yiu didn't imrpove by two years, that was it!

Make sure you do all the therapies....vision, vestibular, auditory, etc. vitamins, minerals, rest and gratitude.
Hang in there.