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Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS). |
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I'm not entirely sure if its the truth or not...but hear
me out. In the middle of February, I started getting NUCCA adjustments. I honestly felt it was making things better for me. Then, at the end of February, the doctor told me that my adjustments were starting to hold. Right after she said that, I woke up the next day and everything was worse than its ever been. I went to the ER three times in one week because I couldn't think straight at all, my speech was horrible and I could hardly take care of myself. Well, about 3-4 days ago I started to emerge from the setback. I didn't go for an adjustment this entire month until today. So, I was feeling alright today...communicating fairly well, thinking fairly well...and then I went for an adjustment. I came out of there a complete space cadet. My thinking is distorted, my speech is bad, my memory is worse...I don't know. Is it just a coincidence? There is a possibility its causing my skull to shift and apply pressure to my frontal lobe. When I questioned her about it...she didn't rule out that possibility but she said it "shouldn't" do that. I don't know, but I know I'm never going back there. I don't want to risk any further damage to my brain. I'm already screwed up enough as it is lol. I just thought I'd share with you guys in case you were considering NUCCA...NUCCA works for some and for some it doesn't do anything or makes them worse. Everyone and their injury and reason for an adjustment is different. Oh well...at least I know what's been causing me to decline. It'll probably take me another month to get back where I was...and that's okay. Nick
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI. Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain. Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms. Slowly but surely regaining my life back. Last edited by SpaceCadet; 03-30-2012 at 11:52 AM. Reason: I meant to say at the end of February, not the end of this month. |
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