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Old 04-12-2012, 11:14 PM #1
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Default I have a new diagnosis
The doctors just finished reviewing the many imaging studies they took of my brain.

They determined

The Left side of my brain has nothing Right in it.

The Right side of my brain has nothing Left in it.

What am I supposed to do now?

I don't even have half a mind to get anxious.
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The doctors just finished reviewing the many imaging studies they took of my brain.

They determined

The Left side of my brain has nothing Right in it.

The Right side of my brain has nothing Left in it.

What am I supposed to do now?

I don't even have half a mind to get anxious.
Thanks for the chuckle I needed that...
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Old 04-13-2012, 07:06 AM #3
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Oh man, I almost felt bad for you for half a second....then I figured out it was a joke lol Things are def a little slower these days.
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Head Injury 10/2011. Diagnosed with contusion/concussion....Now PCS with Tension/Migraine combo headaches.

Symptoms: focus/concentration issues, short term memory issues, nausia, dizziness, sleep problems, noise/light sensitivities, extreme fatigue, irritability, vision problems, slow processing, tingling in extremeties and a few more I can't remember.
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I don't get it...

Just kidding. It took me a minute though, hahaha...That's why I still hold my rank in the Space Cadet Corps.

Nick

P.S. Have you been taking your medication???
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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.
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Teehee! So needed today! Going back to work for a short 4 hour shift tomorrow and a bit nervous! This will help keep me from freaking out! I am sure all will be fine; I have my earplugs at the ready!
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Sounds like the corpus callosum needs adjusting!
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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Oh Mark, I needed that smile so much. thanks for that. through my tears it got me to smile.....ginnie
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