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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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04-17-2012, 02:18 PM
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Reason to celebrate your continued progress.
 I was only about 6 months for me and I remember being nervous... I had to take the behind the wheel test like I was 16 again  Congratulations on your progress and your inspiration.
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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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04-17-2012, 05:35 PM
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yay! Good for you! The last time I was at the doc last week I asked, in jest, if I could start driving again. I know that I can't, but the independence would be fabulous (we live 6 miles from town).
I am very happy for you! 
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wife and mother of 5 (18, 13, 11, 7, 5) was: design professor, farmer, and had been studying masters in herbalism and doctorate of naturopathy before accident. now: practicing patience. What happened: Feb 5 2012 passenger in a single MVA which flipped over end and then rolled 3-4 times. Dx with moderate concussion and released. Dx with PCS a few weeks later Dealing with: temple to temple headaches, nausea, tinnitus, extreme noise sensitivity, light sensitivity, vertigo, short term memory issues, concentration, become overwhelmed easily, word-finding, stuttering, confusion, sleep issues (falling/staying asleep), fatigue +++ Prescribed: Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, and rest!!! |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Lara (04-17-2012), SpaceCadet (04-17-2012) |
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04-17-2012, 10:58 PM
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heheheheh-CONGRATS!!!! Man, I thought three months was bad....
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2 years, 2 months, 16 days and change. Hanging in here. |
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