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Old 06-19-2012, 03:30 PM #1
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Default just a vent...no replies needed.

I won't even be upset if no one reads this!!

I feel like an idiot for posting this, but I don't know where else to post it.

One of my friends just suffered a concussion last week...anyway, and found a great neurologist that specializes in sports concussions, etc. Right in our area! I must have really dropped the ball when I found mine. I am actually jealous a bit that he found this Neuro and I didn't because maybe I would be better than where I am at right now And I wish I had been more thorough when I did my search.

But I AM happy that he is not going through the poo that I had to go through with mine and that he is getting the help he needs.

And I am glad that I am doing better than I was at.

So I guess there is no reason for the "pity party" lol

Thanks for listening. (thats me rolling my eyes at myself)
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Can you switch neuros...? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
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Can you switch neuros...? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
you made me smile, thank you! I honestly hadn't thought of that...! See I needed new perspective.

I know I must look like a petty petty person in my previous post; I swear I am not shallow and know there are those out there who are in worse shape than I.

Thanks again Greenfrog!
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Don't worry about sounding shallow or petty; you are going through a very difficult issue and it's natural to be frustrated, especially when you see someone else get better care. I have the same feelings a lot when reading people's posts here; I can't imagine finding half of the resources I have read about here, and I know as long as I am controlled by work comp nothing like them will get approved. So yeah, I get jealous too; don't sweat it. Just focus on your recovery.
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Dolfinwolf,

Wait and see how his neuro does when he does not improve as fast as the neuro expects. When it comes to concussion and neuros, there are
generic neuros (clueless),
good neuros (good listeners),
great neuros (good listeners and help the patient understand what is happening) and
outstanding neuros (good listeners who help the patient understand what is happening and how to reduce or tolerate the symptoms).

It would be interesting to hear what advice he is being given.
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Thank you guys...i really needed that!
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I think another important quality among neuros is their willingness to advocate for their patient's best interests (subtly or directly) in their medical correspondence to employers, insurance companies, etc.

And of course their degree of sophistication and knowledge when it comes to what PCS actually is (as opposed to the stereotypical versions out there).
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