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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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07-05-2012, 05:37 PM
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I'm so glad you made the heroic choice to go to the ER.
I'm sure they are more people out there in your situation than you think. I know there are many times where I considered going to the ER feeling the same way. Knowing that you went, may give someone like me the courage to do so when needed when it happens again. You are never alone. 
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.) Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles, Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory; Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety; Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy |
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07-05-2012, 06:23 PM
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Thanks all for your replies. I am so glad I listened to myself and went to the ER. A social worker who is filling in for my social worker met me at the ER and sat w me. We did grounding and as I got closer to help the more anxious I got, it was like I knew it was ok to let go because I was in good hands. The doc sent down a psychiatrist and she put me on seroquil. I ate a decent dinner, I will shower take my pill and let this day be over. So now I am on seroquil, lexapro, trazadone, depakote, buspar because I need to be. I am ok w it.
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07-05-2012, 06:43 PM
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I am glad you were able to get the help you needed and made the right choice. I look forward to hearing yourprogress. It is hard, especially when those around you do not understand. Keep us posted, and welcome.
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March 2007, Oct. 2007, and Jan 2012 concussions sustained in martial arts/police academy training; suffering from PCS symptoms of fatigue/exertion problems,tinnitus,dizziness, overstimulation issues, photophobia. Also suffer from PTSD. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed every day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 |
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