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Old 07-17-2012, 11:13 PM #1
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Yeah, sounds like it too. But I can tell you, I've never walked away from an appointment with anybody with more answers than questions. And so far I've had 2 neurologists, a neuropsychologist and a neuropsychiatrist give me the once over. 2 were paid by WC, the other 2 privately so, it's a size comparison right now as to who is right, and who is the judge gonna believe!
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Scott,

The neuro who doubted a concussion because you did not lose consciousness is ignorant of concussion. I bet he is old. His information is very old to the point of being like an old wives tale. The vast majority of concussions do not include LOC.

The IDC-9 and IDC-10 codes include a number of concussion diagnoses that do not include LOC.

Welcome to the club of the informed being examined by the uninformed.

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Sounds like the doctor was more interested in teaching or acting like he was teaching his interns that digging into your condition. The referral to an ear specialist is hopeful. There are plenty who have come through NT who have had good result with Vestibular diagnostics and therapy. Don't sell yourself short.

Hope you have a better experience with PTSD treatment than I did. The therapist tried to convince me that those who assaulted me had their own valid reasons and if I accepted that, I would get better. The cure would have been worse than the disease.
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Hope you have a better experience with PTSD treatment than I did. The therapist tried to convince me that those who assaulted me had their own valid reasons and if I accepted that, I would get better. The cure would have been worse than the disease.
Oh man, Mark that is awful. I am so sorry that T said those things! What a crackpot...(at least in my opinion).

Mist...I am glad they referred you to a T too. I hope you get a good one, like the one I am currently seeing...but also trial and error with finding the right one, as with neuros.

I understand walking away with more questions also. I have FINALLY found a neuro that actually understands concussions and answered a bunch of questions for me, but I still feel like I am missing some answer.

Suppose it comes with the territory! I hope things go well for you, as Mark stated, the ENT (?) visit should be promising.

Keep us updated, and I am glad you don't have to go to work yet. You need the rest.

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Thanks guys.

I really appreciate a listening ear and the advice.

I hope I don't have to wait long for these appointments to start rolling in.

The ear specialist is covered under OHIP but the PTSD therapist isn't. Hoping WSIB will help me out. Not sure they will as they're being S.O.B's

I have to call my employer today and give an update on my progress. Feeling some anxiety about making that call. Don't know what to say other then not better not coming back lol

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