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Old 01-12-2013, 09:20 PM #11
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Wow, thank you for the overwhelming response.

I was at the ER all day and night. My vitals were good when I got there. They treated me for the flu bug with a nausea medation, Zofran, which made my stomach feel better. They didn't say or do anything about the dizzines, body leaning to one side, coordination and numbness in my hands (which was my chief complaint). Staff was very rude and incompetent, especially the nurse, and I didn't get to speak with the doctor for 4 hours, even though he was sitting at the nurse's station the entire time (watching YouTube videos?).

My urine sample came back positive for bilirubin, which could indicate a liver disorder. However, they told me after 2 hours it was a false positive.

They checked my vitals again before discharge and found out I had a fever of 102.3. Weird...I didn't have a fever when I came in. Gave me more fluids, Tylenol and sent me home with a sammich and some soup. Oh, and a script for Zofran which I didn't have to take. I felt fine by the next day.

On the other hand, my cognition has continued to get worse, which is the reason I haven't been posting on here. I'm struggling to put my thoughts and feelings into words, spaced out 24/7, memory (immediate, short and long term) is failing on me and more.

I don't trust the people at the ER, so I'm following up with my PCP next week to check my liver. Last thing I need is liver disease/disorder lol, but that could be the reason for my decline? We shall soon find out.

Thanks everybody. You're all a wonderul support to me

Oh, and about staying hydrated. Even though drinking fluids makes me really foggy, I still drink 2 liters of water daily. It's like a ritual for me.

I haven't had a spinal tap done. I've requested it numerous times but they won't give it to me. They said if I had MS, it would show up on a MRI by now.
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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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