Neuropsychological Evaluation
 

Tomorrow I am undergoing that dreadful neuropsych eval. I am absolutely dreading it. I have been so on edge, in addition to my symptoms being elevated, the last few days haven't been great ones. I hope some good days are around the corner.

I am not sure whats to dread. My only concern with any portion of my health care had to do with poor opinions of a rather frustrating neurologist. The NP will help you prove your case. Yes it will be tiring and yes it will be frustrating. Rest as best as you can and plan to address any fatigue and headaches after. You amy have to break the visit up into pieces just let the Doctor know if you are getting overwhelmed.

Some doctors recommend neurostimulants to help people deal with focus problems, sensory overload, motivation, apathy, etc. Amantadine does something similar. They work on the level of dopamine, which helps enhance neurotransmission...often a problem with brain injury.

I have never read anything about using stimulants to deal with sensory overload. Sensory overload is usually a problem because it over stimulates the brain.

The concussion experts I follow have never recommended stimulants. They are usually recommended by GP's, PCP's, and others as a way to help with concentration.

Any doctor that tells you that you have acquired ADHD from a concussion is not aware that a concussion can cause symptoms that mimic ADHD. A NP who has a practice treating ADHD may be overly focused on ADHD diagnoses. Being easy distractible is a result of the brain's filtering function failing to filter out distractions. Lack of focus can also be due to poor immediate and short term memory functions.

I've been learning a lot about visual issues since my mva 7 months ago and was diagnosed with convergence insufficiency.

I didn't really quite grock how the eye is a part of the brain! So I've been told eye twitching and blurring are signs that your eyes are fatigued and need rest.

I have also heard that your vision may change with PCS/mtbi, but you may want to get your eyes checked out by a neuro-opthalmologist or binocular vision clinic if the blurry vision continues.

I have had multiple issues with blurred vision and fatigue with my eyes. It is so frustrating. Thanks for the suggestion. I had my mva 14 months ago and still suffer with PCS, PTSD, etc...