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03-15-2013, 09:52 PM | #1 | |||
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Dr said today I was the worst case of PCS he has ever seen ..the good news is he said I can't get any worse..now what 3 years and counting he said he would have my impairment rating next week..
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Brain patch (03-16-2013) |
03-16-2013, 07:25 AM | #2 | ||
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What kind of symptoms do you have?
What therapies have you tried? If you give us some more info, maybe we can help you find some work arounds I wouldn't focus on what your Dr. said. Most don't fully understand PCS, unless they've lived it themselves.
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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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03-16-2013, 09:00 AM | #3 | |||
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well without having to write everything down all of the same symptoms you have and sensitivity to light and noise and I can't stand any kind of pressure to my head I use to wear a hat all the time but now I can't ....
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03-16-2013, 09:08 AM | #4 | |||
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I am sorry. I know how you feel. I have had this problem for many years with not very much improvement. Are you going to try and get on disability? Maybe we can't work anymore but we can still have a life. We just have to work around the problems. I know it is hard. Have you had a neuropsychological evaluation?
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Brain patch. . Had MVA in 2006 resulting in post concussive syndrome manifested by cognitive impairment, chronic pain/ fatigue. Chronic pain of head, neck, back, left leg. Other problems include REM sleep behavior disorder, nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy, chronic migraines associated with nausea/vertigo, episodes of passing out, hypoglycemia, liver dysfunction (had accidental overdose of acetaminophen in 2009) had liver and kidney failure, hernia, degenerative disc disease with compression of nerve root, PTSD, and other problems associated with functioning problems from traumatic brain injury (light, sound sensitive, easily overloaded, easily distracted, cannot focus, anxiety problems etc.) |
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03-16-2013, 05:02 PM | #5 | |||
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I have had a neuropsychological evaluation it was just done so I don't know the results yet and yes I have singed up for ssdi but have been turned down and it is now at the appeals council my workers comp case is next month so maybe that will bring some relief
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Brain patch (03-16-2013), Su seb (03-16-2013) |
03-16-2013, 05:30 PM | #6 | ||
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Ugh... both of those are enough to drive stress through the roof and ramp up your symptoms. Try as much as you can to leave that stuff to your lawyers and doctors.
What therapies/treatments have you tried?
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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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03-16-2013, 06:43 PM | #7 | |||
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NOS,
I was denied disability at the ALJ level. Just started a new claim. Am in the middle of neuropsychological testing. I have heard this is the "silver bullet" for being approved for disability through cognitive impairment, TBI and PCS. Looks like you are on track. Hope all goes well at your hearing. Yeah, I did leave it in my lawyers hands and was denied. Not this time. Good luck brother, Brain
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Brain patch. . Had MVA in 2006 resulting in post concussive syndrome manifested by cognitive impairment, chronic pain/ fatigue. Chronic pain of head, neck, back, left leg. Other problems include REM sleep behavior disorder, nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy, chronic migraines associated with nausea/vertigo, episodes of passing out, hypoglycemia, liver dysfunction (had accidental overdose of acetaminophen in 2009) had liver and kidney failure, hernia, degenerative disc disease with compression of nerve root, PTSD, and other problems associated with functioning problems from traumatic brain injury (light, sound sensitive, easily overloaded, easily distracted, cannot focus, anxiety problems etc.) |
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03-17-2013, 12:16 AM | #8 | |||
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Brain patch (03-17-2013) |
03-17-2013, 01:25 AM | #9 | ||
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NOS455,
Have you tried prednisone yet ? Maybe you have a broad based vasculitis. Does your screen name mean New Old Stock 455 as in an Olds 455 ?
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03-17-2013, 05:26 AM | #10 | ||
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Have you tried vestibular therapy or had your vision checked by a neuro-opthamologist? If your vestibular system is out of whack or your eyes aren't working together, that could cause the dizziness you are experiencing.
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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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