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03-26-2013, 12:20 PM
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Hi Everyone,
Have any of you guys managed to make it back to work? Just wondering how it is going? Mouse? Ms. Rrio? Hope you are all doing well today.  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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03-26-2013, 01:30 PM
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I was released to work, but that was just so I could get my severance pay. If I hadn't been laid off, I'm fairly certain that I would not actually be able to do my job. In fact, if I were having the extreme light sensitivity that I'm having now when I was released to work, I may have rethought asking the Dr. to release me. My short-term disability had been terminated retroactively to mid-December at the end of January, so we just needed the money. I am filing an appeforever the termination of my short-term disability just for the period before I was released to work.
Anyway, hats off to anyone actually back at work. I couldn't see how it would even be really possible for me right now and I know that I'm not even suffering as much as a lot of you are. For now, I'm just staying home with my daughter for a while. Finances will be tight, but we'll make it work!
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I have recovered my cognitive function, and I've overcome severe vertigo through sensory integration therapy. Wellbutrin has helped me escape depression. I have recently had a few stress-related migraines, as well as headaches stemming from eye strain. I'm also dealing with tinnitus, lack of stamina, extreme light sensitivity, and eye pain. Diagnosed with 9 different vision issues: convergence insufficiency, pursuit eye movement deficit, egocentric visual midline shift, photophobia, visual information processing delays, accommodative insufficiency, saccadic eye movement deficit, lack of coordination, and central peripheral visual integration deficit. *First concussion: October 2010. I was pregnant and got rear ended. I associated my mild PCS symptoms with baby brain and blamed my light sensitivity on allergies and dry eyes. *Second concussion: December 2011. I hit my head on a wooden beam, saw stars but did not lose consciousness, and I had very disturbing PCS symptoms but didn't go to the doctor. *Third concussion: August 2012. I caused a car accident as a result of PCS symptoms. Thankfully no one was injured but me. My husband confronted me, and I finally sought help and took medical leave from work. My symptoms worsened, and I developed severe vertigo. *Fourth concussion: November 2012. I was riding in a car with a friend and we were hit head on by a driver who lost control of her car. I didn't have a big increase in PCS symptoms. |
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03-26-2013, 01:35 PM
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Sorry, I am using voice to text on my phone so I don't have to do as much typing, and I usually edit it afterwards because it's often not quite right, so that's why "appeal over" became "appeforever". Lol!
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I have recovered my cognitive function, and I've overcome severe vertigo through sensory integration therapy. Wellbutrin has helped me escape depression. I have recently had a few stress-related migraines, as well as headaches stemming from eye strain. I'm also dealing with tinnitus, lack of stamina, extreme light sensitivity, and eye pain. Diagnosed with 9 different vision issues: convergence insufficiency, pursuit eye movement deficit, egocentric visual midline shift, photophobia, visual information processing delays, accommodative insufficiency, saccadic eye movement deficit, lack of coordination, and central peripheral visual integration deficit. *First concussion: October 2010. I was pregnant and got rear ended. I associated my mild PCS symptoms with baby brain and blamed my light sensitivity on allergies and dry eyes. *Second concussion: December 2011. I hit my head on a wooden beam, saw stars but did not lose consciousness, and I had very disturbing PCS symptoms but didn't go to the doctor. *Third concussion: August 2012. I caused a car accident as a result of PCS symptoms. Thankfully no one was injured but me. My husband confronted me, and I finally sought help and took medical leave from work. My symptoms worsened, and I developed severe vertigo. *Fourth concussion: November 2012. I was riding in a car with a friend and we were hit head on by a driver who lost control of her car. I didn't have a big increase in PCS symptoms. |
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03-26-2013, 01:56 PM
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My TBI was late November 2010, I returned to work part time working from home March 1 2011, then returned to the office full time June 1 2011. I believe starting back part time from home helped me ease into the "real world" and helped speed my recovery.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition. Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life. |
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03-26-2013, 08:37 PM
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BP I had mTBI on June, 4 2012. LOC and many symptoms, also neck and back pain. Treating WC doc sent me back to work immediately. Had three ER visits one hosp. stay due to TIA because of high BP 200/118. I was then off work for approx 4 months and tried a RTW which ended in another ER visit and after 2 weeks with a RTW. My work attendance has been spotty and challenging.
If finances are not an issue then make sure you get your symptoms sorted out to the right docs. IE neck and back to ortho, cognitive to neuro psych, etc. Everyone is different and every day is a challenge for me even though I am not able to work in my position as hired.
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49, Male Married, PCS since June 2012, headaches, Back pain, neck pain, attention deficit, concentration deficit, processing speed deficit, verbal memory deficit, PTSD, fatigue, tinutitus, tremors. To see the divine in the moment. |
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03-27-2013, 12:47 AM
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Hi BP thanks for posting.
I'm not back at work yet. I just went through another upsetting WCB (workers comp) testing day yesterday and I've been in really high pain ever since. I will post more about it another day. It's too stressful to think about right now. They will be forcing me back to work before I'm recovered, I'd predict in about two weeks time.
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About it: October 26, 2012 I fell backward on an icy parking lot at work. I was on Workers Comp for 9 months. My PCS : everyday headaches became once in a while headaches, and neck pain became manageable. Still have occasional mild dizziness, sometimes fullness in the ears, convergence insufficiency, sequencing struggles, short term memory struggles, verbal processing delays. CT neg, MRI neg. Therapies: prism glasses, acupuncture, icing neck, resting, supplementing, Elavil 20mg at bedtime. NEW: Completed 12 weeks of physical therapy and returned to work full time. About me: I'm a marketing manager, a mom with a blended family and wife to a heart attack survivor. I believe my brain injury taught me more than it cost me. I'm grateful to still be me! |
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03-27-2013, 02:03 PM
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I am glad some of you have made it back to work. I am extremely proud of you guys. I don't know how you manage it but well done.
Ms. Rrio, I am so glad to hear from you. I am sorry that you had to go through another round with Workers Comp testing. I bet you are feeling horrible. Don't let their paid off opinions bother you. If you get forced back to work then give it a try but will likely cause problems. Let them see it. Maybe they will let you off with more recovery time. I am hoping you are able to return to work but I can see that you are not ready yet. If worse comes to worse and you find that you are just unable to work don't feel bad about it. You are giving it your best effort. Does Canada have a disability program for people who are unable to work due to health problems? This is what I am having to do. Your going to have to go through the system. I know you are a fighter and one smart, determined lady. Don't forget it. You have impressed me and I am not easily impressed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. These things will work themselves out. Hang tough my friend. 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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03-27-2013, 03:52 PM
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I needed that today! Thanks Brain patch!
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About it: October 26, 2012 I fell backward on an icy parking lot at work. I was on Workers Comp for 9 months. My PCS : everyday headaches became once in a while headaches, and neck pain became manageable. Still have occasional mild dizziness, sometimes fullness in the ears, convergence insufficiency, sequencing struggles, short term memory struggles, verbal processing delays. CT neg, MRI neg. Therapies: prism glasses, acupuncture, icing neck, resting, supplementing, Elavil 20mg at bedtime. NEW: Completed 12 weeks of physical therapy and returned to work full time. About me: I'm a marketing manager, a mom with a blended family and wife to a heart attack survivor. I believe my brain injury taught me more than it cost me. I'm grateful to still be me! |
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03-27-2013, 06:21 PM
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The reason I think I'll be sent back to work before I am ready and before any therapy is detailed in the following thread http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread185663.html
in which I describe my functional assessment from the clinicians hired by WCB.
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About it: October 26, 2012 I fell backward on an icy parking lot at work. I was on Workers Comp for 9 months. My PCS : everyday headaches became once in a while headaches, and neck pain became manageable. Still have occasional mild dizziness, sometimes fullness in the ears, convergence insufficiency, sequencing struggles, short term memory struggles, verbal processing delays. CT neg, MRI neg. Therapies: prism glasses, acupuncture, icing neck, resting, supplementing, Elavil 20mg at bedtime. NEW: Completed 12 weeks of physical therapy and returned to work full time. About me: I'm a marketing manager, a mom with a blended family and wife to a heart attack survivor. I believe my brain injury taught me more than it cost me. I'm grateful to still be me! |
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03-28-2013, 09:14 AM
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Made it in for a day and it went well, just a couple of symptoms as a result. Taking it slowly, and not in for another 5 days as part of a phased return.
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