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04-09-2013, 07:40 AM
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This is what worries me... I had my MRI taken last night, but I'm afraid they'll gloss it over and say 'nothing to worry about'. I'm not even going to see the same neurologist tomorrow for my results as the one that ordered the scan. The scan was done without an injection and took about 10 minutes total... I'm guessing this isn't anything too powerful, considering its a public Chinese hospital...
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March 3, 2013: Directly hit top of head while jumping, impact went straight down neck and spine. Symptoms: Congested/plugged ears (along with post naasal-drip and drainage down back of throat), increased tinnitus, sound sensitivity, minor imbalance, difficulty concentrating, difficulty reading and focusing on words and moving objects. |
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04-10-2013, 05:39 AM
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My head is officially spinning...
Got my MRI results back - clear! Or so I thought... I consulted a neurosurgeon with my scan. He said that he saw no abnormalities. He also said that he believes I have a small skull fracture, contributing to CSF leak... huh?! I asked why it isn't on the MRI, and he said they aren't always visible on them, and that he needs to do further scanning and a lumbar puncture in order to be sure. I am about to go in tomorrow and get these tests done... 
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March 3, 2013: Directly hit top of head while jumping, impact went straight down neck and spine. Symptoms: Congested/plugged ears (along with post naasal-drip and drainage down back of throat), increased tinnitus, sound sensitivity, minor imbalance, difficulty concentrating, difficulty reading and focusing on words and moving objects. |
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04-10-2013, 05:51 PM
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It sounds like you are getting a thorough assessment done. I have some symptoms similar to yours, but have not been evaluated for a CSF leak. After my car accident, my CT showed that there was fluid in the sinus cavity. It was attributed to sinusitis, which I have never had before. I had fluid leaking out of my left nostril. This stopped after a few months, but I still have congested sinuses, and can feel fluid dripping down the back of my throat. I also have issues with my left ear. It feels like there is fluid in the eustachian tube as well, and I have constant pain in that ear. Hope you determine what your problem is, and that you get better soon. Good luck with your tests.
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04-13-2013, 01:58 AM
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I got my final evaluation. All in all, I saw three separate neurosurgeons (including the head professor at the teaching hospital) who looked at my MRIs. All three had the same conclusion - no leak. I feel both relieved and upset. I'm relieved that I do not have something so debilitating. However, I also feel upset, because now I feel like I am stumbling in the dark, trying to put a name to my symptoms.
I re-visited the ENT today who originally suspected CSF leak to discuss the results. He seems to want to chase the CSF leak diagnosis even though three neuros said no. When I countered that it could be a sinus infection, he said that he saw no signs of inflammation of mucus buildup from the MRIs. I am to return for a sinus CT and possible camera roto-rooter up my nose at the ENT hospital here to see if there's a sinus issue, but I am fearful that will come back clean, and then I will truly have no answers... 
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March 3, 2013: Directly hit top of head while jumping, impact went straight down neck and spine. Symptoms: Congested/plugged ears (along with post naasal-drip and drainage down back of throat), increased tinnitus, sound sensitivity, minor imbalance, difficulty concentrating, difficulty reading and focusing on words and moving objects. |
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04-13-2013, 09:48 AM
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Sounds like you have a brain injury. I guess that can cause so many different problems. Healing thoughts to you.
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What happened: Legs pulled forward by a parent's hockey stick while resting at the side of the rink at a family skate....sent me straight back. I hit the back of my head (with helmet) on the ice, bounced a few times, unconscious for a few minutes. September 11, 2011. Off work since then…I work part-time at home when I can. It has been hell but slowly feeling better (when I am alone☺). Current symptoms: Vision problems (but 20/20 in each eye alone!) – convergence insufficiency – horizontal and vertical (heterophoria), problems with tracking and saccades, peripheral vision problems, eyes see different colour tints; tinnitus 24/7 both ears; hyperacusis (noise filter gone!), labyrinthian (inner ear) concussion, vestibular dysfunction (dizzy, bedspins, need to look down when walking); partial loss of sense of smell; electric shocks through head when doing too much; headaches; emotional lability; memory blanks; difficulty concentrating. I still can’t go into busy, noisy places. Fatigue. Executive functioning was affected – multi-tasking, planning, motivation. Slight aphasia. Shooting pain up neck and limited mobility at neck. Otherwise lucky! Current treatments: Vestibular therapy, Vision therapy, amantadine (100 mg a day), acupuncture and physiotherapy for neck, slow return to exercise, magnesium, resveratrol, omega 3 fish oils, vitamins D, B and multi. Optimism and perserverance. |
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