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Hi everyone
I wanted to bring up the subject of nutrition and TBIs because I believe nutrition has an impact on not only how fast we heal, but also how well we heal. I'm a big believer in "you are what you eat." Prior to my accident, I always ate pretty healthy but I wouldn't say it was a great diet. Recently, I have began paying much more attention to my diet and have added in the recommended vitamins in the sticky at the top of this forum. I went out and bought some raw spinach, kale, cauliflower, carrots, celery, etc. as well as a bunch of fruit. I am now eating these fruits and vegetables two or three times a day along with adequate amounts of protein and healthy fats and a moderate amount of carbs. Does anyone have any recommendations as far as nutrition and TBIs? Anything in particular you would recommend avoiding, or recommend consuming? I know that caffeine is bad but I do feel I need one cup of coffee in the morning to get me going. I also try to drink a lot of water throughout the day. Any other tips or thoughts would be much appreciated!
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I was in a snowboarding accident on January 19, 2013. I caught an edge on my snowboard while carving down the mountain without a helmet. I smacked the back of my head hard on the ground. I was not knocked out and it took about a week for symptoms to come into full effect. Since my accident I have been in a cycle of feeling better and then relapsing. It has happened many times. Although I think the overall trend is slowly traveling up. My symptoms included headaches, anxiety, sensitivity to light and noise, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, trouble concentrating, brain fog, loss of social interest, irritability, and mood swings. Many symptoms have since resolved and I am left with slight dizziness, sensitivity to large crowds and busy environments, small amounts of anxiety, and brain fog off and on. I am currently under the care of a neuropsychologist at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic. I am also undergoing balance/vestibular physical therapy to help with my remaining symptoms. |
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04-23-2013, 01:49 PM
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Check out Mark's thread on supplements, and here is a general article on nutrition for TBI survivors.
http://www.brainline.org/content/201...-recovery.html Alcohol consumption is also considered by many to be contraindicated: http://www.msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/...c-Brain-Injury
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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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