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Old 08-30-2013, 06:24 AM #11
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Take care Mark. Idaho is a beautiful place. Where are you moving from and to if you dont mind me asking? I have been to Sun Valley and rafted/camped down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.

Anyways thanks for all youve done for this forum. You help a lot of people.
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Old 08-30-2013, 10:56 AM #12
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We are moving away from the Boise / Meridian, Idaho area. We have owned a mountain cabin 15 miles northwest of McCall for 9 years. It has been an ongoing project needing lots of work. I've been doing some of the building myself. Trying to build and improve while still maintaining acres of land that needs to be wildfire safe is a lot of work. Then, in winter, the snow that slides off the roof can pile up 10 feet deep. I'm going to need another cord of firewood to make it through the winter. I have the logs. I just need to cut and split them.

For now, we need to get the 26 foot truck packed. I had to hire a loading crew because I can not load the truck. My neighbor took out a court order preventing me from being witin 300 yards of his house which is next door to my house. So, I can't even be at my own house. I stepped on his property to work on repairing my fence and he had me arrested for trespassing. With the trespassing arrest came a court order to stay away from my own house. I have a legally recorded easement to step on his property to repair and maintain my fence and landscaping but he convinced the police that the easement did not mean I could not be arrested for trespassing. This neighbor is a big part of why we are moving. It is problematic to be living next to a paranoid-schizophrenic man who is also a law enforcement officer. The court system is very slow and biased against defendants.

The stress in our lives since May 23rd, 2013 has been ridiculous. The financial cost is enormous but the emotion stress cost is worse.

Part of my neighbor's issue is he considers my brain injury to be a mental illness. When he confronts me, I tend to get loud and may yell at him. He thinks it makes me a dangerous criminal. His paranoia takes a simple act like working on a fence and turns it into a criminal matter. We will be free of his influence soon. I just need to get the court or a jury to recognize that my easement means I did not trespass. That trial comes November 13, 2013. My attorney can't believe the prosecutor thinks this is a valid criminal charge.

Sorry for airing my dirty laundry. I am emotionally and physically exhausted. My wife is not any better. We are too old to be fighting with a cranky neighbor cop who can get a judge to make ridiculous rulings. So much for innocent until proven guilty.

So, now people should understand why we are taking the extreme step and moving.

I've probably said too much but now it has all been said.

btw, It is not uncommon for people to take such actions against the brain injured. Unfortunately, there is a serious lack of advocacy for us when dealing with troublemakers.

My best to you all.
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Old 08-30-2013, 04:36 PM #13
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I'm so sorry for the stress from your neighbor.

We're al thinking about you and hoping things turn out all right.
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Good luck with your move Mark. We will miss your sound advise.
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Dear Mark,

Your posts meant so much to me early in my recovery. The vitamin thread was a life line and you were and still are too. I am teary thinking of it.

You give solid and caring advice to everyone in need.

I am so sure you have saved lives here Mark.

God bless you and your family.

With deep gratitude.

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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013.

Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines,

Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something.

Therapy I had: vestibular

3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling.

9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms.
I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery.

Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired.
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Sorry to hear you have had to put up with so much from this neighbor. He will get what's coming to him.
Glad you are moving and just ridding yourselves (you and your wife) of this problematic neighbor. I wish you all the best. Maybe, some nice mountain air and a change will be good for you.
Thanks for all the support and honest help you provided to me. I really hope that all goes well for you and you end up enjoying this new home very much.
At least you will not have to deal with troublesome neighbors. That is ridiculous that you have a court case going concerning fixing a fence. Lol. I am sure they will throw it right out.
Best wishes!
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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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Mark,

Good luck with your move and for the future.

Not sure I will be around here much longer as I feel I am now 100% recovered from PCS.

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Symptoms mostly resolved, working full time and I am now mostly better. I wake 6am daily since my injury. Was experiencing daily Neuralgia which was controlled with Cymbalta 30mg, Lyrica 200mg daily. Now only on 30mg Cymbalta.
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Good luck to you on your move.
You have been a guardian angel looking after us . Will miss you but know you will still be watching over your sheep.

Many thanks for that xxx
In fact can't thank you enough x
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Mark,

Good luck with your move and for the future.

Not sure I will be around here much longer as I feel I am now 100% recovered from PCS.

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Hi Mouse.

Consider how valuable your recovery story can be to new members. Like you, I have no residual deficits but can share my recovery experience. Consider coming back from time to time to share your experience and give hope to others still struggling with symptoms.

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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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I will try, but I have difficulty getting on here. As I have improved, I find that things have gone back to normal and I am working/looking after kids all the time. Subsequently I have very little time, not that I am complaining because I appreciate what I have more than ever.

Also there are plenty of people on here who are very capable of giving the necessary advice, but thanks to all who helped me through my struggles.
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Symptoms mostly resolved, working full time and I am now mostly better. I wake 6am daily since my injury. Was experiencing daily Neuralgia which was controlled with Cymbalta 30mg, Lyrica 200mg daily. Now only on 30mg Cymbalta.
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