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09-11-2013, 04:24 PM | #1 | ||
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I've been lurking these forums since last month.
It was slip and fall accident while I was taking shower . Immediately after the injury I was noticing symptoms of shortness of breath, panic attacks, etc. I went to ER and they checked everything alright - normal heart rate, normal blood pressure. I went home at 3am...Slept. and woke up feeling dizzy, and having panic attack. For those wondering it happen on 8/16. Overall I think my some of symptoms improved. But I still deal with anxiety / panic attack here and there, not like I used to though. I still can't sleep like I used. When do these symptoms improve? Thanks. |
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09-12-2013, 06:55 AM | #2 | ||
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arty - please ask your neurologist, GP, or someone to prescribe you something for that. I suffered with panic attacks for a couple weeks before I finally had enough. My accident was on 7/9/13 so our timelines aren't too far off. Anxiety/depression is easily managed and you will see a great improvement of your overall health if you start taking something for it.
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09-12-2013, 10:42 AM | #3 | |||
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We can't answer "when" specifically, as all TBIs are different and they heal on their own schedule. Quiet rest and good nutrition are important; check out the “Vitamins and Supplements” thread in the sticky section above. As brain injuries go, yours is fairly recent and I would expect you will see your symptoms continue to improve. If your PCP isn’t familiar with mTBI (many aren’t) consider a referral to a MD specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (physiatrist) that is experienced in TBI rehabilitation. Personally I find that meditation is helpful in regards to the anxiety you describe. You may also want to check out this "Sleep discussion" thread: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread193933.html Best to you as you recover.
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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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09-13-2013, 05:13 AM | #4 | ||
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Thank you guys.
I will update thread accordingly. |
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