Hello,

Backound: I have had iirc 13 concussions and 2 tbi's. I used to be able to name them all but no longer can. My last concussion was a little over 10 years ago and forced my retirement from sport. I am fearful I have CTE and discovered this site. Will be getting NPE soon.

I have began having severe issues with noisy restaurants. I literally can not think and must have people repeat things in order to hear what they are saying. I also get very disoriented.

Dose any one have this issue as well?

I am also dealing with night terrors. Not nightmares. I can not recall them but wake sopping wet and frequently screaming.

Any on else have these?

Thanks

I sometimes get them. I was just prescribed gabapentin and ambien to see if that helps at night time. Welcome to the board

Floyd,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. You have quite a history. What you are experiencing is not uncommon.

CTE is difficult to diagnose except by autopsy.

It is more likely that you are approaching your 40's or older. This is when Multiple Impact Syndrome rears its ugly head. My symptoms hit me hard at in the mid 40's but have mostly remained at the same level ever since

I am surprised you have not already found the usefulness of foam ear plugs. They will reduce the background sounds in noisy restaurants and such while still allowing you to have a conversation.

By NPE, do you mean NeuroPsych Assessment (NPA) ?

Please feel free to tell us more about your struggles. There are lots of good people here.

My best to you.

Thank you for the responses. I am 48. My down slope has really increased this past year. Severe memory issues, headaches, insomnia, all of the standard stuff. I mistyped and meant NPA. I had a full blown one (7+hrs) after my last serious concussion 10 yrs ago. Obviously am very scared about what my future holds.

I have tried ambien but do not feel like it helps with sleep that much. My night terrors have been increasing in intensity and frequency.

While doing research on this stuff I learned about sub concussions and have had literally 200+ of them.

The research into sub-concussive impacts focuses on athletes who suffer 600 to 900 in a single football season.

At 48, you should get started on a brain health nutrition regimen. The Vitamins sticky at the top has my recommendations based on what a doctor taught me decades ago.

Have you had a sleep study ? Night terrors can be tied to Sleep Apnea.

It will also be good for you to start learning work-arounds and other accommodations. If you deteriorate later in life, you will not be able to learn these needed skills.

Taking steps to reduce stress and anxiety will be very helpful. Stress is very hard on an aging brain.

I had a sleep study for apnea (oxymitry) cant spell. And it came back normal...which I found to be shocking.

In terms of the sub concussions here is the deal. I was on the US skeleton team (1 man face first bobsled not to be confused with luge). Going around big sweeping curves you can pull around 3 g's of force. During my last season when I would get to the bottom of a good run I would wretch hard, see stars and be dizzy. I attributed it to just getting old and not being able to handle the force as well (sub concussion right??)

please explain work arounds and other accomidations


Thank you so much for your insight

I taking Neurontin and ambien for night terrors. the dosage on the Neurontin was justed upped so I will let you know how it works out . I will keep trying new medication until I wake up without tthem