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07-18-2014, 11:09 PM
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I'm having a moment of happy. Feeeeeeels soooo gooood.
Here, take some before you leave.  I hope it's contagious. Warmly, Jenna 
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. *TBI with mild to severe damage November 2012 from car crash. Stroke with hemorage & 4 clots in veins in brain Feb/Mar 2015. *Vestibular damage, PCS, hypercusis, severe visual processing and tracking issues, short term memory loss, headaches/migraines, occipital neuralgia, cognitive issues, neurological issues, brain fog, brain fatigue when over stimulated, twitching, vertigo, neck issues, nerve issues, PTSD, personality change, Since stroke left side weakness, rage, worsening of vestibular problems, recall, speech, memory. *Can't drive or work. Have done occupational therapy, cognitive therapy, physical therapy. Learning work arounds, and strategies to be competent in daily life. Change your attitude/perspective changes your life. As TBI survivors this is a vital part of our healing and living. *Working on getting to know and accept the new me. |
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07-18-2014, 11:25 PM
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Ahhh,
Fresh mountain air, a glass of clean cold mountain well water and the sound of frogs from down the hill.
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Mark in Idaho "Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10 |
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07-19-2014, 12:22 AM
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Beautiful day picking berries here, getting errands done, and going out with friends tonight. Not to mention, it's summer and the living is easy.
So glad you are getting so AHHHHHHH And I sent you a letter today! That was one of my errands. Yay
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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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07-19-2014, 02:00 AM
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Ahhhhh,
Mark and PoetryMom what feel good replies! You both had me with your ahhhhhs. Berry picking, getting things done, time with friends, mountain fresh air, cold clear mountain water (I believe I could drink all of Lake Superior's north western half!), and...one of my favs...the sound of frogs at night!!! Great ahhhhs. I am glad u r both celebrating that feeling. I've learned that it can leave quickly so I'm riding this wave as far as it will take me. On of the many beautiful views in Michigan. Jenna
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. *TBI with mild to severe damage November 2012 from car crash. Stroke with hemorage & 4 clots in veins in brain Feb/Mar 2015. *Vestibular damage, PCS, hypercusis, severe visual processing and tracking issues, short term memory loss, headaches/migraines, occipital neuralgia, cognitive issues, neurological issues, brain fog, brain fatigue when over stimulated, twitching, vertigo, neck issues, nerve issues, PTSD, personality change, Since stroke left side weakness, rage, worsening of vestibular problems, recall, speech, memory. *Can't drive or work. Have done occupational therapy, cognitive therapy, physical therapy. Learning work arounds, and strategies to be competent in daily life. Change your attitude/perspective changes your life. As TBI survivors this is a vital part of our healing and living. *Working on getting to know and accept the new me. |
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07-19-2014, 08:26 AM
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This thread made me smile!
How wonderful to have a great morning! Hope everyone's wonderfulness continues!!! Enjoy!
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The Start: MVA, t-boned, on 1-12-14 (my sons 5th birthday) and did not think anything of it.. my back hurt on site but everything else seemed ok. Lost about 10-12 hours from about 3 hours after the accident to the next day...Experienced terrible brain fog for over a month, plus intense headaches, nausea, dizziness, cognitive difficulties, disorientation, no short term memory, depression and just an overall hangover feeling daily. Current Situation: I'm about 7 months in and my local neurologist has waived her white flag and therefore I am headed to Dallas to be seen (I have family there). The headaches are still daily. I have nausea, dizziness as well. Drugs I have been on- Vicodin (off), Naproxen (off), proanolol (off), topamax (off), cataflam (off), Midrin (off), Flexeril (off) and now Namenda XR (off), Nortrptylin (off), Verapamil (off) Therapy- Osteopath, Vestibular and balance therapy, fuzion/soft tissue massage, acupuncture Drs- ER (no help), GP, Chiropractor, Neurologist and Osteopath |
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07-19-2014, 10:05 AM
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An ice cold bud light while wading in the pool......pool temp 89.....outdoor temp 93!
While my girlfriend cooks on the BBQ! Ahhhhhh, that's summer time in sunny South Florida!
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07-19-2014, 10:13 AM
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07-19-2014, 10:47 AM
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I'm at work. But feeling pretty good. And I slept well last night.
So ahhhhhh!
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What Happened: 3/6/14 I was leaning in to pick my phone off the floor of my car and hit my head on the door frame. No immediate problems but I woke up the following day with blurred vision, nausea, fogginess and memory issues. Headaches came the next day along with speech problems. CT scan was clear. Took a few weeks off work. Went back for half days for two weeks. Then: 4/14/14 While still recovering from the first concussion I hit my head on the edge of my desk. Immediate headache, nausea and blurred vision. Doctor referred me to a neurologist who prescribed physical therapy for my neck, as I get incredibly stiff/sore necks daily which helps to bring on the headaches. Doctor also referred me to a counselor, who is helping me to cope with the anxiety and panic that has come up in my post concussion world. I deal with severe sensory problems and the frequent bout of aphasia. And Then : 10/6/14 I was cleaning something (ok cat puke) up from underneath my new glass table when I stood up too fast right into it and voila, trauma #3. I was out of work for a month and a half this time. Noise problems, aphasia, etc. |
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07-19-2014, 11:55 AM
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Ahhhhh
Nice to see the smiles going around the desks across this world of ours. Thanks! It's a bit foggy and cold...but it will warm up. It's summer in Berkeley/San Francisco.
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The event: Rear ended on freeway with son when I was at a stop in stop and go traffic July 2012. Lost consciousness. Post-event: Diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, ptsd, whiplash, peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction and convergence insufficiency. MRI/CT scans fine. Symptoms: daily headaches, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, cognitive fog, light/noise sensitivities, anxiety/irritability, fatigued, convergence insufficiency, tinnitus and numbness in arms/legs. Therapies: Now topamax 50mg daily; Propanolol and Tramadol when migraine. Off nortryptiline and trazodone. Accupuncture. Vitamin regime. Prism glasses/vision therapy. Vestibular therapy 3month. Gluten free diet. Dairy free diet. On sick leave from teaching until Sept. 2014. |
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07-19-2014, 12:37 PM
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Watching a Mother Loon on the water
teaching her little chick to fish today. Looks Like she has just the one-- they typically Have 2. We have never seen this before as Loons are secretive as a rule. They were just out of range for my zoom camera....sigh. But it was a wonderful thing To watch with hubby's big binos.  (We are in the UP of Mich until Sept.)
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