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07-21-2014, 07:22 PM
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Hi guys. I haven't been around much lately, been feeling decently the last few weeks. But I had a bad brain day today. About 3/4 of the way through my work day I developed a stiff neck and headache. Then my mom stopped by and was giving me some advice about something I wanted to write down and had to delete and retype it (I was doing it in my phone) about 6 of 7 times become it wasn't making sense. Then I had a customer pay me with a $20 that I was 100% sure was a $5 and he and I argued back and forth several times about if I owed him further change until I checked the drawer and found my mistake. Gun to my head I would have told you that was a $5. Then I screwed up an easy repair that I can normally do in my sleep.
One step forward two steps back.
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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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07-21-2014, 07:38 PM
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that's okay I woke up this morning with my body jumping like I was the Exorcist lol.each day is different and its long as you are improving week by week stay positive and keep moving forward. I'm sure others will add comments that will be more helpful.
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07-21-2014, 08:31 PM
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I have learned that interruptions of my work environment are the kiss of death. The head ache was enough of an interruption. The frustration of trying to type into a smart phone finished you off.
You will find it to your benefit to turn down such interruptions. Your mom should understand.
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Mark in Idaho "Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10 |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Socks (07-21-2014) |
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07-21-2014, 09:06 PM
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 I just can't get past how convinced I was that the guy had a five dollar bill. I had absolutely no doubt in my mind that that's what it was. Put the $20 in the $5 spot. Even when I found the mistake I said it was because I saw the $5 he had in his bundle of money, to which he said he didn't have any. My brain completely invented a five dollar bill.
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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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07-21-2014, 10:31 PM
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Seeing a $5 when it is really a $20 is what many of us call a Brain Fart. We can't believe it came out of us but it sure is embarrassing and stinks.
Pushing through the effort to type into the smartphone should be a lesson. We all learn these the hard way.
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Mark in Idaho "Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10 |
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07-21-2014, 10:38 PM
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We are all human, all too human. I'm sorry you had a bad day. WE've all had them.
And you know what? You get to wake up tomorrow. And it can be a better day. Trust that it will. Make it better.
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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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07-21-2014, 10:40 PM
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I feel for you guys as I don't really have any cognitive problems just brutal sensory problems. I hope you keep going better and better and let us know about the improvements
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07-22-2014, 12:58 PM
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Well, I just showed up a day late to my neuropsychology appointment. I made the appointment over the telephone so I obviously misunderstood the date.
The doctor's office didn't call to confirm the appointment so the no show charge was waived, and the appointment was rescheduled. But just when I thought I was doing better, here is another example of my audio-processing difficulty continuing. So, another day to make it better. Grumpy me today.
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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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07-23-2014, 07:26 AM
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I am sorry you are having a bad day!
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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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