...and one other thing:

Don't be surprised if your don't get much help from the neurologist. It might be a good idea to push for a consult with a Physical Medicine Specialist.

Hi Abbillee and welcome,

I'm sure everyone here relates to what you're experiencing, I know it can get really depressing, as Hockey says, depression is a symptom too.

I saw a neurologist who said I'm either having a lot of symptoms from the concussion, including some kind of seizures, or....it's because I'm depressed!!!

Nope! I wasn't depressed before the accident!

Hockey has great advice, I am going for the neuro-psych exam so hope you go for one too.

VERY, very important, don't try to do too much, rest, eat well, do not over do it, I couldn't read or walk properly after the concussion, it takes time.

For me, the "mental" stuff has been so difficult, I feel brain damaged and think I'll never be the same, having a lot of problems and then other new things are popping up.

Look around on this forum, people understand what you're going through, it can help to know you're not alone.

Hang in there Abbillee, really look after yourself, others will be along to help you. hugs....

Abbilee,

My biggest concern for you is an upper neck injury. The injuries you have suffered can cause serious but subtle injuries to the upper neck that can make any concussion problems much worse.

You should try icing your upper neck. You should also be very careful with neck and head posture, especially when sleeping or resting. Try to keep your head from tilting off to either side or forward.

You can help some of us by not making long lists. I can not read your long list of symptoms. I can not find the start of the next line when there are more than 5 lines or so without a paragraph space. To me, it just becomes a large jumble of letters.

I and many others will suggest that you not depend on a neuro to help you get better. They rarely have much to offer. A diagnosis does not change your condition.

You can help yourself with good brain nutrition. The Vitamins and Supplements sticky at the top has good info.

My best to you.

Agrees with others on neurologists.

They have a very limited number of tools to help our issues. Most will just keep trying different meds in hoping one finally works or time heals it so they dont have to deal with us anymore.