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Old 08-17-2014, 03:03 PM #11
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Hopefully you get answers to your issues.

I was freaked out about how I did on the test, some users who I bugged will tell you how paranoid I was of it.

Luckily I learned a lot, and did a lot better on some of the tests than I thought too. At the same time I did worse on some parts that I thought I did good on.

It really gives you a sense of relief when you finally know the answer.

I hope you come back with positive news!
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Kev- what are you doing about your results? are the therapy's that they are doing giving you any help?
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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

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My test was part of a study that I am in with The University of Texas... i do the initial testing.. then 8 weeks of therapy and then a final testing... I will find out the details of the therapy tomorrow...
That's great that you'll get therapy and a follow up test. Putting aside how tiring it is, I'd love to do another neuro-psych to measure my progress.

I do so hope your get improvement from the therapy. Don't be discouraged if you get very fatigued, especially after the first few sessions. When I started APT, I'd come home and flop on the chesterfield for the rest of the day.
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Kev- what are you doing about your results? are the therapy's that they are doing giving you any help?
Well im going to be doing vestibular therapy for my balance issues.

He implied that my body has surpassed the natural healing phase. Basically saying im stuck with it.

Luckily ive been through cognitive therapy where I have learned some workarounds. Now im also discovering new ones on my own.
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Well im going to be doing vestibular therapy for my balance issues.

He implied that my body has surpassed the natural healing phase. Basically saying im stuck with it.

Luckily ive been through cognitive therapy where I have learned some workarounds. Now im also discovering new ones on my own.
Kev, I can't remember (big surprise) when you sustained your TBI.

Even pretty old school neurologists tend to think that improvement is possible for up to two years.

Modern research indicates that the TBI brain can continue to improve indefinitely.

Yes, improvement comes more quickly, and effortlessly, in the beginning, but therapy can continue to pay dividends. I'm seven years post injury, and my cognitive function has continued to get better. The brain is amazing - don't give up.
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Kev, I can't remember (big surprise) when you sustained your TBI.

Even pretty old school neurologists tend to think that improvement is possible for up to two years.

Modern research indicates that the TBI brain can continue to improve indefinitely.

Yes, improvement comes more quickly, and effortlessly, in the beginning, but therapy can continue to pay dividends. I'm seven years post injury, and my cognitive function has continued to get better. The brain is amazing - don't give up.
Sounds good, I believe in infinite healing as long as I keep myself in check, and dont worry, I dont believe in the word quit!
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Hockey- Kev is about 7 months out.. we got here about the same time.. his accident seems much worse than mine for sure!

Hockey, you to can join the study... http://www.brainhealth.utdallas.edu/...ch/participate
they are constantly looking for people... my dad is a war vet and is part of the study too..

Kev- what classifies as too long? does that mean I am stuck with this as well???
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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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After 1 year of issues I had an Occupational Therapist assess me in June of this year. The treatment plan was denied. I just had my internal examination done today by the insurer's OT. Wish me luck. I hear about all of the therapies you are all receiving and hope I can be a recipient of those too.
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1 year post-concussion caused by a high-speed MVA.
Driver to driver head-on. I was stationary and the other vehicle hit me traveling > 110 km/hr successfully breaking my sternum.
Diagnosed with chronic neuropathic pain, PTSD, somatic symptom disorder, depression, anxiety. I suffer from daily headaches, 24x7.
Meds: On prescription medication for neuropathic pain, breakthrough pain, anxiety, depression and sleep disorder.
OTC medications used to try and keep headaches in check: acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
Treatments: Physio (declined since May '14), RMT (declined since Feb '14), Psychiatry CBT (since Nov '13), Pain Clinic Nerve Blocks, Botox and Lidocaine Infusion (since May '14), SLP (since Aug '14), OT (since Sep '14).
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good luck!
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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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