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Old 09-21-2014, 08:42 PM #1
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for me, it's the chronic pain and tension in back of head and neck. also the pulsatile tinnitus. actually, tinnitus is the number one claim for disability among veterans of the two wars. I found that shocking
Lucky to have girlfriend who makes a good salary but my pride takes a hit every time she leaves for work and I'm on the couch.
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Thanks for all your responses. I had a 3 week follow-up with "my team" at UPMC yesterday. Everything is progressing in the right direction. If things continue to improve at my next follow- up, we will begin a back to work plan. Their philosophy is that returning to work is part of the rehab process so it will be done gradually and thoughtfully. My biggest fear is having cognitive impairments that I am not currently aware since I haven't been using my brain in a manner similar to the work situation.

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Their philosophy is that returning to work is part of the rehab process so it will be done gradually and thoughtfully. My biggest fear is having cognitive impairments that I am not currently aware since I haven't been using my brain in a manner similar to the work situation.

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I firmly believe that getting back to the "real world" by first working part time from home was a huge contributor to my regaining cognitive function. My earlier NPA upon release from hospital cited deficits in retrieval of learned information, mental flexibility, problem solving and abstract reasoning. By relearning some aspects of my old skills through repetition and practice the other skills improved also.

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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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