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09-30-2014, 10:31 PM | #1 | ||
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I am 6 months into PCS and thinking to consult a new doctor. I have seen 2 neurologists and my experience wasn't good at all. I understand there is no treatment for this and most doctors don't know much but still I want to get some opinion at least and know what's going on! Should I see a neuro psychiatrist or a neurosurgeon? Or a plain psychiatrist for that matter?
I was surprised to see when my physiatrist told me about concussions and how it has affected my body. She immediately recognised that I was brain injured when she saw me entering her cabin! At least she was tons better in knowledge when compared to a well known and renowned neurologist I last saw who was plain **** and blamed it all on my anxiety! |
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09-30-2014, 10:33 PM | #2 | ||
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Very good question....I would like to know the same thing.
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09-30-2014, 11:02 PM | #3 | ||
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I just saw a neuropsychologist 3 weeks ago who did about 4 hours of tests. I'm actually getting my results tomorrow so I'll let you know if it was helpful. My neurologist is reviewing them with me. He says he will develop a treatment plan with those results in mind.
From what I have read, the sooner a person gets to see a neuropsychologist the better. They can determine what types of cognitive issues you are having and it helps with your treatment plan. I'm not getting my hopes to high because I have read on this site that they scored pretty well but still have a lot of symptoms. I am almost 6 months pcs too. I was in a bad car accident in May. Totaled my car--I walked away with very little visible injuries just my brain very shaken up! I still have short term memory loss, difficulty with attention and concentration, headaches (they are daily but not as severe), and major fatigue. I'm working part time now. My brain has trouble shutting off so I feel like I think the same thing over and over again. It's pretty annoying. I'm not sure at what point you would be referred to a neurosurgeon. I wish you well! |
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09-30-2014, 11:33 PM | #4 | ||
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I suggest seeing a physiatrist, a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A physiatrist will usually have access to a neuropsychologist if you need one.
Please note that I did not say a psychiatrist or psychologist. A psychiatrist is an MD who treats mental illness and can prescribe drugs. A psychologist is a Ph.D. or Psych.D. who treats psychological issues and can not prescribe drugs. A Neuro-Psychologist is a specialized psychologist with extra training in diagnosing brain dysfunctions (not mental illness) A physiatrist is an M.D. They are often affiliated with a rehabilitation hospital. Look for them in the phone book under Physicians and Surgeons in the heading Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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10-01-2014, 07:27 AM | #5 | ||
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10-01-2014, 07:48 AM | #6 | |||
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I would agree with Mark with the exception that I do not get the point of a Physical Medicine doc... mine has done nothing really... she is more of a gatekeeper of treatment... she acts more like an advocate... if you can advocate for yourself I would suggest just the neuropsych
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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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What did your physiatrist advise? Mine ordered a neuropsychological assessment from a clinical neuropsychologist and then tailored my therapies based on deficit areas identified. I'd start there since she seemed to recognize your symptoms being related to the mTBI.
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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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