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Old 02-03-2016, 04:24 PM #1
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I was thinking, every single thread in this section of the website, Mark has spent his own personal time using his vast knowledge and experience giving people he has never met the answers they ask for in an honest and concise way. This is pretty much without fail. I just thought I'd post this to say a personal think you to Mark, feel free to use this thread to do the same. We are lucky to have someone so experienced on this subject.

Mark you are one of the good ones.
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Definitely agree! Thank you so much Mark, I don't know what we'd do without you
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I agree...and his wife who donates her time via Mark.

Good thread.

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When I see my doctor now I often work into the conversation some of the points Mark has made in my threads and in others. I don't mention his name or this forum. I just try to cover some of the things he mentions.

I feel much more knowledgeable and his advice/knowledge has given me more confidence/hope moving forward.

Thanks Mark for your help.
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While I'm mostly a lurker, I not only felt very welcome by Mark in Idaho upon joining, but have been so impressed with his lengthy helpful responses to everyone on here. Thank you for starting this thread!
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Totally agree - A big thanks to Mark in Idaho.

I'm not often on the TBI/PCS forum, my main interest being autoimmune & neuropathy discussions, but I've also benefited from Mark's insight and research.
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Mark, you are truly a very special person and I, like all the others, cannot thank you enough for your insight, knowledge, and mostly, the kind, caring words you so eloquently use to respond to all of us!
So so sorry to hear that you are having a bad day! May all our positive thoughts reach you and help you today and everyday as you have helped us!


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Hope this is just a weird blip for you Mark and things turn around soon. Your efforts on this board make it a much better place. Thank you.
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26 year-old PhD student in evolutionary biology, slipped on ice in Feb 2014 while clipping my fingernails and walking to save time (dumbest reason for PCS ever?). Initially just had headaches and didn't feel quite right, but a minor head bump 5 days later started a downward spiral of anxiety, depression, insomnia and fatigue. Had trouble concentrating on reading/looking at screens

April 2014 - did exertion test, passed, started exercising and doing more, but didn't feel much better.

May 2014 - Went on backpacking trip OK'd by doctor, trip itself went fine, but felt worse a few days after getting back, more difficulty concentrating, worse headaches.

June 2014 - Bumped head on ceiling walking slowly down stairs, no immediate symptoms, but caused worsening headahces, more difficulty concentrating and looking at screens. Have not felt as good as I did before this since this bump.

December 2014 - after feeling relatively better I went xc skiing and fell but didn't hit my head (something my psychologist who specializes in brain injuries told me he hoped would happen so I saw it was OK), felt worse

Feb 2015 - back in grad school, light teaching load and some research, nowhere close to operating at my full capacity. Still have constant headaches, difficulty reading/looking at screens, mild anxiety and depression, and just not feeling like my normal sharp self.

Trying, but struggling, to believe that I'll get back to my old self, or at least get close.
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Personally, I'm OK. I am dealing with a serious medical issue with a family member that is requiring a lot of time to understand the myriad of medical issues.

Thanks for your concern and support.
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Mark you have been one of the biggest supports to me through my journey. You always give everyone suck amazing advice, and we can count on you and your knowledge to help us navigate this new life. Thank you for everything you do!
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