Facts About Concussion and Brain Injury

I also sometimes cannot smell something after that accident I had a few years back and my mum scared me by saying I might have Alzheimer’s or something please tell me that isn’t true

I had severe car accident I go to chiro weekly if I didn't I be in corner crying n rake cycolbezaphine to cope.no.straining neck makes head worse tons n tons of sleep heals don't push yourself n gravol for nausea good protein diet to heal.

Hi Brandon,

Thank you so much for your post. I had a concussion in Dec 2016. I never got it checked. I fell on my face and when I woke up the next day I could feel my brain hitting the skull. I went back to sleep and when I woke up it was fine. I continued the habit of drinking every day for the next three months. I was too stupid to realise the effects a concussion might have had. But then I stopped drinking completely for the next four months. I have had tinnitus for 5 years. But post concussion I felt that my tinnitus is increasing and now I am in a position where my tinnitus is over the roof. I joined the MBA program in August but I am not able to focus at all. I started drinking again. I feel that I have post concussion syndrome. WHo do you think I should seek help from?
I appreciate your concern for others. Hoping to hear from you soon.

Pen- I was in a car accident about 2 years ago now. I know how you feel exactly. I forget so many important things like it never was a part of my life. Appointments I miss, scheduling appointments at the same time and not realizing it, forgetting what I was talking or thinking about, losing words that I know and have used all my life, tremors and shaky movements that come and go, etc... I feel like I am crazy now, and people have asked me if I am drunk when I don't drink alcohol. I progressed a long ways, as I stuttered and suffered amplified versions of my symptoms before, where now I seem to have settled into a semi/functional state that can be glossed over based on how I look. I confuse the intentions and actions/words of others in interactions- sometimes very blunt and rudely. I know better than to dis-respect others, so I isolate myself to prevent outbursts that I cannot control, and to avoid interacting in ways that others don't deserve. I feel like a different person completely, and it is something I try not to think about. I finally have some resolution financially to try and address my body, but I worry it's just a money pit in waiting that will produce minimal results. It's been 2 years, and I treated with therapy for as long as insurance allowed before the money was used. You are not alone, and I hope you know that our heart's can still guide your ways matter how broken, even if we find ourselves acting out on a whim. I know I feel bad afterwards, and I wish that I hadn't went ballistic out of nowhere, but it's just a part of whatever went wrong in our brains. Someday there will be better treatments and care, but until that day comes all we can do is try to be the best we can be, especially towards others. That is my take on a hard truth that I face, and I hope you see that it's not your fault.

I just wanted you to know that I feel so much for your injury and it took a lot for me to read your story out load to my husband because if I didn’t know better this is like looking in the mirror. My accident involves a guy running a red light back in Jan of 2013 wow I can’t believe it’s coming up on five years. The side airbag hit my left side of my head so hard that I just remember everything going white . I actually told a priest 2 weeks ago that I feel I died that day! Because the person I was isn’t the person I am now. It’s hard to explain to someone that at 36 years old you feel like what you believe people with Alzheimer’s feel like ! You have your good days which in our eyes are days when your loved ones aren’t mad at you because you can’t remember what they said five minutes ago or maybe you remember where that item was and you accused your teenager of taking something out of your room without asking. The really bad days are the laying in bed at night because no one can see a physical injury so you lay there at bed time cus your tired of feeling like a burden and that you know your smarter then your physical body is letting you be ! My first year of my accident was the hardest for my life my husband constantly fought with me wasn’t understanding at all . I’m just luck I married a man who took our vows seriously! Don’t get me wrong we def still have our fights and he tends to forget I’m not like I used to be and this is the new me is what tell him. I went to see a speech Therepist who worked with me for three months if I remember right or a month i can’t remember. But she told me you could possibly get better in a year or ten years but I will never be the same it’s my new normal whatever that is ! But like I said your story touched my heart and I couldn’t read it without bawling . Hang in there it’s our “new new “ our new normal!

Mine is not quite the same but see ent to go to audiologist

This sounds exactly what I'm going through. I didn't see the doctor, either. Neither did I report it or press charges against my ex boyfriend for punching me in the head.
When the swelling went down, I thought I was okay. Then I started having problems in that area, migraines, extreme mood swings, and increased depression. I didn't know that I got a concussion. As I never got it checked. When I went to the hospital today, they told me that it was coincidence that it hurts in the same spot I got punched. They prescribed me pain meds and referred me to see a psychologist. It seems the doctors won't take me seriously because I didn't get it checked at the time. I made a mistake that they have no right to judge and blame me for. I need help, so do you, so do we all. I see that your post was made last year. I hope you go the help you need.

You need to see a neurologist. Do some research as neurologist specialize in certain aspects of the brain. (strokes, headaches, seizures etc) You may also want to look at some alternative healing like MCKS Pranic Healing (Check it out before you judge) Eat foods that are good for the brain and avoid all that isn't healthy for the brain. ( also excerdin for migraines helps some as well as the combination of taking with aspirin - get your doctors permission before you do this)

I have a 30 year old who is severe TBI from an auto accident 28 years most of her brain is dead but she walks talks runs remembers names high observant and understands more than people realize. My other child is 23 and has suffered 7 concussions and this one is having major brain issues and has little short term memory major head pain that does not seem to stop. We are dealing with those issues now.

I think that you have a concussion and that you need to go to the doctor again.

I was diagnosed with the same condition 18 mos again and still have issues with staying asleep at night. My neurologist placed me on Amitriptyline, 10mg. This med help me to stay asleep for a long time at night. When I don't take this med, I will surely have trouble staying asleep.

Same hear it sucks Im 29

You may wonder, "what can I do?" The answer is: simply be present. Show up to the fight. Reach out to your old Veteran buddies, let them know that you are there if they need it. Let them know that you will answer the phone, day or night, rainstorm or snowstorm, close or far away. You don’t know what to say…that’s fine.

Anytime you are knocked out you have had a concussion.  A neurologist is who you need to see.  Research them as they specialize - strokes, seizures, headaches, etc.  Make sure to get your medical records from the hospital visit.   Note that tests on the brain do not show all the issues -such as defusion- also when you fell your brain bounced around and that can take time to heal.   

Most doctors charge less for cash payments when paid in full at the time of the visit.  Many hospitals have grants that with a proof of low income will write off testing.

It can take a year or more for your symptoms to subside or they may never. The first five years after a brain injury is when you see the most gains.

You may also some alternative healing such as MCKS Pranic Healing  (don't knock it till you try it   - its a non touch modality and has had proven results in many aspects of healing)

Eating for the brain is very important especially when you are healing.  Rest and de stress, rest heals the brain.

Things really changed for me when I saw a D.O. (osteopath). It was SO worth the money. Take care ~

Don't wait another day my experiences in these is why sometimes injures Don't show up right away also make sure you're insurance covers all treatment now and in future I had to find out the hard way only go to drs and specialist who are experts in their field asap

i feel the same, my accident happened 11 dys ago but my headaches started occuring over a week ago, my headache although isnt gettinf worst, is always constant midly still, did yours end up improving ?

Who sent you to pt Dr? What was diagnosis

Don't settle for that I learned the hard way over and over sometimes damage doesn't show up for months years get help right away

hi just read yr journey so felt for you am thinking of you hope it is better, so glad you went to the hospital we can be surrounded by friends and still be alone remember where all alone chasing the dragon but God loves you and me, you are special look inside you theres only one of you, i used to care for mature people over 70 so loved them they where my friends and i was 35 they gave me more then what i gave my self, takecare sandra