I wish you were near me!!! I finally was able to see a PA for a neurologist's office, but it took a year and a half to get anyone to see me. Had the ER nurses fighting to get me in. Live near Boise. Suffer from Aphasia, migraines/headaches daily, dizzy, double vision, fatigue, sleep a lot, can't remember things after i just was told or did something, only told to take Tylenol, white spots on my brain told proves migraine problems, swearing in my head is new, was extroverted and now seem to be introverted, light sensitivity, jumpy, angry, basically 2 pages of symptoms. So hard to get someone to listen to me! Have a 4.0 in college, 5 star chef, but i can't think. Had 2 brain injuries in 3 months, but the 2nd one was hit at a stoplight by a truck that plowed into me while i was stopped. That one made me have different sized pupils, still do, and was exponentially worse. I haven't recovered - feel like i am locked in a brain that isn't me. Need help.
Wow. I have suffered at least 18-19 tbis in my nearly 68 years. I knew I had concussions, but until I flew out of my truck going 80 mph and broke everything from my neck down my right side, I never considered the brain injuries to be anything serious. Matter of fact, I had so many injuries in my big accident that a tbi was not even important at all to the doctors. First and foremost, I was paralyzed for 6 weeks. After my spine surgery, nerves slowly came back. Seven weeks after my accident, I started walking again. I am to the point that all I need to do is fall down and not even hit my head and BOOM!, another tbi. The problem is, my neurosurgeon said I had post-concussive syndrome. That was in 2017, and I have had it at least six time since then. My now retired MD, a good friend, retired in 2017. Now I trust only my neurosurgeon to care for me. He says to do what I do, PEMF, chiropractic, and marijuana gummies. The worst thing is, I get angry often, and I seem to have lost my creative side. I used to write a song in an hour. Since my first nig accident in 2005, I have not completed a single song. That is very frustrating. I am a dealer in a casino. New games that are very simple take me six months learn. However, my math skills are better than ever. I make a lot of mistakes, but my bosses say, "It's okay. It is a brain injury issue. Oddly enough, I rarely make a math mistake. It is always something stupid, like pay black when the number is red on roulette, or mark the wrong number. Sadly, I am a Virgo perfectionist, so if I make 2-3 mistakes in a day, I get very angry at myself. Also procrastination is a big issue. Glad I found this page. Thank you. Going to be binge watching now.
I had a TBI at 2 years old, nearly died/survived, was in a coma for 3 days, taking risks scare me of potential challenges due to my injury from comprehensive issues , sometimes it takes me 1 time to understand things, others 100 times yet it’s so simple
I live with a TBI from a motorcycle wreck that bounced me across the asphalt stoppingwith a collarbone crunch against the curb. Thank you for posting this
I suffer from TBI it’s so strange in fact that I can remember days in my past and tell you things in great detail.There’s about a decade lost in my brain . Sounds light and crowds effect the most. I make the best of it ! Tears of a clown !
Thank you for sharing your experience. How long ago was the injury? It sounds like your long term memory was intact, but short term memory was affected. Have things improved?
TBI can be thought to accelerate the aging process, and can lead to degenerative changes of the brain… dementia is one type of possible sequelae… techniques which may enhance neuroplasticity, and mindfulness, may be of benefit…. thank you for your question…GK
A good friend of mine had a bad fall, hitting his head and recieved a pretty good gash. 3 days latter he had a full major siezure. The neurologist that we saw told us that in no way was the seizure caused by the injury to his head! The doctor made this statement without even seeing the results of the eeg. We never went back to that doctor. He has since been diagnosed with seizure disorder and on meds for it. It has caused memory loss, agitation and aggressiveness. The medications seem to exacerbate his symtoms but also seem to control the siezures. But no one will admit that the injury to his head caused the seizures.
you are correct in recognizing that certainly such a trauma to the head could cause seizures, memory loss, agitation and aggressiveness. Has he seen a neurologist or neurosurgeon who is experienced in taking care of patients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury? GK
His accident was a motorcycle accident May 12th 2022 and very bad. Swelling bleeding on the brain. Cap removal induced coma for a little over a week. After about 3 months fluid pressure again so cap replaced with a shunt a month later he has slowly gotten better and took him home Dec. In home rehab 3 times a week til June then 60 days in a neuro rehab. Since August this year outpatient rehab 2 times a week. He did get really mad for about 2 weeks but came to understand it was the injury he was mad at. I'm happy it was something he could understand. Spasticity and shorten muscles in his are feet and knees because he didn't have rehab. Alex can stand only with help. I just think he would be walking if he had better. Actually neuro rehab wanted him. Talking better eating well. Can read some math really good. He said he ready to get better. But insurance now doesn't cover as much as you think. We are in Arkansas and besides little Rock or Memphis there's no tbi specialist. Therapy is generalized not for tbi.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I know it is a difficult journey. I am sure you are doing everything you can. Try to still be optimistic and work hard to do everything possible to enhance neural plasticity, and compensatory strategies. It is about 1.5 years since the injury, but never underestimate the power of healing with continued dedication and patience. Have you reached out to support groups for help and guidance?
Swimming pool or my favorite hot tub. I take two drops of THC under my tongue at night before bed. Hot sauce is good. Cayenne pepper. Niacin with flushing a must.
Do you think I've suffer from TBI after a car reversed a opened car door before I walked to the back of the car? Held in choke hold and heard my neck crack. It's been 10 yrs since the incident, can't hold a job, concentrate, loud noise I freeze up, etc.
I didn’t fully understand when you mentioned that you were held in a chokehold.…… Were you struck by an open car door?…… If you did suffering neck injury, it is certainly possible that you suffered a TBI…… When you mention chokehold, I wonder whether there was any constriction of the carotid, arteries and blood float to the head… it sounds to me that it was more of a trauma… GK
If you’re here searching for help, who to go to, you’re in the right area. Patients know what they’re up against, can give enough information to you will be able to see what happens first, the progression of the disease and possibly who to talk to next. It’s a hard road. This isn’t a mistake. Speak to doctors, neurologists, any and everyone who will listen. I have told many many doctors over most of my life what symptoms I have, they look at me like well can’t see anything wrong with you.?? 1 in a thousand think enough to connect the dots. It’s scary to say the least. I’m 68, have a 45 year history of disability/ disorders. Am unable to work for past 18 years. It’s simply a mess. Reading from others has given me a map to look at of what I’ve been through that in part have forgotten, have gaps in my life. So this has been a tremendous help. Thanks to all of you.
good day i'm from the philippines i have accident in school an iron pipe fell on my head while my classmate was playing way back 2002 when im high school 16 yrs old now i'm 38 i remember my accident in 2013 but the symptoms i feel 2 to 3 months in 2002 neck pain, back pain, fatigue, shoulder, and when i reading books or watching my right eye easily tired my problem my family not know what happen to me in 2002. in that day the accident happen 2002 I felt like headache, ringing in right ear, in the right there a fluid, i'm not lose my loss of consciousness, i feel like i want to sleep. now 2024 there other problem.
My Mother Met with accident She is 56 years old. She had a Moderate TBI head injury after 9 days she discharged from the hospital. Know one month over she was not getting Sleep in night and she is getting very angry for simple things and all. Will She become Normal like before or is there any life long symptoms please tell me And how to control anger please Tell Me.... And will she recover Completely how long it will take please tell Me
My son suffered a TBI in 2015 when he was 21. Auto accident. They had to remove part of his skull (bone flap) to relieve pressure. To this day, he suffers severe headaches and unable to process thoughts to execute his thoughts, in action and conversation. I think that his bone flap has sunk in and needs to have it moved out. Can you guys help? We live in NW Florida and he has insurance. Thank you.
Can you talk about TBI and aging? I had a moderate TBI almost 50 years ago in a ac accident. I always worked and my major issue has always been aphasia. My doctors treat me as if my TBI has no effect this many years later.
I suffer from , concentration ,mood, execution, planning, anxiety, social distancing, Problems after a powerful hit by a soccer ball 4 month before . It was getting worse over weeks. Is this life permanent ? :(
thank you for sharing your concerns…. you are experiencing typical post-concussion symptoms / syndrome. these symptoms may resolve on their own, but a neuropsychology evaluation with testing may be appropriate if the symptoms persist. thank you….GK
Almost 4 months ago my brother Had a heart attack and as a result have hypoxic brain injuury... initially he can only open his eyes with limited look around movement.. now He can move his lips tongue and eyebrows a little. And he also started to yawn.. and few times ..very few times..move his elbow,feet finger,shoulder and head ..but very little. Almost after a month he started breathing on his own... initially was put on a ventilator .. He was initially having food through NG tube now doctors have inserted through stomach what they say as "peg tube". He also have tracheostomy tube in the neck Also mri scans have shown global or severe hypoxic brain injuury He is only 33 . he also produce tears in both eyes.. he cannot even control his head ... ... Right now he is discharge from the hospital and we are caring for at home we are doing physiotherapy ourselves. To protect him from bed sores We are changing his position every hour on bed
That is a good question. CTE is often linked with individuals who have experienced multiple TBIs, and meet the specific criteria of a TBI. However, it is possible that one may suffer repetitive minor blows to the head, which might not cause any immediate noticeable symptoms, yet can lead to CTE over time.
Exactly @kraustbi very good ? I was Discharged from the Navy an say's TBI on DD 214 Joined All was Fine Wes Pac an All then got Motorcycle an was leaving Military event so service connected in 1998 tried to drop Me to 55 % again " removing TBI " Fought an Won an moved to Fl. 2002 TBI still at VA "no problem" but 2015 All of a sudden CTE on Medical records an TBI removed .. only reason I can think is to Prevent Secondary how could I not have a TBI if I had a Left Temporal Lobe Hematoma with Surgical removal . Even saw on Papers that I had Seizure Disorder..before Military but if so How could I have Joined the Military ?
From personal experience a family member of mine had a traumatic brain injury and surprisingly had a near full recovery. The part thats difficult is this person often makes rude comments. I think for the most part that it isn't deliberate however, it really hard to tell and many of us are often offended by this person. I often have to reflect to before the injury and remember that I didn't have any cross words with this person.
Born 1980- 1984 near drowning holiday 1984 loss of consciousness/concussion falling off 12ft wall onto head Frequent heavy nose bleeds for 10 years 1992 fell 20ft out of tree hit head 1993 slipped on black ice loss of consciousness for over a minute cracked skull on rock, 10 stitches in back of head. 1994 skating backwards down steep bank hit head on iron gate, bad concussion 1994 hit in head with cricket ball at full pace concussion 1994 hit in head with a rock concussed 1995 knocked unconscious with head to head collision playing Rugby at school 1995 hit on top of head with plaster cast, concussion memory loss 1997 concussed after being repeatedly hit several times to head 1999 carbon dioxide poisoning whilst diving 1999 hospitalised after car crash lost over a pint of blood 2001 knocked unconscious for over 5 minutes in Riga Latvia outside of nightclub 2002 near drowning in Cyrprus Navy 2004 near drowning whilst diving 2007 concussed after fight with doorman in Perth Australia 2010 -2014 heavy recreational drug use 2017 collapsed at work in Belgium with stroke like symptoms. Medically evacuated back to UK 2020 - Nigeria cerebral malaria (hospitalised) Doctors rule out tbi….I’m in constant agony low mood, memory and confusion. Don’t know what to do, just want to call it a day
Thank you very much for sharing your knowlegde. You validated my issues, feelings, and emotions. No one understands. My TBI occurred in 1970. No one knew how to help me with my emotions, my anger, and complete meltdowns! Eventually, I hid things from everyone. When I asked my employer for additional training for my job, she refused. I ended up quitting. I have a Bachelors degree which took me forty years to complete. But, I did it and now I have a lot more resources for help with post traumatic seizures, not to mention the physical limitations and the falls. You have no idea how much your video has helped me. Thank you again.
thank you very much for sharing your story, and for your kind words about the video… even though your TBI occurred in 1970, there are still things which you can do… have you maximized opportunities to work with experts for cognitive therapy, which can also help with compensatory strategies?…. also, have you had guidance of therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists, to help with depression, anxiety and PTSD if you are experiencing them? …. my thoughts and prayers are with you…GK
I had a temporal lobectomy in 1994. I went 19 years seizure free. On my job, I suffered a TBI, I got beat hit in the head by a projected metal cart. My head was hit on the side where I had brain surgery. I now live with Dycristic seizures and have a VNS device implanted in my chest.
5 years ago I had a motorcycle crash no helmet about a 8 inch gash and skull was shattered. If you have not had a brain injury or have not spent a lifetime studying it. It truly is hard to understand
This Dr's staff just treated me like a piece of trash after calling for consultation on treatment. They stated the Dr. Kraus would not see me period because I have a work related injury. Literally just happened 30 mins ago. My organs are starting to fail seven months after tbi and I'm was just looking for possible advice.
I had a brain abscess that eventually burst, but only after causing a plethora of lasting and debilitating damage to my brain. I hate watching videos like this, as I experience the very effects described herein, but never even hear a single word about organic or disease related damage. It seems my family thinks I’m making it up … and why wouldn’t they? Doctors on TH-cam videos rarely explain that you don’t have to have a crack to the head to experience so much mental health damage. The same problems can happen from sudden illnesses or infections.
I am currently recovering from a recent injury I was using a post drive when it bounced of the post I was driving into the ground a struck my head splitting it open like a watermelon post driver weight is about 20-30lbs I am about 255lbs and I was using all my strength to drive this post in because the ground was rock hard do to a drought anyway I'm still suffering severe migraines, memory loss vertigo, and tons of other post concussion symptoms... does it ever get better...
It takes time and WORK! Mostly hard hard work. Try some muscle isolation, get into a speech pathologist, develop e a routine ASAP brace yourself for 3 steps forward & 2 steps back. ABOVE ALL ACCEPT ♡ & BE KIND to yourself as you get to know this new person inside the mirror & get your support peeps EDUCATION & SUPPORT
I was in a motor vehicle accident in 2005 and collapsed the whole right side of my brain. The vehicle i was in hit a concrete barrier at the beginning of the bridge with the passenger side of the car head on and i bounced down the door frame and was pinned in between the bottom of windshield and dashboard when the airbag went off and bounced my body off the ceiling of the car. I spent almost 3 months in a medically induced coma to allow the swelling to go down. Shortly after being released i started having conscious seizures that eventually turned into full blown seizures. I still worked or should say tried to. I ended up earning 38 of the 40 credits needed and have been awaiting disability now for almost 3 years and finally have a hearing with a judge in September.
I wish you were near me!!! I finally was able to see a PA for a neurologist's office, but it took a year and a half to get anyone to see me. Had the ER nurses fighting to get me in. Live near Boise. Suffer from Aphasia, migraines/headaches daily, dizzy, double vision, fatigue, sleep a lot, can't remember things after i just was told or did something, only told to take Tylenol, white spots on my brain told proves migraine problems, swearing in my head is new, was extroverted and now seem to be introverted, light sensitivity, jumpy, angry, basically 2 pages of symptoms. So hard to get someone to listen to me! Have a 4.0 in college, 5 star chef, but i can't think. Had 2 brain injuries in 3 months, but the 2nd one was hit at a stoplight by a truck that plowed into me while i was stopped. That one made me have different sized pupils, still do, and was exponentially worse. I haven't recovered - feel like i am locked in a brain that isn't me. Need help.
Wow. I have suffered at least 18-19 tbis in my nearly 68 years. I knew I had concussions, but until I flew out of my truck going 80 mph and broke everything from my neck down my right side, I never considered the brain injuries to be anything serious. Matter of fact, I had so many injuries in my big accident that a tbi was not even important at all to the doctors. First and foremost, I was paralyzed for 6 weeks. After my spine surgery, nerves slowly came back. Seven weeks after my accident, I started walking again.
I am to the point that all I need to do is fall down and not even hit my head and BOOM!, another tbi. The problem is, my neurosurgeon said I had post-concussive syndrome. That was in 2017, and I have had it at least six time since then. My now retired MD, a good friend, retired in 2017. Now I trust only my neurosurgeon to care for me. He says to do what I do, PEMF, chiropractic, and marijuana gummies. The worst thing is, I get angry often, and I seem to have lost my creative side. I used to write a song in an hour. Since my first nig accident in 2005, I have not completed a single song. That is very frustrating. I am a dealer in a casino. New games that are very simple take me six months learn. However, my math skills are better than ever. I make a lot of mistakes, but my bosses say, "It's okay. It is a brain injury issue. Oddly enough, I rarely make a math mistake. It is always something stupid, like pay black when the number is red on roulette, or mark the wrong number. Sadly, I am a Virgo perfectionist, so if I make 2-3 mistakes in a day, I get very angry at myself. Also procrastination is a big issue.
Glad I found this page. Thank you. Going to be binge watching now.
OMG!!!!!! I know GOD lead me here!!!!!! THANK YOU 🙏🏼 😇
I had a TBI at 2 years old, nearly died/survived, was in a coma for 3 days, taking risks scare me of potential challenges due to my injury from comprehensive issues , sometimes it takes me 1 time to understand things, others 100 times yet it’s so simple
I live with a TBI from a motorcycle wreck that bounced me across the asphalt stoppingwith a collarbone crunch against the curb. Thank you for posting this
What are your exact symptoms? 😢
I suffer from TBI it’s so strange in fact that I can remember days in my past and tell you things in great detail.There’s about a decade lost in my brain . Sounds light and crowds effect the most. I make the best of it ! Tears of a clown !
Thank you for sharing your experience. How long ago was the injury? It sounds like your long term memory was intact, but short term memory was affected. Have things improved?
I have had a similar experience
Thank you for your thoughts. Is it something you would like to share? @@islguy420
My accident happened 7 years ago..
Have things improved? What were your strategies of healing?@@islguy420
How do u fix lack oxygen from frontal lobe damage from several injuries from young child. One real bad from heel to head many staples
thank you for your question…. without knowing more detail, it is difficult to give a specific recommendation…. I wish you and your family the best….GK
Can you please address the causal relationship, if any, between TBI and dementia?
TBI can be thought to accelerate the aging process, and can lead to degenerative changes of the brain… dementia is one type of possible sequelae… techniques which may enhance neuroplasticity, and mindfulness, may be of benefit…. thank you for your question…GK
A good friend of mine had a bad fall, hitting his head and recieved a pretty good gash. 3 days latter he had a full major siezure. The neurologist that we saw told us that in no way was the seizure caused by the injury to his head! The doctor made this statement without even seeing the results of the eeg. We never went back to that doctor.
He has since been diagnosed with seizure disorder and on meds for it. It has caused memory loss, agitation and aggressiveness. The medications seem to exacerbate his symtoms but also seem to control the siezures. But no one will admit that the injury to his head caused the seizures.
Maybe potassium deficiency. It caused my strokes. Everything else that is debilitating from low potassium.
you are correct in recognizing that certainly such a trauma to the head could cause seizures, memory loss, agitation and aggressiveness. Has he seen a neurologist or neurosurgeon who is experienced in taking care of patients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury? GK
His accident was a motorcycle accident May 12th 2022 and very bad. Swelling bleeding on the brain. Cap removal induced coma for a little over a week. After about 3 months fluid pressure again so cap replaced with a shunt a month later he has slowly gotten better and took him home Dec. In home rehab 3 times a week til June then 60 days in a neuro rehab. Since August this year outpatient rehab 2 times a week. He did get really mad for about 2 weeks but came to understand it was the injury he was mad at. I'm happy it was something he could understand. Spasticity and shorten muscles in his are feet and knees because he didn't have rehab. Alex can stand only with help. I just think he would be walking if he had better. Actually neuro rehab wanted him. Talking better eating well. Can read some math really good. He said he ready to get better. But insurance now doesn't cover as much as you think. We are in Arkansas and besides little Rock or Memphis there's no tbi specialist. Therapy is generalized not for tbi.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I know it is a difficult journey. I am sure you are doing everything you can. Try to still be optimistic and work hard to do everything possible to enhance neural plasticity, and compensatory strategies. It is about 1.5 years since the injury, but never underestimate the power of healing with continued dedication and patience. Have you reached out to support groups for help and guidance?
Swimming pool or my favorite hot tub. I take two drops of THC under my tongue at night before bed. Hot sauce is good. Cayenne pepper. Niacin with flushing a must.
Do you think I've suffer from TBI after a car reversed a opened car door before I walked to the back of the car? Held in choke hold and heard my neck crack. It's been 10 yrs since the incident, can't hold a job, concentrate, loud noise I freeze up, etc.
Have you seen a neurologist?
I didn’t fully understand when you mentioned that you were held in a chokehold.…… Were you struck by an open car door?…… If you did suffering neck injury, it is certainly possible that you suffered a TBI…… When you mention chokehold, I wonder whether there was any constriction of the carotid, arteries and blood float to the head… it sounds to me that it was more of a trauma… GK
If you’re here searching for help, who to go to, you’re in the right area. Patients know what they’re up against, can give enough information to you will be able to see what happens first, the progression of the disease and possibly who to talk to next. It’s a hard road. This isn’t a mistake. Speak to doctors, neurologists, any and everyone who will listen. I have told many many doctors over most of my life what symptoms I have, they look at me like well can’t see anything wrong with you.?? 1 in a thousand think enough to connect the dots. It’s scary to say the least. I’m 68, have a 45 year history of disability/ disorders. Am unable to work for past 18 years. It’s simply a mess. Reading from others has given me a map to look at of what I’ve been through that in part have forgotten, have gaps in my life. So this has been a tremendous help. Thanks to all of you.
good day i'm from the philippines i have accident in school an iron pipe fell on my head while my classmate was playing way back 2002 when im high school 16 yrs old now i'm 38 i remember my accident in 2013 but the symptoms i feel 2 to 3 months in 2002 neck pain, back pain, fatigue, shoulder, and when i reading books or watching my right eye easily tired my problem my family not know what happen to me in 2002. in that day the accident happen 2002 I felt like headache, ringing in right ear, in the right there a fluid, i'm not lose my loss of consciousness, i feel like i want to sleep. now 2024 there other problem.
Upper cervical care is making things a bit better as all TBI involve a whiplash. Not all whiplash are TBIs.
Thank you for your thoughts.
My Mother Met with accident She is 56 years old. She had a Moderate TBI head injury after 9 days she discharged from the hospital. Know one month over she was not getting Sleep in night and she is getting very angry for simple things and all. Will She become Normal like before or is there any life long symptoms please tell me And how to control anger please Tell Me.... And will she recover Completely how long it will take please tell Me
My son suffered a TBI in 2015 when he was 21. Auto accident. They had to remove part of his skull (bone flap) to relieve pressure. To this day, he suffers severe headaches and unable to process thoughts to execute his thoughts, in action and conversation. I think that his bone flap has sunk in and needs to have it moved out. Can you guys help? We live in NW Florida and he has insurance. Thank you.
THC a few drops under the tongue with coconut oil.
@@fairchild1737 he already smokes it. It helps, but he has to be stoned all the time. Thank you for the reply.
there are excellent trauma hospitals in Florida who can certainly help…which city are you in?
@@kraustbi Crestview. NW Florida
Can you talk about TBI and aging? I had a moderate TBI almost 50 years ago in a ac accident. I always worked and my major issue has always been aphasia. My doctors treat me as if my TBI has no effect this many years later.
been thru that as well .. Fought and Won
I suffer from , concentration ,mood, execution, planning, anxiety, social distancing, Problems after a powerful hit by a soccer ball 4 month before . It was getting worse over weeks. Is this life permanent ? :(
I had just dizziness one Day long after 2-3 days later
thank you for sharing your concerns…. you are experiencing typical post-concussion symptoms / syndrome. these symptoms may resolve on their own, but a neuropsychology evaluation with testing may be appropriate if the symptoms persist. thank you….GK
Try THC drops under the tongue with coconut oil.
Almost 4 months ago my brother
Had a heart attack and as a result have hypoxic brain injuury...
initially he can only open his eyes with limited look around movement..
now
He can move his lips tongue and eyebrows a little.
And he also started to yawn..
and few times ..very few times..move his elbow,feet finger,shoulder and head ..but very little.
Almost after a month he started breathing on his own... initially was put on a ventilator
..
He was initially having food through NG tube now doctors have inserted through stomach what they say as "peg tube".
He also have tracheostomy tube in the neck
Also mri scans have shown global or severe hypoxic brain injuury
He is only 33
.
he also produce tears in both eyes..
he cannot even control his head ...
...
Right now he is discharge from the hospital and we are caring for at home we are doing physiotherapy ourselves.
To protect him from bed sores
We are changing his position every hour on bed
Drop or two of THC under the tongue helps me. With coconut oil.
How is your brother doing now? Any improvements?
@@rayniazi6422 we lost him last week
I am very sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you…GK
Can You have CTE but not TBI
That is a good question. CTE is often linked with individuals who have experienced multiple TBIs, and meet the specific criteria of a TBI. However, it is possible that one may suffer repetitive minor blows to the head, which might not cause any immediate noticeable symptoms, yet can lead to CTE over time.
Exactly @kraustbi very good ? I was Discharged from the Navy an say's TBI on DD 214 Joined All was Fine Wes Pac an All then got Motorcycle an was leaving Military event so service connected in 1998 tried to drop Me to 55 % again " removing TBI " Fought an Won an moved to Fl. 2002 TBI still at VA "no problem" but 2015 All of a sudden CTE on Medical records an TBI removed .. only reason I can think is to Prevent Secondary how could I not have a TBI if I had a Left Temporal Lobe Hematoma with Surgical removal . Even saw on Papers that I had Seizure Disorder..before Military but if so How could I have Joined the Military ?
From personal experience a family member of mine had a traumatic brain injury and surprisingly had a near full recovery.
The part thats difficult is this person often makes rude comments. I think for the most part that it isn't deliberate however, it really hard to tell and many of us are often offended by this person.
I often have to reflect to before the injury and remember that I didn't have any cross words with this person.
Born 1980-
1984 near drowning holiday
1984 loss of consciousness/concussion falling off 12ft wall onto head
Frequent heavy nose bleeds for 10 years
1992 fell 20ft out of tree hit head
1993 slipped on black ice loss of consciousness for over a minute cracked skull on rock, 10 stitches in back of head.
1994 skating backwards down steep bank hit head on iron gate, bad concussion
1994 hit in head with cricket ball at full pace concussion
1994 hit in head with a rock concussed
1995 knocked unconscious with head to head collision playing Rugby at school
1995 hit on top of head with plaster cast, concussion memory loss
1997 concussed after being repeatedly hit several times to head
1999 carbon dioxide poisoning whilst diving
1999 hospitalised after car crash lost over a pint of blood
2001 knocked unconscious for over 5 minutes in Riga Latvia outside of nightclub
2002 near drowning in Cyrprus Navy
2004 near drowning whilst diving
2007 concussed after fight with doorman in Perth Australia
2010 -2014 heavy recreational drug
use
2017 collapsed at work in Belgium with stroke like symptoms. Medically evacuated back to UK
2020 - Nigeria cerebral malaria (hospitalised)
Doctors rule out tbi….I’m in constant agony low mood, memory and confusion. Don’t know what to do, just want to call it a day
My family joke about my brain now :/
Have you suffered from a TBI in the past?
@@kraustbi No never
Was shot in /under my right nostril with 40 cal silver tip hollow point and bullet exited back of my neck 8yrs later
Thank you very much for sharing your knowlegde. You validated my issues, feelings, and emotions. No one understands. My TBI occurred in 1970. No one knew how to help me with my emotions, my anger, and complete meltdowns! Eventually, I hid things from everyone. When I asked my employer for additional training for my job, she refused. I ended up quitting. I have a Bachelors degree which took me forty years to complete. But, I did it and now I have a lot more resources for help with post traumatic seizures, not to mention the physical limitations and the falls. You have no idea how much your video has helped me. Thank you again.
thank you very much for sharing your story, and for your kind words about the video… even though your TBI occurred in 1970, there are still things which you can do… have you maximized opportunities to work with experts for cognitive therapy, which can also help with compensatory strategies?…. also, have you had guidance of therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists, to help with depression, anxiety and PTSD if you are experiencing them? …. my thoughts and prayers are with you…GK
@@kraustbican it mask/be diagnosed as (severe) AD(H)D and improve with ADD/ADHD medication?
I had a temporal lobectomy in 1994. I went 19 years seizure free. On my job, I suffered a TBI, I got beat hit in the head by a projected metal cart. My head was hit on the side where I had brain surgery. I now live with Dycristic seizures and have a VNS device implanted in my chest.
5 years ago I had a motorcycle crash no helmet about a 8 inch gash and skull was shattered. If you have not had a brain injury or have not spent a lifetime studying it. It truly is hard to understand
You got that right!!
What are your symptoms exactly? 😔
This Dr's staff just treated me like a piece of trash after calling for consultation on treatment. They stated the Dr. Kraus would not see me period because I have a work related injury. Literally just happened 30 mins ago. My organs are starting to fail seven months after tbi and I'm was just looking for possible advice.
I had a brain abscess that eventually burst, but only after causing a plethora of lasting and debilitating damage to my brain. I hate watching videos like this, as I experience the very effects described herein, but never even hear a single word about organic or disease related damage. It seems my family thinks I’m making it up … and why wouldn’t they? Doctors on TH-cam videos rarely explain that you don’t have to have a crack to the head to experience so much mental health damage. The same problems can happen from sudden illnesses or infections.
Can a frontal stroke be considered a tbi?
I am currently recovering from a recent injury I was using a post drive when it bounced of the post I was driving into the ground a struck my head splitting it open like a watermelon post driver weight is about 20-30lbs I am about 255lbs and I was using all my strength to drive this post in because the ground was rock hard do to a drought anyway I'm still suffering severe migraines, memory loss vertigo, and tons of other post concussion symptoms... does it ever get better...
Thank you for sharing your personal experience. Symptoms can improve, and proper evaluation and treatment may help. How long ago was your injury?
It takes time and WORK! Mostly hard hard work. Try some muscle isolation, get into a speech pathologist, develop e a routine ASAP brace yourself for 3 steps forward & 2 steps back.
ABOVE ALL ACCEPT ♡ & BE KIND to yourself as you get to know this new person inside the mirror & get your support peeps EDUCATION & SUPPORT
I was in a motor vehicle accident in 2005 and collapsed the whole right side of my brain. The vehicle i was in hit a concrete barrier at the beginning of the bridge with the passenger side of the car head on and i bounced down the door frame and was pinned in between the bottom of windshield and dashboard when the airbag went off and bounced my body off the ceiling of the car. I spent almost 3 months in a medically induced coma to allow the swelling to go down. Shortly after being released i started having conscious seizures that eventually turned into full blown seizures. I still worked or should say tried to. I ended up earning 38 of the 40 credits needed and have been awaiting disability now for almost 3 years and finally have a hearing with a judge in September.
I think you treated me around spring break of 92. when I saw you you looked familiar. I wrecked a motorcycle around Conroe. Shannon McCarty.
Could i be suffering just from leaning down and slamming my head on the corner of a wooden rocking chair?
How about 36 years..