2 steps forward, 1 back

[FlowerPower62]

Feeling fed up, after feeling elated a few weeks ago. Thanks to Joanna Lane of the Christopher Lane Trust, my husband was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, and is going to receive treatment. Then he was also due to start physio on Monday, so everything was looking up. Then his breathlessness took a serious downturn, and last Friday he was admitted to hospital with blood clots on his lungs😩. Like he hasn't been through enough! I psyched myself up for a long stay, as he was in for 3 months with his TBI, but fortunately he was only in 5 days. On blood thinners for life, and apparently it takes months for the clots to go. Postponed the physio, but hoping the hormone treatment will still go ahead. I am leading up to a question! What's the difference between a neuro psychologist, and a neuro psychiatrist? Which is best? I've heard lots of people on here say they have helped, so preparing myself for the next thing! Thanks.

[Pairofboots]

Hi Flower, a neuro-psychologist helps to explore your emotional state following a brain injury, they can work with coping strategies, understanding change, acceptance. A neuro-psychiatrist tends to work with imbalances caused by brain injury that may originate from organic problems, they will prescribe medication as appropriate, and monitor progress until stability is attained.

Neither is better than the other, they have different roles. The import part is the "neuro", they specialise in problems following brain injury. The generic versions, psychologist and psychiatrist work very differently. The generic versions are not able to effectively treat brain injury.

Hope this makes sense 🍀

[FlowerPower62 in reply to Pairofboots]

Thank you. I would imagine then that the neuro psychiatrist would be best for him, as it's the dizziness we need to deal with.

[Pairofboots in reply to FlowerPower62]

Possibly, but don't forget the GP. It might be a quicker route. The GP can prescribe medication to help and rule out any ear or sinus problems that can cause vertigo. Sometimes a specialist physio (some focus on balance) can work wonders. Unfortunately vertigo is one of those things that can have a hundred and one causes, and can be very debilitating. Hope I haven't confused thing for you. 🍀

[FlowerPower62 in reply to Pairofboots]

No, you haven't! I appreciate the time you've taken to reply, thank you. When he's got over his latest problem, I think I'll speak to the GP. X