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Husband worrying behavior

My husband had a fall 3 1/2 years ago, resulting in fractured skull, a small bleed on his brain and various broken bones. My concern is that everything he does...

My husband had a fall 3 1/2 years ago, resulting in fractured skull, a small ble...

Maccasgirl

•5 years ago

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Speeding up abc's and 123's

Hi, my PCS neuro assessment pointed out that among other things that I was very slow recalling simple sequences such as abc's and 123's has anyone else had...

Hi, my PCS neuro assessment pointed out that among other things that I was very ...

pinkvision

•5 years ago

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King of the swingers

I have been working on this drawing for, what seems like months. I suppose I haven’t been in the greatest of moods or didn’t have much time to be drawing. Plus...

I have been working on this drawing for, what seems like months. I suppose I hav...

Matt2584

•5 years ago

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Looking for advice

My husband acquired a brain injury in 2001 from a RTA. I met him after his accident and we've been together for 10 years. We've managed his behaviour on our...

My husband acquired a brain injury in 2001 from a RTA. I met him after his accid...

Laylablue

•5 years ago

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Can someone give me hope?

My partner had a subdural haematoma on 30/03/2019 and subsequently had surgery to drain it. The doctors at that time led us to believe there was an excellent...

My partner had a subdural haematoma on 30/03/2019 and subsequently had surgery t...

Janeyo

•5 years ago

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Stress after brain injury?

Has anyone got any knowledge or experience about getting stressed after TBI? Stress can prevent people completing a lot of simple tasks, but is stress more...

Has anyone got any knowledge or experience about getting stressed after TBI? St...

Plenty

•5 years ago

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Anger

Hi all, My partner has returned home following a serious traumatic brain injury in February, spent 9 weeks in rehab. Has only been home a week, i was fully...

Hi all, My partner has returned home following a serious traumatic brain injury ...

Purplelover25

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Has anyone had PCS, associated migraine diagnosis and amytryptaline ‘scrip?

Hi there, 9 months in neurologist says car accident caused PCS migrainous symptoms And recommends amitriptyline. I’m very reluctant, know it can often have...

Hi there, 9 months in neurologist says car accident caused PCS migrainous sympto...

Angostura

•5 years ago

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Sons controlling aggressive behaviour no where to turn for support

Hi my son is 23.. Has Abi and autism and hemiplegia very high functioning.. We've had a hard year.. Losing my mum his best friend.. His pet.. And carers been...

Hi my son is 23.. Has Abi and autism and hemiplegia very high functioning.. We'v...

janey61

•5 years ago

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wrong section, my previous

sorry, I think my long post has got into the wrong section. it is not to do with head or brain injury. it is more general in concerns re caring, conflicts with...

sorry, I think my long post has got into the wrong section. it is not to do with...

Lucens

•5 years ago

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Caring role causing difficulties

I have become involved in supporting a non-relative, an acquaintance, who has had increasing serious medical conditions, leading to disability. These are...

I have become involved in supporting a non-relative, an acquaintance, who has ha...

Lucens

•5 years ago

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Seizures

Hi everyone not wrote a post for a while.I am still recovering from my three operations my fatigue is a nightmare and just been told i am having seizures by...

Hi everyone not wrote a post for a while.I am still recovering from my three ope...

Starwars28

•5 years ago

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Plateau duration for improvement

Hi all, As everyone knows here my mom had a burrito hole drainage for her subacute subdural Haemotoma in February. She is recovering good. Sometimes we think...

Hi all, As everyone knows here my mom had a burrito hole drainage for her subac...

Sodes

•5 years ago

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Still waiting on dwp but i have still have strings i can pull

Its stressing me out how i still havent receivee my pip form so i briefly explained the complex history of me and benifits (dla:13-16, esa:16-19, jsa:19-22,...

Its stressing me out how i still havent receivee my pip form so i briefly explai...

bexx87

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Fatigue

I’m 4 months in with pcs. Just wondering how you would all describe the ‘fatigue’ you experience. I’ve never really felt tired as such., not really sleepy ..my...

I’m 4 months in with pcs. Just wondering how you would all describe the ‘fatigue...

Skyegirl78

•5 years ago

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What services and help is offered after PCS diagnosis.

Hi, I'm starting to unravel the next steps after being diagnosed with PCS, elements specifically highlighted are: information processing, attention, memory,...

Hi, I'm starting to unravel the next steps after being diagnosed with PCS, eleme...

pinkvision

•5 years ago

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Dwp let down

Hi everyone, I’ve not posted for a while, I have an extremely large aneurysm that is pressing on my brain stem, I have constant headaches, balance issues, and...

Hi everyone, I’ve not posted for a while, I have an extremely large aneurysm tha...

Alibongo60

•5 years ago

9 Replies

neurofeedback

has anyone tried neurofeedback? it looks like it offers positive results for brain injury.

has anyone tried neurofeedback? it looks like it offers positive results for bra...

LisBil

•5 years ago

1 Reply

ADEM

My daughter has been diagnosed with ADEM, she’s been in hospital for 9 weeks, she has made huge progress after having PLEX for 5 days. We are waiting for a...

My daughter has been diagnosed with ADEM, she’s been in hospital for 9 weeks, sh...

Bevmc

•5 years ago

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😩

So last Friday I had appointment , I knew about it I was mentally preparing myself for that day . That morning I was still going, 9.45 I call them to say I was...

So last Friday I had appointment , I knew about it I was mentally preparing myse...

Pat-rick1

•5 years ago

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Today was a good day

Trekked all the way to the rehab unit at Homerton today, it’s only the 3rd time I’ve managed to get there since my partner was transferred there 2 weeks ago...

Trekked all the way to the rehab unit at Homerton today, it’s only the 3rd time ...

Adidrive

•5 years ago

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Been diagnosed, no idea where to go from here.

Finally got diagnosed PCS last week, was told that remaining symptoms are probably for life, so what happens next? Had put so much effort into getting to this...

Finally got diagnosed PCS last week, was told that remaining symptoms are probab...

pinkvision

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Year after hypoxic brain injury

My husband is now 1 year on after a hypoxic brain injury due to cardiac arrest. My children and I are still struggling to come to terms with terms with his new...

My husband is now 1 year on after a hypoxic brain injury due to cardiac arrest. ...

Bellabear12

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Me!

I had astroke in October! I’m 45. I miss workk snd friends. Daily struggle

Coznick

•5 years ago

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Sttoke

I had astroke in October and it’s still hard, I’m only forty five, I miss my wrk and struggle to stay positive

I had astroke in October and it’s still hard, I’m only forty five, I miss my wrk...

Coznick

•5 years ago

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Family holiday worries

Has anybody with a TBI been on a family holiday to Poland? We want to see the Salt Mines and museums but I am worried about the steps as I have poor balance....

Has anybody with a TBI been on a family holiday to Poland? We want to see the Sa...

Jaec

•5 years ago

1 Reply

no undestanding here

i have been looking for help dealing with dabilitating fatigue, blowing money on supplements talking to doctors, but to no avail.headway helped me to...

i have been looking for help dealing with dabilitating fatigue, blowing money on...

ancientaliens

•5 years ago

22 Replies

My partner suffered a level 5 SAH

Hi, on 30th March my partner suffered a level 5 subarachnoid haemorrhage due to an aneurysm. She was taken to Colchester general and then to Queens at Romford...

Hi, on 30th March my partner suffered a level 5 subarachnoid haemorrhage due to ...

Adidrive

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Capgras Delusion

Hi my husband collapsed a year ago next week. Was in a coma for six months and is now in rehab. He has woken and though cognitively slow is making good...

Hi my husband collapsed a year ago next week. Was in a coma for six months and i...

Abiloum

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Are you working with therapists? Have you seen this?

My friend Margsie showed me this app and said it is being trialled by some NHS Trusts. She was introduced to it by her OT and said it has made unbelievable...

My friend Margsie showed me this app and said it is being trialled by some NHS T...

Annie-GBIA

•5 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for June 2019

Husband worrying behavior

Speeding up abc's and 123's

King of the swingers

Looking for advice

Can someone give me hope?

Stress after brain injury?

Anger

Has anyone had PCS, associated migraine diagnosis and amytryptaline ‘scrip?

Sons controlling aggressive behaviour no where to turn for support

wrong section, my previous

Caring role causing difficulties

Seizures

Plateau duration for improvement

Still waiting on dwp but i have still have strings i can pull

Fatigue

What services and help is offered after PCS diagnosis.

Dwp let down

neurofeedback

ADEM

😩

Today was a good day

Been diagnosed, no idea where to go from here.

Year after hypoxic brain injury

Me!

Sttoke

Family holiday worries

no undestanding here

My partner suffered a level 5 SAH

Capgras Delusion

Are you working with therapists? Have you seen this?

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