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DVLA Licence revocation

I had a Chronic Subdural Haematoma DH in January, was operated on Mid February, discharged mid March, returned to work from April 1st and two weeks into normal...

I had a Chronic Subdural Haematoma DH in January, was operated on Mid February, ...

SDH_Recovery

•1 year ago

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is it common to be conscious at time you get head injury?

I was in a car accident in 2012 leading to me having serious head injury. I have never been able to remember the accident so I guessed I was unconscious...

I was in a car accident in 2012 leading to me having serious head injury. I have...

keeley24

•1 year ago

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Me or is it me

reading posts has made me wonder as I am going through hissing head after thirdventriculostomy for hydrocephalus back in 09 and it is still with me also...

reading posts has made me wonder as I am going through hissing head after thirdv...

14penny

•1 year ago

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caring for my husband

my husband suffered a traumatic brain injury a year ago , he was in hospital for a year he had a craniotomy because of a bleed he was starting to talk and eat...

my husband suffered a traumatic brain injury a year ago , he was in hospital for...

Hay2210

•1 year ago

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no jackpot more drama

bingo,really..cost me £40 they give you a tablet with auto"dob" you just sit there looking at numbers you dont get,thank god im old,not my idea of any...

bingo,really..cost me £40 they give you a tablet with auto"dob" you just sit the...

Dogsabighelp

•1 year ago

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First morning back to work update......

Hi, well my first morning at work was a thumbs up from me, I loved being back. Yes it was a little bit more noisy than I am used to but I was fine. I was so...

Hi, well my first morning at work was a thumbs up from me, I loved being back. Y...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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cognitive/memory issues and PIP

I recently received a full transcript of my PIP assessment and the decisions made. In the transcript I noticed that it mentioned that I had neither cognitive...

I recently received a full transcript of my PIP assessment and the decisions mad...

ftt1960

•1 year ago

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casper

Hi folks, This is a picture of my friends’ cat, Casper. I actually finished the drawing last weekend but my printer was having an episode and I couldn’t scan...

Hi folks, This is a picture of my friends’ cat, Casper. I actually finished th...

Matt2584

•1 year ago

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Here we go.....

It is my first morning back to work since my TBI accident 5 and a half months ago. Keeping my fingers crossed its a good morning and I enjoy it. 😃

It is my first morning back to work since my TBI accident 5 and a half months ag...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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how’s your titanium mesh

its Been 6 years I have this temporal titanium mesh cranioplasty and it feels ok but I want to know how it if you got one how long have you had it and...

its Been 6 years I have this temporal titanium mesh cranioplasty and it feels ok...

Itsliifee

•1 year ago

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titanium mesh

do you think a titanium mesh can break and hit the brain

Itsliifee

•1 year ago

1 Reply

involuntary movement after brain injury

hi everyone hope you all are doing good I have a question did anyone on this forum had chorea involuntary movement disorder after a brain injury ? my husband...

hi everyone hope you all are doing good I have a question did anyone on this for...

fity123r

•1 year ago

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Sorry

Sorry I rambled on before. I was very quiet and shy before my accident and now much worse. I forgot to say I had a tibial nailing procedure in my left leg (a...

Sorry I rambled on before. I was very quiet and shy before my accident and now m...

Alfie2022

•1 year ago

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Fed up

Hi just wanted to vent. In 2022 I fell down 3 carpeted stairs and broke my tibia and fibia in left leg. For a few months I tried to go back to work (in retail)...

Hi just wanted to vent. In 2022 I fell down 3 carpeted stairs and broke my tibia...

Alfie2022

•1 year ago

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Husband had a severe TBI

HiI often read these stories as they give me comfort. They also offer a different perspective as I didn t suffer a TBI injury, my husband did after a kite...

HiI often read these stories as they give me comfort. They also offer a differen...

Daylesford

•1 year ago

15 Replies

me again

just needed to post again… sorry. I’m really upset about losing myself and my personality, and am so worried about getting worse in the future. it’s the...

just needed to post again… sorry. I’m really upset about losing myself and my p...

Dann2

•1 year ago

36 Replies

It's been ages, as always, sorry

Hey there everyone, it's me. I have a couple of things very relevant to me just now and it'd be great if you can help. Firstly, my husband and I are...

Hey there everyone, it's me. I have a couple of things very relevant to me just ...

saville75

•1 year ago

8 Replies

PIP Form - any tips?

Hi everyone, my PIP form has arrived. What are your top tips for filling this out? Of course, so many of the questions aren’t wholly relevant (for brain...

Hi everyone, my PIP form has arrived. What are your top tips for filling this ou...

TreesMTBI

•1 year ago

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updates...

hello all,havnt posted for a while.visited son as usual by taxi on friday.how lovely that they didnt charge me any extra it being bank hol.and spoke with boss...

hello all,havnt posted for a while.visited son as usual by taxi on friday.how lo...

Dogsabighelp

•1 year ago

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Wheelchair power pack

My husband has a tilt in space wheelchair that is too heavy for me to push when he is sitting in it. Somebody recommended a TGA power pack which is very...

My husband has a tilt in space wheelchair that is too heavy for me to push when ...

Bichou73

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Bang to head

Hi i just had a salt lamp fall onto my head massive bump to left side of head no headache but pain on lump looking for avice on treatment or what to look out...

Hi i just had a salt lamp fall onto my head massive bump to left side of head no...

Galwaygirl1985

•1 year ago

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Quick question

Had a general anaesthetic last week feel fine just dizziness is back quite a bit and temperature control seems abnormal .. getting hot and skin gone very oily...

Had a general anaesthetic last week feel fine just dizziness is back quite a bit...

Teazymaid

•1 year ago

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lonely

Hi my name is mark in 1992 I suffered from blood clots on the brain and a few stroke I was 16 at the time since then I have got on with life I’m married with 2...

Hi my name is mark in 1992 I suffered from blood clots on the brain and a few st...

Hidden

•1 year ago

17 Replies

4yrs after SAH …..

good morning guys. Haven’t post for a long time. Had my appointment after 4 yrs from my surgery (thought it’s just a catch up ) when I arrive for my...

good morning guys. Haven’t post for a long time. Had my appointment after 4 yrs ...

Irmina1983

•1 year ago

6 Replies

ICP Testing

I was admitted to hospital last Thursday for intra-cranial pressure testing. It was a rather ‘interesting’ experience. I was given the option of general or...

I was admitted to hospital last Thursday for intra-cranial pressure testing. It ...

ftt1960

•1 year ago

16 Replies

So low

i’m just feeling so down, coping with BI everyday. Ringing & hissing head, pain, numbness, visual snow, brain fog, cognitive problems and dissociation. I’m so...

i’m just feeling so down, coping with BI everyday. Ringing & hissing head, pain,...

Dann2

•1 year ago

52 Replies

PIP claims and other help

Hi, I am relatively new to this site, in that I only joined last year and this is my first post. My reason for joining relates to my daughters needs and me...

Hi, I am relatively new to this site, in that I only joined last year and this i...

Klaus27

•1 year ago

9 Replies

PIP CLAIMS

hello everyone, I am a year today since my Subarachnoid haemorrhage, I still have all the usual problems with daily life, fatigue being the most problematic....

hello everyone, I am a year today since my Subarachnoid haemorrhage, I still hav...

Vonny1979

•1 year ago

18 Replies

PIP ASSESSMENT FORMS

I had a brain tumour removed some years ago. I am about to have another operation to remove a tumour from behind my eye, which is rapidly taking my sight. I...

I had a brain tumour removed some years ago. I am about to have another operatio...

Bellemare

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Anxiety

Since my aneurism ruptured and recovery I've found my anxiety and depression hard to deal with at times. I have sought help from my gp and I am back getting...

Since my aneurism ruptured and recovery I've found my anxiety and depression h...

heathermc

•1 year ago

7 Replies

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All posts for April 2023

DVLA Licence revocation

is it common to be conscious at time you get head injury?

Me or is it me

caring for my husband

no jackpot more drama

First morning back to work update......

cognitive/memory issues and PIP

casper

Here we go.....

how’s your titanium mesh

titanium mesh

involuntary movement after brain injury

Sorry

Fed up

Husband had a severe TBI

me again

It's been ages, as always, sorry

PIP Form - any tips?

updates...

Wheelchair power pack

Bang to head

Quick question

lonely

4yrs after SAH …..

ICP Testing

So low

PIP claims and other help

PIP CLAIMS

PIP ASSESSMENT FORMS

Anxiety

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