Brain damage

Hi 50yrs ago I had an accident whilst cycling I was hit by a lorry and fractured my skull over the years I have suffered short term memory loss depression mood swings and doing things without knowing I have done them also I used to sleep walk could I have suffered brain damage as I still have the symptoms now but not as often

[ladymoth]

Hi Dillm,

Only your doctor could tell you for sure, but it sounds as though you had a severe brain injury, which will inevitably leave small areas of scarring on the brain tissue.

Brain damage can be very subtle, and cause symptoms which only the person themselves will be aware of. The symptoms you describe are consistent with mild brain scarring, but you seem to be coping well.

It might be best if you tell your doctor about your concerns as they can arrange for any necessary tests to be done.

Moffy x

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Sorry but my sister tells me I have got it wrong I was off School for 3 months I must have selective memory

[ladymoth in reply to Hidden]

You must have been pretty bad! Looks as though you're mostly OK now, but I still think you should tell your GP if you're at all worried!

Moffy x

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