Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Can Have Big Consequences

After a mild traumatic brain injury, symptoms may resolve in a few weeks. But sometimes symptoms persist for much longer.

[@cannabuds3019]

It feels like I can go back to normal at the snap of a finger, but every time I try to talk normally I can’t. It feels like I’m faking this because my thoughts are as clear as day. I can write no problem. Communication is easy through text. No idea how all of a sudden when I communicate with others my speech can’t catch up with my head. Then I forget in that short time. I can’t wait until this is over and I’m back to normal.

[@royalandrosey]

I love you

[@jimmyolsen6574]

Same

[@teriparkin2519]

Same

[@MCPlatinum-MCP829]

Ive had 3 mILD Tbis within 30days. Im literally insane now. Ive started to physically recover but ill never be the sAme. I dont know how much longer i can deal with this. Its been 1 months and the recovery has been dissapoinint (im 21 years old) i got hurt in a parchute accident (im a paratrooper) followed by 2 major blows to the head in 2 different bocing matches. I refuse to accept that im a lesser version of myself. I refuse to live this subpar existence

[@Magic_John.]

Its too early to judge. My prayers are with you.

[@sublimesamoyed]

I’m an RN (in IPR, actually) and I also had an mTBI when I was 25. Can’t believe the CT came back “normal.” I struggled so much, and to this day I use all sort of adaptive ways to manage my executive function. I have to work pretty diligently at it, but people compliment my how organized I am, without realizing why and the importance of that for me.

[@UtahNeuroRehabilitation]

It is good to hear that you have found adaptive ways to manage your executive functioning. That can be challenging. CT scans are often normal after brain injury. On the Utah Neuro Rehabilitation channel, we have a play list with several videos on executive funtioning. Also a channel called Building Brain Awareness is a great resourse. Daniel Avesar who runs this had a really severe TBI. Many years later he managed to get a PhD in neuroscience. He has a lot to say about functioning after a brain injury.

[@mackenzieowens161]

My head hit the right airbag of a van recently in a 20-30mph T-bone. I felt ok when it happened, it felt like someone had slapped me as hard as they possibly could. The CT scan came back "amazing" & "fantastic." and now on the 3rd day, I feel some soreness but was told that is normal. No cognitive or mood changes at all. Just fear and anxiety about potential unseen time bombs. Would I want to get an MRI if I have no such symptoms as the one from Amy does in your story? BTW, you are a great story teller.

[@UtahNeuroRehabilitation]

It sounds like you are doing pretty well. Usually symptoms show up pretty quickly. If something does come up later, get checked out. Thank you

[@Coco-iw9oc]

I am in the same position. I fell last Friday. Unconscious, would not wake up, put in a medically induced coma for 24 hours. Ct scan came back normal… Resting… I would like to go back to work. Am seeing my primary tomorrow. I am also so afraid of the future affect my tbi will cause. I feel achy, tired and have a slight headache still but that’s all. How are you feeling now?

[@ndfernando7031]

Thanks

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

In your example: Is the person using adaptive and coping mechanisms forever? Or do they get back to 100%?

[@UtahNeuroRehabilitation]

Some of both. Sometimes people get 100% better, sometimes partially better. The point of this video is that often people are told that they only had a "mild" TBI and should not have ongoing symptoms. Then they feel badly that they are not back to 100%. It is helpful to keep working to get better, because you can continue to improve. Coping mechanisms are an important place to start.

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

@@UtahNeuroRehabilitation - Awesome; thanks.

[@lobsangnamgyal1207]

@@UtahNeuroRehabilitation my sister had brain injury from past one year, but she still can’t read and independent. Is there anyway to help her out?

[@aphysique]

I feel like Amy!!!