Worried about CTE? How to find a doctor, and what to ask

As the Director of Clinical Research at the Boston University CTE Center, Dr. Robert Stern is one of the world’s leading experts on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). In this video, listen to Dr. Stern explain which types of doctors someone who might be suffering from CTE should see. A doctor won’t be able to tell you if you have CTE or not, but the right type of clinician can make all the difference in getting care for potential CTE symptoms. If you or your family are in immediate need, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8355
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Video Contents:
0:14 - What should you do if you think you are experiencing CTE symptoms
0:35 - What kind of doctor should you see
1:34 - This doctor may be ...
1:51 - Will your doctor be able to tell you if you have CTE?

[@williamlong8859]

Some friends and I, whom are likely candidates for CTE due to extensive contact sports, are struggling less thanks to the information you provided. Thank you. We additionally have wondered if there has been any correlation to the damage caused to the brain from Shaken Baby Syndrome are not directly tied into CTE for the infant/baby so early in the brains development. And can the research from that help in the CTE research for those of us with lifelong serious full contact sports head traumas?

[@jimothygilbertson9431]

Will Long how much concussions have you had I’ve had 2 I’m 13 I’m really scared

[@queenhandong6676]

Bust Down Well you could have CTE depending on how severe those concussions were

[@jimothygilbertson9431]

GoddessHandong I haven’t blacked out from them just a headache and disturbances in sleep for like 2 days

[@queenhandong6676]

Bust Down CTE doesn't just devolop from huge concussions, You could also get this disease by getting a lot of minor concussions too

[@jimothygilbertson9431]

GoddessHandong how many minor concussions are we speaking

[@Kythunderball]

It started with a headache that I could not get rid of after I quit smoking . After all of the attempts to lose the headache failed , My V.A Doctor prescribed Hydrocodone . She started me with 5mg. , 2 a day . Most of the head pain eased . About 2 or3 years later , CTE was starting to become talked about quite a lot . I was thinking maybe that I have it and perhaps the years of heavy smoking worked like the same way as the Hydrocodone . The pain has increased in the last 10 , 11 years and I am now on 30 mg. a day and I could use 35 mg. for now . I should also let people know , I only take 1/2 at a time . It only works on the head pain , not even a toothache or anything else . I am trying to find a knowledged Neurologist on CTE to see as soon as possible . I still have 2 , 3 hours over the day with this pain with only 30 mg. allowed a day .

[@queenhandong6676]

Joe Tekulve So smoking made you have CTE?

[@inertia4040]

@@queenhandong6676 Not very likely

[@jayycoo]

I'm only 18 years old, however my neurologist has brought up the fact that it's quite possible I have CTE due to 4 concussions I've had previously. Symptoms are starting to increase, and now I can't help but wonder if I do have it.

[@Kythunderball]

I’ve Had Probably About 10 Concussions At Least In My Life !! I Understand If You See Stars When Getting Hit Or However It’s Pretty Sure Of A Concussion !! I Got Hit Twice Within An Hour In The Same Spot On My Head !! A Cut Included !!

[@rdd4563]

If you're boxing, please wear headgear if you're sparring. It's kinda a given but don't be stupid.

[@samdrake51]

I've seen a brain guy and just been told I must have anger issues and been no help. Now I can try to find a way to get a better Dr.

[@rdd4563]

If you're boxing, please wear headgear if you're sparring. It's kinda a given but don't be stupid.