Traumatic Brain Injury

 

I can only suggest to ask as many questions as you can to the doctors. Also take notes & keep a journal.   My brother was in an accident Thanksgiving of 2006 he was 27 at the time and the doctors said that age is on his side.

Before you leave the hospital find out about Therapy you need to know up front & get as much information front the Neurolist (sp) you can. 

I dont know what type of insurance you have.  My brother didn't have any so he is now on the state funded. (medicar) they will only pay for 1 - 2 sessions a week for 6 weeks and then they have to reevaluate him. (theropy is for physical therapy only no speech or occupational.

He is unable to use the left side of his body right now but is getting better.  Sunday we put a brace on his left leg and he is able to walk with assistance.

Remember all cases are different.

Be patient, pray & I wish you the best.

 

It is a long road and I hope yours has less curves and bumps then ours did.

 

Hollie

hope things are improving, try stroking her ear gently around the perimeter rythmically.. very relaxing and reflexes can it is said be stimulated here..nothing to lose everything to gain and a gentle excercise for you both love bev X

My heart breaks hearing about your daughter. I have a traumatic brain injury from an accident almost eight years ago. First, family support is so important. Don't ever think you are not doing enough by being there for her, praying for her and taking care of yourself so you will be able to continue to help her throughout her recovery. Don't measure her recovery in days. It will drive you crazy. Time and medical support that specializes in TBI are vital. She is still the daughter you love, even if you notice significant changes in her. I have found that different is not always bad. One thing I have learned is that every single TBI is different and doctors don't know as much as you hope they do when faced with TBI. But, that being said, Ythere is so much help out there now that increases every day through research. Keep informed, but most of all, keep the faith. our family is in my prayers. Pam sweetpssweeterlife

Thak you all so much

she's making a very good recovery but has Post Traumatic Amnesia so ever yday is like that film where they start all over agin from the beginning

she's not much movement down the left side and has had real aggression problems but she's alive and getting there

we're in the Uk so NHs is paying medical bills - dunno about the future and rehab though as yet

The aggression will get better. My brother did alot of thrashing/ throwing him self around. Once they found the right medication for the trama it subsided.

 

 

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery for your daughter. 

Hi from Grandmadeb. Only the doctors can answer your questions. But, the anxiety you are feelng must be uncomfortable to deal with. I hope you have someone to talk to and give you emotional support.

My parents went through this when I was smashed in an auto accident. So I can imagine how you are feeling. It's one day at a time. I'm sure you are talking to her and rubbing her arm or holding her hand. Your touch will help her heal.

 

I am really sorry to hear about your daughter. I have a friend that ended up with seizures from something simular. Other than that, there were no other effects that showed up. Keep praying and having faith. The things that I have seen my husband go through and some other of my family members, I have come to really believe that everything happens for a reason.  We may not understand why at first, however, in the years to come, it will become quite evident.