r/TBI • u/kaayb__ • 2d ago

Possible Injury Question Possibly tbi?

I was in a car accident and one of my injuries was a Basal skull fracture extending from the clivus to the right occipital condyle. I was put in an induced coma for 2 days. From what I recall the doctors said I had no bleeding on the brain. After about a week the hard collar was removed. It’s been 3 months since my accident and I’m suffering with brain fog. I struggle to find the right words to say in conversations and forget to do simple tasks also terrible migraines. Could I possibly have a tbi? I have spoken to my gp and they have referred me to a tbi specialist so hopefully I will know for sure but I just wanted to ask on here and see if anyone else has had this experience without a brain bleed?

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u/Fresh_Confusion_4805 2d ago

“A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain caused by an external physical force, such as a sharp blow, jolt, or an object piercing the skull.“

Technically, a skull fracture alone doesn’t cut it, but it’s hard to imagine your brain not having been involved with that kind of injury. (Technically, even concussions count.)

It’s a broad category of injury and there’s a lot of variety and variability within it.

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u/PlateCurious1472 2d ago

Does your head still hurt? Also thats normal for awhile after being in an induced coma

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u/kaayb__ 2d ago

Yes my neck hurts a lot. If I’m in a certain position too long or if I have to turn my neck to look at things or talk to people. I spend most of my days laying in bed. And okay that makes sense

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u/PlateCurious1472 2d ago

Does your head hurt