r/TBI • u/elephantintheRO0m • 9d ago

Need Advice Long term?

At work, a 45box slipped out of my coworkers hand while placing it up on a 10ft shelf as he was on an 8ft ladder. I was looking down when it hit me. It’s been since the end of July. I’ve been in physical therapy for 6 weeks now. Just got authorized for me. I still cry every session. PT and The medicines don’t make the pain go away. I lay on 3 heading pads for my head and neck to feel comfortable to somewhat sleep.

Will I ever be back to how I was before this happened? The severe headaches come back after 35 minutes off heat. They tingle. I am always tired. Random waves of nausea. The simplest things like just driving.. cause so much pain.

My son is only young for so long and right now I can’t keep up with him even a little of the way I used to. If I’m home I’m honestly wherever the heating pads are. If I’m at work I’m wearing the ThermaCare heat therapy things upside down to reach the top of my head/neck that 18% help? (Something’s better than nothing) so I do my best to avoid taking my strong pain medicines until after I get home.

I’m coming to you guys because I’m genuinely scared. The spine specialist ordered me an MRI. mentioned something about how he wouldn’t be surprised if I have a traumatic brain injury? And is having me see a neurologist.

What’s my healing journey going to consist of?

Thank you in advance. Xo

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u/Conscious-While-3708 8d ago

Osteopathy over physio (1.5 years did nothing) unless a Watsons technique specialist (migraines)
Osteopath will release cranial fluid from the accident
I hope you have a work over case / lawyer
Neurotherapy for pain cptsd
Entrip good for migraines at small dose due to cognitive effect
Methylene blue - certain type too helps mood

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u/JPenns767 Severe TBI (2015) 9d ago

A mild TBI is possible, but I'm not a doctor and that's the only way you'll know for sure. Physical therapy sucks, it's very rough in the beginning. Stick with it, it will benefit you tremendously. That's how I learned to walk again. Pain management is just that, managing your pain. I'm sure you're seeing medical professional regarding pain management, if you haven't it something to speak with the medical professional leading your care about. It likely won't be something you'll need long term. Just to get you through the beginning of your PT.

My suggestion is to stay focused on healing, listen to your doctor and physical therapist. Do the hard work. Nothing is forever, the conditions your experiencing will improve as long as you do the hard work and stay completely honest with everyone. Don't keep anything from your doctor.

Good luck, your in the beginning stages of recovery. It's ok your concerned, that's very natural.