Seraphim Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 My husband had a TBI last June . It has been a forever recovery but the neurologist isn’t fully satisfied with his recovery and wants to check for lasting brain damage and even early dementia as my husband’s father died of dementia as did his grandmother on his father’s side. He also wants him to see a cognitive speech therapist as his speech is too slow. It always has been but now is slower . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjumand Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Very stressful, I understand. I too have a lot of dementia in my family, both sides. However, getting information and starting treatment can really make a difference. I know your life has been very challenging, but perhaps the therapy will help and the MRI will just show that since he is is on his 50s he is taking longer to fully heal. Let’s think optimistically. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boltnrun Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 I had a brain MRI about three years ago because I have had some troubling symptoms. It was an... interesting experience. I told the technicians I was going to go to sleep and they said no way, it's a loud machine. And I proved them wrong by promptly falling asleep! Mine turned out to show nothing concerning. So hopefully this is your husband's physician being thorough and it will turn out to be completely normal. And I did make the joke about "well, I'm relieved they at least found something inside my head to look at!" My doctor just gave me that look that said, yeah, I haven't heard that joke a million times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batya33 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Wishing you both all the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 1 hour ago, arjumand said: Very stressful, I understand. I too have a lot of dementia in my family, both sides. However, getting information and starting treatment can really make a difference. I know your life has been very challenging, but perhaps the therapy will help and the MRI will just show that since he is is on his 50s he is taking longer to fully heal. Let’s think optimistically. I think it is more he has always been a slow processor due to ADHD but his anxiety has skyrocketed off the charts due to his work atmosphere and he is in his 50’s and it is like his 8th concussion and his 3 rd major one. He is also on very heavy amounts of meds for the anxiety right now. He will also be seeing a psychiatrist for full assessment of his ADHD, OCD and GAD. The neurologist also wants to work in tandem with the psychiatrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 1 hour ago, boltnrun said: I had a brain MRI about three years ago because I have had some troubling symptoms. It was an... interesting experience. I told the technicians I was going to go to sleep and they said no way, it's a loud machine. And I proved them wrong by promptly falling asleep! Mine turned out to show nothing concerning. So hopefully this is your husband's physician being thorough and it will turn out to be completely normal. And I did make the joke about "well, I'm relieved they at least found something inside my head to look at!" My doctor just gave me that look that said, yeah, I haven't heard that joke a million times. Hahaha my husband is never nervous about medical procedures, me, I am apoplectic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 48 minutes ago, Batya33 said: Wishing you both all the best. Thanks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boltnrun Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Seraphim said: Hahaha my husband is never nervous about medical procedures, me, I am apoplectic. I had to check in at 6:00 am, which meant I had to leave home at 5:30 am. Which meant I got up at 5:00 am. Yuck. So I was definitely wanting to sleep. Also, they gave me headphones and asked what kind of music I preferred. I said jazz so I got to listen to some old school big band type jazz. Despite the loud knocking sound the machine made I did indeed fall asleep. I have had so many medical procedures that almost nothing fazes me except mammograms. I hate having my boobs squeezed into a vice. Maybe your husband will also sleep through the procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 22 minutes ago, boltnrun said: I had to check in at 6:00 am, which meant I had to leave home at 5:30 am. Which meant I got up at 5:00 am. Yuck. So I was definitely wanting to sleep. Also, they gave me headphones and asked what kind of music I preferred. I said jazz so I got to listen to some old school big band type jazz. Despite the loud knocking sound the machine made I did indeed fall asleep. I have had so many medical procedures that almost nothing fazes me except mammograms. I hate having my boobs squeezed into a vice. Maybe your husband will also sleep through the procedure. I remember I was about 21 when I had a CAT scan for my migraine I was almost certifiable when that was over . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylolita Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Best wishes Seraphim! This has been a long road, hasn't it? I hope you both find some rest and peace of mind soon. You do very well juggling it all. It's great he's not phased by medical tests! You could get worse, I suppose! Again, thoughts with you. You are, Superwoman! x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherylyn Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Sending positive vibes for your husband and you, @Seraphim . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catfeeder Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Holding you both in my thoughts, Seraphim. I hope all goes well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 I am just waiting for life not to be a dumpster fire It has been 3 years of dumpster fire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limichelle Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Wishing for the best outcome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greendots Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 My thoughts are with you, Seraphim. ❤️ xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Hubby is at his 3 hour assessment with the psychiatrist right now. ❤️ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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