Living With a Traumatic Brain Injury | Neurosurgeon Dr. Gary Kraus, Houston | Kraus TBI Podcast
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
- Navigating the world of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can often feel like traversing an unseen battlefield. Subtle yet insidious, TBIs may not always leave visible scars, but the internal damage can be profound and life-altering. Diagnosing TBI is a complex process, largely because the effects can sometimes mirror other conditions, and symptoms may not present immediately following an injury. This makes the journey towards an accurate diagnosis a challenging and painstaking endeavor. Treating TBI is equally challenging as each case can be vastly different, requiring personalized treatment plans that may involve physical therapy, cognitive exercises, or surgery. Furthermore, the healing process can be unpredictable - while some may experience a complete recovery, others may grapple with the effects for years or even a lifetime.
In our video, we delve into the intricacies of TBI - exploring its causes, symptoms, and the innovative medical strategies employed for diagnosis and treatment. Join us as we shed light on this often misunderstood condition and offer hope for those facing this invisible battle.
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I suffer from TBI it’s so strange in fact that I can remember days in my past and tell you things in great detail.There’s about a decade lost in my brain . Sounds light and crowds effect the most. I make the best of it ! Tears of a clown !
Thank you for sharing your experience. How long ago was the injury? It sounds like your long term memory was intact, but short term memory was affected. Have things improved?
I have had a similar experience
Thank you for your thoughts. Is it something you would like to share? @@islguy420
My accident happened 7 years ago..
Have things improved? What were your strategies of healing?@@islguy420
Thank you very much for sharing your knowlegde. You validated my issues, feelings, and emotions. No one understands. My TBI occurred in 1970. No one knew how to help me with my emotions, my anger, and complete meltdowns! Eventually, I hid things from everyone. When I asked my employer for additional training for my job, she refused. I ended up quitting. I have a Bachelors degree which took me forty years to complete. But, I did it and now I have a lot more resources for help with post traumatic seizures, not to mention the physical limitations and the falls. You have no idea how much your video has helped me. Thank you again.
thank you very much for sharing your story, and for your kind words about the video… even though your TBI occurred in 1970, there are still things which you can do… have you maximized opportunities to work with experts for cognitive therapy, which can also help with compensatory strategies?…. also, have you had guidance of therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists, to help with depression, anxiety and PTSD if you are experiencing them? …. my thoughts and prayers are with you…GK
5 years ago I had a motorcycle crash no helmet about a 8 inch gash and skull was shattered. If you have not had a brain injury or have not spent a lifetime studying it. It truly is hard to understand
You got that right!!
I wish you were near me!!! I finally was able to see a PA for a neurologist's office, but it took a year and a half to get anyone to see me. Had the ER nurses fighting to get me in. Live near Boise. Suffer from Aphasia, migraines/headaches daily, dizzy, double vision, fatigue, sleep a lot, can't remember things after i just was told or did something, only told to take Tylenol, white spots on my brain told proves migraine problems, swearing in my head is new, was extroverted and now seem to be introverted, light sensitivity, jumpy, angry, basically 2 pages of symptoms. So hard to get someone to listen to me! Have a 4.0 in college, 5 star chef, but i can't think. Had 2 brain injuries in 3 months, but the 2nd one was hit at a stoplight by a truck that plowed into me while i was stopped. That one made me have different sized pupils, still do, and was exponentially worse. I haven't recovered - feel like i am locked in a brain that isn't me. Need help.
I had a TBI at 2 years old, nearly died/survived, was in a coma for 3 days, taking risks scare me of potential challenges due to my injury from comprehensive issues , sometimes it takes me 1 time to understand things, others 100 times yet it’s so simple
I had a temporal lobectomy in 1994. I went 19 years seizure free. On my job, I suffered a TBI, I got beat hit in the head by a projected metal cart. My head was hit on the side where I had brain surgery. I now live with Dycristic seizures and have a VNS device implanted in my chest.
From personal experience a family member of mine had a traumatic brain injury and surprisingly had a near full recovery.
The part thats difficult is this person often makes rude comments. I think for the most part that it isn't deliberate however, it really hard to tell and many of us are often offended by this person.
I often have to reflect to before the injury and remember that I didn't have any cross words with this person.
Can you please address the causal relationship, if any, between TBI and dementia?
TBI can be thought to accelerate the aging process, and can lead to degenerative changes of the brain… dementia is one type of possible sequelae… techniques which may enhance neuroplasticity, and mindfulness, may be of benefit…. thank you for your question…GK
I live with a TBI from a motorcycle wreck that bounced me across the asphalt stoppingwith a collarbone crunch against the curb. Thank you for posting this
A good friend of mine had a bad fall, hitting his head and recieved a pretty good gash. 3 days latter he had a full major siezure. The neurologist that we saw told us that in no way was the seizure caused by the injury to his head! The doctor made this statement without even seeing the results of the eeg. We never went back to that doctor.
He has since been diagnosed with seizure disorder and on meds for it. It has caused memory loss, agitation and aggressiveness. The medications seem to exacerbate his symtoms but also seem to control the siezures. But no one will admit that the injury to his head caused the seizures.
Maybe potassium deficiency. It caused my strokes. Everything else that is debilitating from low potassium.
you are correct in recognizing that certainly such a trauma to the head could cause seizures, memory loss, agitation and aggressiveness. Has he seen a neurologist or neurosurgeon who is experienced in taking care of patients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury? GK
His accident was a motorcycle accident May 12th 2022 and very bad. Swelling bleeding on the brain. Cap removal induced coma for a little over a week. After about 3 months fluid pressure again so cap replaced with a shunt a month later he has slowly gotten better and took him home Dec. In home rehab 3 times a week til June then 60 days in a neuro rehab. Since August this year outpatient rehab 2 times a week. He did get really mad for about 2 weeks but came to understand it was the injury he was mad at. I'm happy it was something he could understand. Spasticity and shorten muscles in his are feet and knees because he didn't have rehab. Alex can stand only with help. I just think he would be walking if he had better. Actually neuro rehab wanted him. Talking better eating well. Can read some math really good. He said he ready to get better. But insurance now doesn't cover as much as you think. We are in Arkansas and besides little Rock or Memphis there's no tbi specialist. Therapy is generalized not for tbi.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I know it is a difficult journey. I am sure you are doing everything you can. Try to still be optimistic and work hard to do everything possible to enhance neural plasticity, and compensatory strategies. It is about 1.5 years since the injury, but never underestimate the power of healing with continued dedication and patience. Have you reached out to support groups for help and guidance?
Swimming pool or my favorite hot tub. I take two drops of THC under my tongue at night before bed. Hot sauce is good. Cayenne pepper. Niacin with flushing a must.
In 1974 I fell off the side of a truck traveling over 50 mph. The kid driving told me to say I fell off the dam at the reservoir where I was swimming. I hitched a ride. Anyway since I was in gymnastics and was a fine specimen of a 14 yr. old kid the emergency room sent me home.... that was April I hardly remember much till around July - September of that yr. I spent over the next 40 yrs. coming to realize I wasn't the same. I'm a 63 yr. old kid. But time is ????
Thank you for sharing your personal experience. Have things improved since your were 14-15 years old, or are you continuing to have difficulties?
Ev1 and every brain injury are different.
I've had 3 severe TBIs through my life. The most severe was the first, when I was 9 years. Frontal lobe injury from skull indentation, 2 fractured cervical "bones". Aphasia just now, too tired to look it up. I have memory issues, executive function issues (planning is especially difficult), aphasia (good days and bad days), impulse control issues, personality changes, balance issues, sleep difficulties (huge issue).
I'm 64, and have developed numerous compensatory workarounds. The injury in 2016 was from an assault. That one gave me emotional issues. I cry more than I used to, and anxiety is more a part of my daily life. My biggest fear when I woke up, and in the initial recovery, was, Have I lost my facility with languages?? Nope, lol...I have aphasia in German, Arabic, Spanish, and am teaching myself Hebrew, lol...
People who have never dealt with a brain injury, often mistakenly equate a brain injury with loss of higher functioning intelligence. This irritates me 🤨. I neither desire, nor seek, pity. I'm injured. Not stupid.
I am very sorry that you have experienced this. It sounds like you are a very strong person, and are maximizing your neuroplasticity. I applaud you on that. I am not sure which frontal lobe was injured, and if you are right or left handed, but with your ability to learn, remember and speak so many languages, it appears you are not suffering from expressive aphasia symptoms, or have compensated extremely well. I greatly appreciate your willingness to share your story, as I know that it helps many others to understand that persistence and stimulation of the mind can help to enhance neuroplasticity and brain healing. Thank you for your input and for your strength and resilience. @@janejones5362
I think you treated me around spring break of 92. when I saw you you looked familiar. I wrecked a motorcycle around Conroe. Shannon McCarty.
How do u fix lack oxygen from frontal lobe damage from several injuries from young child. One real bad from heel to head many staples
thank you for your question…. without knowing more detail, it is difficult to give a specific recommendation…. I wish you and your family the best….GK
Do you think I've suffer from TBI after a car reversed a opened car door before I walked to the back of the car? Held in choke hold and heard my neck crack. It's been 10 yrs since the incident, can't hold a job, concentrate, loud noise I freeze up, etc.
Have you seen a neurologist?
I didn’t fully understand when you mentioned that you were held in a chokehold.…… Were you struck by an open car door?…… If you did suffering neck injury, it is certainly possible that you suffered a TBI…… When you mention chokehold, I wonder whether there was any constriction of the carotid, arteries and blood float to the head… it sounds to me that it was more of a trauma… GK
Upper cervical care is making things a bit better as all TBI involve a whiplash. Not all whiplash are TBIs.
Thank you for your thoughts.
I don't know if I have TBI but I'm 53 years old I've had twice been head but it's been years ago but last year so at 52 during the fall run errands to the store I was fine on my way home I got disoriented I couldn't find or didn't no where a was this lasted for about half hour and I can't get a full sentence if not some makes sense some doesn't if you're going to give advice if not don't say anything.
Could i be suffering just from leaning down and slamming my head on the corner of a wooden rocking chair?
My son suffered a TBI in 2015 when he was 21. Auto accident. They had to remove part of his skull (bone flap) to relieve pressure. To this day, he suffers severe headaches and unable to process thoughts to execute his thoughts, in action and conversation. I think that his bone flap has sunk in and needs to have it moved out. Can you guys help? We live in NW Florida and he has insurance. Thank you.
THC a few drops under the tongue with coconut oil.
@@fairchild1737 he already smokes it. It helps, but he has to be stoned all the time. Thank you for the reply.
there are excellent trauma hospitals in Florida who can certainly help…which city are you in?
@@kraustbi Crestview. NW Florida
I am currently recovering from a recent injury I was using a post drive when it bounced of the post I was driving into the ground a struck my head splitting it open like a watermelon post driver weight is about 20-30lbs I am about 255lbs and I was using all my strength to drive this post in because the ground was rock hard do to a drought anyway I'm still suffering severe migraines, memory loss vertigo, and tons of other post concussion symptoms... does it ever get better...
Thank you for sharing your personal experience. Symptoms can improve, and proper evaluation and treatment may help. How long ago was your injury?
It takes time and WORK! Mostly hard hard work. Try some muscle isolation, get into a speech pathologist, develop e a routine ASAP brace yourself for 3 steps forward & 2 steps back.
ABOVE ALL ACCEPT ♡ & BE KIND to yourself as you get to know this new person inside the mirror & get your support peeps EDUCATION & SUPPORT
I suffer from , concentration ,mood, execution, planning, anxiety, social distancing, Problems after a powerful hit by a soccer ball 4 month before . It was getting worse over weeks. Is this life permanent ? :(
I had just dizziness one Day long after 2-3 days later
thank you for sharing your concerns…. you are experiencing typical post-concussion symptoms / syndrome. these symptoms may resolve on their own, but a neuropsychology evaluation with testing may be appropriate if the symptoms persist. thank you….GK
Try THC drops under the tongue with coconut oil.
It's or pronounced DYSARTHRIA I suspect I have multiple injuries but why now I could speak just fine 52 years and some months not at 53 I sound like a freak 😢
Almost 4 months ago my brother
Had a heart attack and as a result have hypoxic brain injuury...
initially he can only open his eyes with limited look around movement..
now
He can move his lips tongue and eyebrows a little.
And he also started to yawn..
and few times ..very few times..move his elbow,feet finger,shoulder and head ..but very little.
Almost after a month he started breathing on his own... initially was put on a ventilator
..
He was initially having food through NG tube now doctors have inserted through stomach what they say as "peg tube".
He also have tracheostomy tube in the neck
Also mri scans have shown global or severe hypoxic brain injuury
He is only 33
.
he also produce tears in both eyes..
he cannot even control his head ...
...
Right now he is discharge from the hospital and we are caring for at home we are doing physiotherapy ourselves.
To protect him from bed sores
We are changing his position every hour on bed
Drop or two of THC under the tongue helps me. With coconut oil.
How is your brother doing now? Any improvements?
@@rayniazi6422 we lost him last week
I am very sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you…GK
How about 36 years..
Can You have CTE but not TBI
That is a good question. CTE is often linked with individuals who have experienced multiple TBIs, and meet the specific criteria of a TBI. However, it is possible that one may suffer repetitive minor blows to the head, which might not cause any immediate noticeable symptoms, yet can lead to CTE over time.
Exactly @kraustbi very good ? I was Discharged from the Navy an say's TBI on DD 214 Joined All was Fine Wes Pac an All then got Motorcycle an was leaving Military event so service connected in 1998 tried to drop Me to 55 % again " removing TBI " Fought an Won an moved to Fl. 2002 TBI still at VA "no problem" but 2015 All of a sudden CTE on Medical records an TBI removed .. only reason I can think is to Prevent Secondary how could I not have a TBI if I had a Left Temporal Lobe Hematoma with Surgical removal . Even saw on Papers that I had Seizure Disorder..before Military but if so How could I have Joined the Military ?
My family joke about my brain now :/
Have you suffered from a TBI in the past?
@@kraustbi No never
Was shot in /under my right nostril with 40 cal silver tip hollow point and bullet exited back of my neck 8yrs later