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do the effects of my TBI worsen with time?
I am 29years old and have had a Traumatic Brain Injury for 11 years. I have been pretty lucky, because even with my short term memory problems, my confusion and my loss of direction, I have still been able to graduate from college and maintain a perfessional degree. However, my husband has recently noticed that my short term memory and confusion has gotten a lot worse and I am curious as to if the effects of my Brain Injury worsen with time. I thought that in time, my brain would learn new ways to get around the damaged part of my brain and get better at remembering things and doing things, although recently it just seems to be getting a lot worse. Does anyone know the answer to this question? Does anyone have any advice in increasing my short term memory after 11 years of a brain injury? Thank you!!
I'm not sure about long term loss, but i still try to keep my mind busy. I try to do things that are brand new to my comfort zones. I even went to school for a year but can't remember most of it. I would see my Dr. soon.
There is also a site called lumosity that has cognitive rehab activities - you can try if for free for 7 days then it is about $10 month to join and get a 30 session programme that increases in difficulty and complexity over time and helps build new strength - there are memory improving exercises on this site.
I would think if you are experiencing increasing problems you need to get them checked out as there could be a basis to them.
Sleep deprivation, water intake, nutrition (in particular omega fatty acids are also good for neurological repair and functioning) can all effect brain functioning and maybe when we have a limitation we are more vulnerable to these getting worse once these other things come into play as well? Given we start out with the limitation that is lower in capacity than others but we've found solutions around it or it is within a low average range, once other things start to bring the problem down a notch by stressing the limited ability with extra strain, it may then become a more significant and observable thing?
If it helps I was told that some problems can be permanent, and you can tell this because they stablize over time (within the first couple of years from the injury). Others at the earlier stages are dynamic - they change and lessen in intensity over this time -a good sign as things are getting better or the brain is finding new solutions. Of course everyone is different and many things can have an impact on healing and recovery rates. Aging itself can cause changes in functioning, and not using our brains can cause changes in ability from our younger years when we were more actively involved in academics etc. There are a lot of different physiological things that could affect functioning and performance of the brain.
However to be safe, get it checked out, nothing to lose if a scan/test comes back ok and getting things early, always has a better prognosis than waiting until later stages. Good luck and congratulations on your attitude of not letting it limit the goals you have set for yourself since.
I would think if you are experiencing increasing problems you need to get them checked out as there could be a basis to them.
Sleep deprivation, water intake, nutrition (in particular omega fatty acids are also good for neurological repair and functioning) can all effect brain functioning and maybe when we have a limitation we are more vulnerable to these getting worse once these other things come into play as well? Given we start out with the limitation that is lower in capacity than others but we've found solutions around it or it is within a low average range, once other things start to bring the problem down a notch by stressing the limited ability with extra strain, it may then become a more significant and observable thing?
If it helps I was told that some problems can be permanent, and you can tell this because they stablize over time (within the first couple of years from the injury). Others at the earlier stages are dynamic - they change and lessen in intensity over this time -a good sign as things are getting better or the brain is finding new solutions. Of course everyone is different and many things can have an impact on healing and recovery rates. Aging itself can cause changes in functioning, and not using our brains can cause changes in ability from our younger years when we were more actively involved in academics etc. There are a lot of different physiological things that could affect functioning and performance of the brain.
However to be safe, get it checked out, nothing to lose if a scan/test comes back ok and getting things early, always has a better prognosis than waiting until later stages. Good luck and congratulations on your attitude of not letting it limit the goals you have set for yourself since.
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Hello,
Brain Injury results in a wide range of changes to a person’s behavior, their sensitivity to surroundings and their thinking capabilities. Sometimes they are temporary and sometimes permanent. When a person sustains a brain injury its impossible to predict how much they will recover and how long it will take. There is no formula to tell you which results are permanent and which are temporary.
You should take a healthy nutritious diet containing lots of green leafy vegetables and fruits daily.Pls exercise regularly as it improves your heart function. This means that your heart can pump the blood better and profuse your brain with a rich supply of blood.
Also do some brain exercises like crossword puzzles, chess, or activities that require thinking. They will help.
For more information pls log on to the following website:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/70/80990.htm
If you need any more information, then pls post us.
Take care and God bless.
Brain Injury results in a wide range of changes to a person’s behavior, their sensitivity to surroundings and their thinking capabilities. Sometimes they are temporary and sometimes permanent. When a person sustains a brain injury its impossible to predict how much they will recover and how long it will take. There is no formula to tell you which results are permanent and which are temporary.
You should take a healthy nutritious diet containing lots of green leafy vegetables and fruits daily.Pls exercise regularly as it improves your heart function. This means that your heart can pump the blood better and profuse your brain with a rich supply of blood.
Also do some brain exercises like crossword puzzles, chess, or activities that require thinking. They will help.
For more information pls log on to the following website:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/70/80990.htm
If you need any more information, then pls post us.
Take care and God bless.
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