The Road to Recovery Following Brain Injury

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  • Опубліковано 18 лют 2014
  • An overview of what happens when an individual suffers from a brain injury and what their journey from the moment they are taken into the hospital through to rehabilitation and recovery looks like.
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  • @BigBlueGuy
    @BigBlueGuy 5 років тому +80

    I suffered a TBI after my truck fell on my head. The main thing that was damaged was my optic nerves. I was in recovery for about 8 months. I was only aware for 6. I'm doing a lot better now and living on my own now. My survival chance was 20%.

    • @rl5725
      @rl5725 4 роки тому +4

      So glad you came through it. If u dont mind me asking, u say I were aware for 6 months, were u in a coma for 2 months or conscious but unresponsive. My daughter has had very limited response after 5 weeks. Her eyes are open and we think she can hear. God bless x

    • @dragonofthewest8305
      @dragonofthewest8305 4 роки тому

      What exerises did you have to do for recovery how long a day?

    • @user-wg9wk5fc4n
      @user-wg9wk5fc4n 4 роки тому

      @@rl5725 how is your daughter ?

    • @dagarkunal6836
      @dagarkunal6836 4 роки тому +2

      Sir please share your diet plan when you are on bed
      My father is facing this

    • @redfrostgaming4056
      @redfrostgaming4056 3 роки тому +2

      My cousin had a 5% chance he survived so lucky

  • @mrwhitten7704
    @mrwhitten7704 3 роки тому +13

    I was glad to finally see a video that showed the process from the accident to ICU to acute care and onward. My adult stepdaughter's biological father (71 yoa) was in a serious MVA (no seat belt) last week and has been diagnosed with severe diffuse axonal injury. They can't perform an MRI due to his pacemaker not being compatible, but the CT scan shows bleeding/lesions peppered throughout his brain. The hospital is already making plans to have him transferred to a long term acute care hospital once they wean him off the ventilator. My stepdaughter is terribly stressed as she is left with making all the decisions and lives several states away from her father.

  • @ianstewartorr8455
    @ianstewartorr8455 26 днів тому

    I had a TBI in 1977 and 8 years as an outpatient and I have family in Alberta greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @JarredPayne
    @JarredPayne 4 роки тому +24

    The end is so true. It can take a long time. I’m about 2 years in and still recovering. Recovery is hard and mundane but the most rewarding thing ever

    • @teeganmcpherson8690
      @teeganmcpherson8690 3 роки тому +1

      what are some of your lasting symptoms?

    • @JarredPayne
      @JarredPayne 3 роки тому +2

      Mostly walking (& balance) and my voice. They have improved significantly over the past few years but I’m still working on them. I have some videos that I can go back and look at and seeing how far it’s come keeps me going. I’ve seen no sign of a slowdown yet too.

    • @lyceum4177
      @lyceum4177 3 роки тому +1

      @@JarredPayne my BIL is in the trauma unit at MUSC in Charleston. Hasn't regained consciousness since hit and run while walking July 2. It's so sad to see him not coming to yet. How long for you?

    • @JarredPayne
      @JarredPayne 3 роки тому

      I’m so sorry to hear that. I never lost consciousness thankfully. My injury was from an infection. I’ll keep him in my thoughts

    • @arayaneemaratita5916
      @arayaneemaratita5916 2 роки тому +1

      @@JarredPayne hi! I'm in the same boat. I started Jan 2020 and still recovering. I'm trying to get my walking balance speech and writing

  • @chadwickmorgan131
    @chadwickmorgan131 7 років тому +5

    Well done. This is a good summary of the dedicated medical practitioners contribution to BI recovery. Recovery is a long process requiring tremendous work and optimism.

  • @Mystical_Dreams
    @Mystical_Dreams 3 роки тому +13

    Thank you for this video. It is very helpful. Shortly after college graduation I still had a lot of assignments to finish and I Collapsed, hitting my head on the edge of my table where I was working on my last assignments. I Woke up in the hospital and after telling the staff what last happened before my collapse. They discovered a blood clot that had to be flushed out. I am still recovering from mild traumatic brain injury. It's already been a year since my accident.

    • @teeganmcpherson8690
      @teeganmcpherson8690 3 роки тому +2

      same, i slammed the back of my head on concrete and was unconscious for like 3 to 4 seconds and now i struggle with depersonalization, bad memory, anxiety and depression(kind of). I got like 5 staples

    • @michaeljordan6628
      @michaeljordan6628 2 роки тому

      Did you try the hyperbaric chamber or oxygen therapy? did your doctor ever speak to you about it?

    • @faisalbi1330
      @faisalbi1330 2 роки тому

      Hi Mystical Dream how you you? please update us

    • @scubadiva666
      @scubadiva666 9 місяців тому

      Repeat after me: there are no "mild" TBIs. Damage from a TBI of any severity can be far-reaching, and you may find yourself compensating for it for the rest of your life.
      I don't mean to scare you, but I'm still recovering from a TBI I sustained in 1981. You will find workarounds and probably lead a normal life, but I just want to tell you you've had a life-changing incident.

  • @jenlis527
    @jenlis527 2 місяці тому +1

    I suffered a brain injury and i was in a coma for 3 weeks. I died during that time and they had to refibrulate me. I woke with all my faculties still in order, except for talking. That came back to me my first week. They put me in speech classes and one other for 8 weeks. I had to have brain surgery in 6 months. I AM A MIRACLE! And I've found Jesus. He helped me get through this. When I died, God and He didn't want me yet so I LIVED. It happened 12 years ago. I've been going to church for 5 years now. I live on my own and can drive, speak, and talk. I recovered in 5 years plus three more. I only have God and Jesus to thank and the doctors and nurses. I'm happy!

  • @the_natural_philosopher
    @the_natural_philosopher 6 місяців тому +2

    I have had a concussion after multiple blows to the head where I cannot move my neck for almost a week and was in constant pain!!

  • @tamaralarson8744
    @tamaralarson8744 6 місяців тому +1

    My TBI was 6 years ago. I was 47 years old. After spending 2 weeks in ICU after a Crainecyomy, I was sent home with my mom to fend for myself. I haven’t been able to figure out why I can’t do certain things and haven’t been able to work. I met someone recently who also has a TBI and she told me to Call an attorney so that I can collect Social Security. This has been a complete nightmare for me! I wish I would have had this type of care to help me get back to my life!!

    • @Bob-pg4gi
      @Bob-pg4gi Місяць тому

      Yes, you should be able to get SS and disability. There are some lawyers that will do the process for free and keep a 3rd. Start with the social worker if you can find her.

  • @maryissac5123
    @maryissac5123 9 років тому +7

    very lnformative

  • @Skibidithasbeenrickrolld6666
    @Skibidithasbeenrickrolld6666 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks 😊

  • @rachaelhoward7327
    @rachaelhoward7327 6 років тому +1

    Would you be excited by exchanging hyperlinks?

  • @mleekahh
    @mleekahh Рік тому

    Wow this is the most accurate video

  • @mollie1421
    @mollie1421 4 роки тому +2

    Y'all have great stories I just searched something and this interested me. Don't ask.

    • @abigaileldritch
      @abigaileldritch 3 роки тому

      Same here haha. I was just curious so I googled it

  • @samanthafernandez9506
    @samanthafernandez9506 2 роки тому

    I really hope @Prichard colon wakes up one day and is back to reality , his story is so heartbreaking and I wish it never had happened 💔💔💔 #JusticeForPrichardColon !

  • @williamsevalie1376
    @williamsevalie1376 2 роки тому +1

    Hello my brother is currently in this kind situation and the Doctor said that he needs a brain surgery which can't be done in the country or neither the hospital. So do think he will survive without the surgery?

  • @indervirhundal7672
    @indervirhundal7672 4 роки тому +32

    Fish oil Omega 3, blueberries and other brain food for brain injury

    • @Cee4304
      @Cee4304 3 роки тому +13

      Bro I’m sorry to say but that ain’t gonna help

    • @Skibidithasbeenrickrolld6666
      @Skibidithasbeenrickrolld6666 3 роки тому

      ???

    • @Cee4304
      @Cee4304 3 роки тому +1

      @@Skibidithasbeenrickrolld6666 what

    • @chriswhittaker8195
      @chriswhittaker8195 3 роки тому +3

      So by your logic a paraplegic will be fine after eating back bacon.?

    • @Crosswell123
      @Crosswell123 3 роки тому +2

      @@Cee4304 it absolutely has helped me omega 3 helps brain tissues rebuild

  • @jimg1984
    @jimg1984 6 років тому +9

    This is very good information. We are facing 1 to 3 months of rehab. My spouse had a subdural hematoma and craniotomy. Thanks for the overview.

    • @Supremusa
      @Supremusa 5 років тому

      Jim G my dad had same but dr’s are very pessimistic for him :(

    • @nicolekelaher1979
      @nicolekelaher1979 4 роки тому

      I had a craniotomy on 26/11/19 does anyone know why my right Arm gets stiff and the veins stick up the physio says it’s nerves but I’m not sure I had seizures two days after the op

    • @faisalbi1330
      @faisalbi1330 2 роки тому

      @@nicolekelaher1979 hi how are you now please reply me I had brain surgery but I am still struggling I can't feel emotions feelings.

    • @faisalbi1330
      @faisalbi1330 2 роки тому

      @@nicolekelaher1979 hi thank you for reply.have you had brain injury and what type you had brain injury and please share recovery .

    • @faisalbi1330
      @faisalbi1330 2 роки тому

      @@nicolekelaher1979 your brain is working normal are you living normal life after surgery?

  • @glenishaparker9339
    @glenishaparker9339 2 роки тому +1

    I am struggling with brain injury my symptoms is vertigo,sake,cant walk and cant talk clearly I fall down where I life doesn't have a good doctor at least I did therapy

  • @Skibidithasbeenrickrolld6666
    @Skibidithasbeenrickrolld6666 3 роки тому +1

    I love it
    It's an inspiration

  • @A.E.Lanman777
    @A.E.Lanman777 5 років тому +3

    I was in a automobile accident on my 21st birthday, I was asleep in the back seat when the driver went for her phone which had fallen into the passenger floorboard; she went off the road and flipped the car I flew forward smashing and shattering my face, then folded in half backward into the passenger seat floorboard. I broke my l2 and my l3, my nose my jaw, my forehead, my eyesockets, my face and suffered severe traumatic brain injury. I was in the hospital for a week before the had me "alive" enough to send me home, I was only awake for two of those days. Never have I had anyone professional help me. Never have I went back to the doctor. Not because I don't care, I want to know what all is wrong with me I still have real struggles with my short term memory. I still go to work I still pay my taxes and I am still a father and a husband to those who need me, I just wonder how bad is it and will I have permanent or degenerative side effects I'm 29 now and while I have improved a lot there is still a lot I can't improve.

    • @michaeljordan6628
      @michaeljordan6628 2 роки тому

      Did you try the hyperbaric chamber or oxygen therapy? did your doctor ever speak to you about it?

    • @A.E.Lanman777
      @A.E.Lanman777 2 роки тому

      @@michaeljordan6628 no, no one has ever talked to me about that. I understand what they are, but that has never been an option.

    • @michaeljordan6628
      @michaeljordan6628 2 роки тому

      @@A.E.Lanman777 Oh ok

    • @faisalbi1330
      @faisalbi1330 2 роки тому +1

      Hi ayla lanman how you doing?

    • @michaeljordan6628
      @michaeljordan6628 2 роки тому +1

      @@faisalbi1330 I am doing well. Was progressing fast but had s setback due to extreme dieting but all I can do is get back on the horse.

  • @peterrudy9207
    @peterrudy9207 Рік тому

    Tragically Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy [ HBOT ] is not readily available in emergency situations

  • @spaceman022
    @spaceman022 3 роки тому +6

    Ugh.our brains are to damn fragile

  • @krystylsummers8749
    @krystylsummers8749 3 роки тому

    The estimate was 10% of military personnel.

  • @midnightmogui2963
    @midnightmogui2963 2 роки тому

    I breathed in a toxin at work. This caused 'enormous' 24/7 headaches for 3 months. Now, I have double vision in both eyes...everytime I push or indeed stand for too long I get enormous left sided headaches, double vision gets worse, fatigue etc. My neurologist says my scans are ok but I simply can't push out of it. I spend most days seated. It's been over a year now. I'm so unhappy. Does anyone know what I should do?

    • @nyx3967
      @nyx3967 2 роки тому

      It might not be connected with whatever toxin you breathed in (why were you not provided with the appropriate equipment to stop it happening??) I would recommend that you research vestibular migraine (sometimes called migraine associated vertigo) Your symptoms sound like vestibular migraine which is 24/7 and produces all kinds of crazy crap. Scans show nothing in this case (except that there is no tumour or evidence of things like dementia) You can LOOK normal but your brain is definitely not working properly. I have vestibular migraine and I think it's possibly on the same spectrum as epilepsy. Try to see a neurologist who specialises in balance.

  • @nicktaddeo6943
    @nicktaddeo6943 3 роки тому +1

    I was hit by a car that drove into my lawn trying to kill me going like 50 and I have nerve damage severe nerve damage on the right side of my body will I ever be able to get help months later I was in the back see when someone drove me into a tree going like 60 and now I suffer from traumatic brain injury will I ever be able to get help for my problems

    • @jocooper3782
      @jocooper3782 3 роки тому +5

      Jesus is a very present help in trouble. He will help you if you cry out to Him!

    • @teeganmcpherson8690
      @teeganmcpherson8690 3 роки тому +1

      @@jocooper3782 Amen

    • @michaeljordan6628
      @michaeljordan6628 2 роки тому

      Did you try the hyperbaric chamber or oxygen therapy? did your doctor ever speak to you about it?

  • @DINESHKUMAR-zh8qb
    @DINESHKUMAR-zh8qb Місяць тому

    Hello sir brain injury March 2020 finger note working ur sujtion please 🥺🥺🥺🥺

  • @mandirabaheti8047
    @mandirabaheti8047 4 місяці тому

    Is it real story

  • @troyhayder6986
    @troyhayder6986 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah your right...i do look like a brain damaged person..cause as far as i can see most of them look like everyone else....

    • @faisalbi1330
      @faisalbi1330 2 роки тому

      How are you now?

    • @troyhayder6986
      @troyhayder6986 2 роки тому +1

      @@faisalbi1330 well an exact clone ofmy ex girlfriend is putting on thongs for hundreds of thousands...and my dead cat is a crumpled up pile of clothes in the corner scratching itself...

    • @faisalbi1330
      @faisalbi1330 2 роки тому

      @@troyhayder6986 have you had brain injury please reply me

  • @mojito-alongtimeago
    @mojito-alongtimeago Рік тому +1

    The most important aspect of brain repair is not explained well enough at all. Video is non-specific and makes it seem that all patients will walk, talk, and do many, many, other things. The tragedy for those who struggle for years is excluded from information. Don’t hide the truth.

  • @mandirabaheti8047
    @mandirabaheti8047 4 місяці тому

    Hi it is really

  • @eaglemk1909
    @eaglemk1909 Рік тому

    Tua injury brought me here

  • @jacob_wardd
    @jacob_wardd 2 роки тому

    Wish everyone I knew could just watch this video..

    • @faisalbi1330
      @faisalbi1330 2 роки тому

      I wish I get better how I was before please everyone pray for us who dealing brain injury problems

    • @jacob_wardd
      @jacob_wardd 2 роки тому

      @@faisalbi1330 Praying for you, I don't know if I'll ever feel the same after mine.

    • @faisalbi1330
      @faisalbi1330 2 роки тому

      @@jacob_wardd how are u

    • @faisalbi1330
      @faisalbi1330 2 роки тому

      @@jacob_wardd what problem u are dealing

    • @faisalbi1330
      @faisalbi1330 2 роки тому

      @@jacob_wardd please share ur experience

  • @redpooh5
    @redpooh5 3 роки тому +1

    How long should a person be in ICU after the brain injury?

    • @kasiakwiatkowska6318
      @kasiakwiatkowska6318 2 роки тому +1

      Depends on person’s condition and ability to survive without close observation like in ICU

    • @redpooh5
      @redpooh5 2 роки тому

      @@kasiakwiatkowska6318 thanks he ended up passing away 😔

    • @redpooh5
      @redpooh5 2 роки тому

      @Isabel 🙃 thank you