Memory loss due to head trauma

@ranjeetshih I am glad you clarified that the memory issue is ongoing, not just of the event. Have you considered taking her to an ER with a good connection to neurology? She might need another CT scan followed by MRI. I am not saying that to scare you. Her brain may be suffering from severe concussion, which is not dangerous, and as I wrote before young brains tend to heal faster and better than older ones. If it is a concussion, maybe you can find a clinic or specialist who is good with that. The main thing is to make sure there is no brain bleed. It sounds unlikely and the memory issues existed at the same time that the CT was negative for bleeding.

My daughter had a brain bleed after being hit by a car (in the cerebellum mainly) and was in an induced coma, and didn't remember things for more than 3 months. But we don't know if that was from the injury or from the sedation. I totally get how you are feeling! She went on to get her PhD a few years later.

Oops just saw she is having an MRI today, that is good. Concussions don't show up on imaging so doctors sometimes don't diagnose them officially in our experience since there is no evidence.

Hi Everyone

My daughter is behaving normally after she woke up today.
Everything is fine except she has no memory of from the time she hit her head to the time she fell asleep.
which is around 4-5 hours.
I am asked to consult the neurologist before MRI can be done.
I am going to see the neurologist tomorrow.

@ranjeetsih Thank you for reporting back to us. This is very good news. She will also see the neurologist before the MRI so I am hopeful you will get more information before the MRI.

One idea I have. Does your daughter wear a helmet, like a bike helmet, when she rides her bike or is skating? I'm in the U.S. and when I was a child in the 1960's no one wore helmets for activities. We know so much more about head injuries and so would be a good idea for your daughter to wear a bike helmet for her activities. You can ask the neurologist what they think about this recommendation.

Yes, she was wearing a bike helmet and guards on knee, elbow and palm.
the fall was of around 5 foot.
She only got a tiny bruise on her palm.

@ranjeetsih
I hope and pray your daughter will be okay and fully recover. A concussion assessment can be done answering questions and looking into eyes with light and having the doctor assess dilation and movement. My son had 2 concussions, one mild at age 7 and another one, moderate, at age 8. They were both falls into object (edge of table and metal bed frame). He had to significantly reduce activities, reading, screen time, etc. to allow his brain to heal. A concussion is like a bruise on the brain when the force of impact causes the jello-like consistency on the brain to hit the inside of the skull. My son is 14 now and has ADHD and some motor coordination/impulse control issues and headaches but not sure if tied at all to the concussions. He is on the honor roll so is still able to do well in school. I really discourage him now from contact sports/activities and takes ADHD medication to prevent additional concussions. Good luck getting answers and proper treatment. I was dropped as a baby on my head (rolled off a changing table when my grandmother was changing me) and I remember hitting my head into a cement wall while roller skating when I was around your daughter’s age. I did black out a bit but was okay (don’t know much about concussions at the time and most likely had one when a baby and at 10). I was able to get 3 degrees and have a good career for 34 years and hope the same for your daughter.

@ranjeetsih Thank good news your daughter was wearing all the protective gear including a helmet. I think you plan to take her to the neurologist soon. You are doing everything possible to support and help your daughter. The neurologist will likely have suggestions on what your daughter can do to help her to continue with her recovery.

Here is some information from Mayo Clinic on concussions in children. You might print this and take it with you to the neurologist and put a tick mark by any symptoms or questions that you have.

Mayo Clinic: Concussion in Children

-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/expert-answers/concussion-in-children/faq-20058282

Hi

The day before yesterday a neurologist examined my daughter (asked her to walk, stand on one foot, eye movement test, adding numbers etc.). Asked us to keep her home for couple of more days and keep an eye on her and consult the doctor if any change in behavior (change in speech or walk). as of now she is normal.
thanks.

@ranjeetsih Thank you for coming back and letting me know the results of the visit with the neurologist. This is very good news.

My wife fell at work and hit the front of her head on a stair>
She has lost all memory prior to the fall.

She does remember the fall and then loses days. She is 1.5 weeks in and getting a bit better remembering current activites but zero from the past. No Doctor knows what to do