I had two small brain bleeds after a car accident, which in part was a result of taking a blood thinner that was required after a heart attack and subsequent stent placed in my LAD artery. After remaining off thinners for several days during which time the bleeding stopped, I then resumed the med. The accident involved hitting and mowing down a tree so my neck was broken, 6 ribs, as well and created several cmpressure fractures all down my spine. A small bone chip in my R ankle was scraped off too.
A year since the accident took place in May. I continue to experience dizziness and bouts of inability to focus my eyes properly, but has diminished.Depression, difficulty concentrating and remembering and PTSD still remain with diminished impact on my life. My walk used to lurch to the right but that has improved also. Noise, noisy places, bright lights, people talking at once, sudden movements or noises, all bother me a lot. Bright sun gives me a headache. My startle resonse when driving or riding in cars is exagggerated. I used to have crying spells but an antidepressant has helped to stop those. And tiredness is a constant when trying to think, read, play games or fill out forms, or be the lively, engaging person I used to be.
So overall things are indeed improving, however more time is needed to continue the work.
Mary Jane Sieben