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Can The Extent Of Damage In The Brain Be Confirmed?

(My email address is: YYYY@YYYY ) I had a brain bleed in year ago, July 1916. No one knows the cause. I was found on the floor (carpeted) on the landing, second floor. I spent about 3 days in bed with wicked headaches and was finally convinced I should see a doctor. Went to an Urgent Care facility. They put me through tests, called an ambulance, and I spent 3-4 days in a hospital. I remember none of this (except my husband trying to get me up from the hallway). I have no idea how I got into bed afterwards.) MY Circumstances: Medical community is pushing me towards psychiatry. My balance is off, I can t think straight, nor am I able to hold a thought long enough to accomplish anything; (and now I am responsible for all and every household happening; my husband died of cancer about 6 months ago). This situation (my being totally responsible) is something I have dealt with throughout the saga of 57 years of marriage and 4 kids. I have seen three neurologists (one attached to the hospital, one recommended- prominent in dementia and Alzheimers, and I don t remember where the third came from) said I don t have any problems with dementia or ALZ. ( I used to be a master speller ) I have suffered from depression since 1974, and am now a few days into taking the real deal Prozac, as the generic is useless for me. I have been through almost all other medications and they seemed to stop working after some time, over the years. I have been through many years of therapy, (basically because our oldest daughter was an amazing (read horrible ) challenge beginning at age 12) and now I don t think, at age 76, that I need/want to pursue that avenue of health and wellness through therapy, once more. I have begun some supplement therapy - vitamins, etc., ...but not enough time has transpired yet, and I don t know if this will help. MY QUESTION: : Who do I call to find out about the brain damage I have? ( Your brain has healed...you need to see a shrink WHAT? Could there be additional brain damage from this horrible ocurrance?) These doctors do not know my history with pharma and therapy, as far as I know.. I wonder if this is a pat answer - no one has time to dig into the problem beyond the first layer. Shuffle shuffle ... somewhere there will be an answer...if she s lucky. I m sorry, but what I m seeing in the medical community is very disheartening and alarming, coming from my age and perspective. Thank you for whatever information, or opinions, you can give me! I feel pretty much at sea having nothing to get me out of this mess. If I must deal with life as it is, I probably will, but it seems like there should some other avenues I can still navigate to find some help. Thanks for your time and your thoughts on this mess. I so appreciate being able to have another chance to try to solve a miserable situation. I have totally left out my kids; they have been amazing and are doing their best to help wherever they can.
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Intracranial hemorrhage and it's effects on brain tissue can be assessed by undergoing imaging investigations like CT scan and MRI scan. Kindly consult Neurologist with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.

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Can The Extent Of Damage In The Brain Be Confirmed?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Intracranial hemorrhage and it s effects on brain tissue can be assessed by undergoing imaging investigations like CT scan and MRI scan. Kindly consult Neurologist with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.