I received an "invitation " to have my brain scanned. I have this done many times before due to brain injury and the Nero doc discharged me back to my GP, I had no real lasting damage just small irritating things, e.g The part of the brain the send signals to my body to eat and drink does not function properly, I also have a bad short term memory. And sometimes when I write I miss whole words out. These things are annoying but nothing serious and it does not effect my day to day living or intelligence and nobody would know if I had not told them.
When I read the docs letter is seemed to me as if he wanted me to take part in some kind of experiment, but this experiment will require a brain scan. I have never been treated by this doctor but he knows my medical background.
I googled him is a respected neuro doc. but I don't like brain scans, plus I am not getting paid for this just out of pocket expenses. I also have a fear that the first brain doc missed something and that doctor and his experiment will give me bad news. I have about 2 months too decide and I am in two minds, Yes my brain injury caused very minor complications that does not effect my quality of life. On the other hand I get to have my brain examined for free from a top neuro psych. I would have to travel for 2 hours daily and I must be clean of all drugs etc.
Everyone I spoke to in real life tell me I would be a fool not to have it done. Since this is the internet and you all don't really know me so you can have an objective opinion should I go to that doc and take part in his experiment? I have doubled check there will be NO surgery unless the doc spots something life threatening etc,
So folks of IOP list what would you choose?
I am in 2 minds,
I cannot edit the above post but I forgot to say
I know my grammar / spelling/ syntax is very bad, I am doing my best to work on it, but complications from Brain injuries like that is not considered a big deal, I just need to relearn, as for my memory that is something I cannot control and I am already panicking as I will have to get a proper job soon, and I doubt I can get one. Also it is quite upsetting when people pick on my flawed grammar. I used to be able to use correct grammar, but now I struggle. I know everyone gets annoyed when their spelling and grammar is picked on, but for me, it effects my confidence and brings me down, but soon I will be having lessons, in the meantime I would appreciate it, if you could ignore my grammar or correct it in a nice helpful way.
When I read the docs letter is seemed to me as if he wanted me to take part in some kind of experiment, but this experiment will require a brain scan. I have never been treated by this doctor but he knows my medical background.
I googled him is a respected neuro doc. but I don't like brain scans, plus I am not getting paid for this just out of pocket expenses. I also have a fear that the first brain doc missed something and that doctor and his experiment will give me bad news. I have about 2 months too decide and I am in two minds, Yes my brain injury caused very minor complications that does not effect my quality of life. On the other hand I get to have my brain examined for free from a top neuro psych. I would have to travel for 2 hours daily and I must be clean of all drugs etc.
Everyone I spoke to in real life tell me I would be a fool not to have it done. Since this is the internet and you all don't really know me so you can have an objective opinion should I go to that doc and take part in his experiment? I have doubled check there will be NO surgery unless the doc spots something life threatening etc,
So folks of IOP list what would you choose?
I am in 2 minds,
I cannot edit the above post but I forgot to say
I know my grammar / spelling/ syntax is very bad, I am doing my best to work on it, but complications from Brain injuries like that is not considered a big deal, I just need to relearn, as for my memory that is something I cannot control and I am already panicking as I will have to get a proper job soon, and I doubt I can get one. Also it is quite upsetting when people pick on my flawed grammar. I used to be able to use correct grammar, but now I struggle. I know everyone gets annoyed when their spelling and grammar is picked on, but for me, it effects my confidence and brings me down, but soon I will be having lessons, in the meantime I would appreciate it, if you could ignore my grammar or correct it in a nice helpful way.