Central nervous damage from automobile collision....?

Question

Only those with knowledge in the medical field should try to answer this. I have a relative who is a very healthy, young but who suffers from depression at times. When he was younger he had been in an auto collision where by the grace of god he was not killed or paralyzed but something more sutbly devastating happend to him. He never brought this to the attention of anyone and even he dismissed it, but I believe the incident left him with a kind of tremor on his body, noticably from involuntary finger movements and shaking from his arms and trembling in neck in a certain position. It is not a complete loss of motor control but it is very apparent if you were to notice very carefully there is something terribly wrong He is a very kind, good natured person but he hides his bitterness at this kind of fate worse than death he is experiencing with his own body. Is there some way to determine what is the cause of this....injury? I believe it is from the collision he suffers this.

Answer 1

Hi. Something potentially very serious is happening with your relative's CNS. It would be very wise to seek an evaluation with a good Neurologist.

It may also help to read a copy of "The Better Brain Book" by David Perlmutter, M.D. Dr. Perlmutter is a Neurologist and leading specialist in brain injury. He recently received the Linus Pauling Award in Medicine for his cutting-edge work.

The book is available at Amazon.com. It may offer lots of useful information, but again, I strongly recommend a thorough evaluation by a competent Neurologist.

Best wishes and good luck.

Answer 2

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine the central nervous system changes that may occur after acceleration/deceleration injuries in motor vehicle accidents. BACKGROUND: Occupants of motor vehicles involved in a collision often develop a disabling syndrome consisting of head, neck, and back pain; impaired short-term memory and concentration; fatigue and a loss of stamina; poor balance; and a change in personality. Injury victims experience a loss of motivation, emotional lability, and a decrease in libido. The major features of this injury syndrome are subjective, and there usually are few objective findings on physical examination. The pathogenesis of this syndrome is poorly understood, but it is hypothesized that the collision impact produces an inertial strain injury to the anterior regions of the brain which depresses the functions of the frontotemporal lobes, at the same time, sensitizing somatosensory neural afferent systems. Damage to the orbital surfaces of the frontotemporal lobes, in particular, impairs the gating mechanisms that normally limit sensory input to the brain and further promotes central sensitization. The psychiatric disorders that emerge in the wake of these injuries are likely grounded in these pathologic events. METHOD: The current literature on the biomechanics of head injury and the associated brain imaging findings in minor head injury are reviewed. A summary of some of the biochemical sequelae of strain injury to the brain is also provided, with an emphasis on the changes in energy metabolism and excitatory amino acid release. CONCLUSIONS: Early intervention to arrest the injury-induced metabolic cascade, and treatment with agents that activate cerebral metabolism may mitigate the symptoms of this injury syndrome.

Answer 3

Sounds like nerve damage to me. Nerve damage will be determined through electrical currents that is hooked to a major computer for the experts to read. But also you can just tell a good doctor your symptoms and he will know how to deal with the problem. My advice would be to find a good Orthopedic Surgeon because they deal with all these types of problems.