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A member asked:

What are the long term effects of a tbi? ive noticed my speech is getting jumbled and its hard to talk sometimes. multiple concussions in my life time. biggest was due to a car accident in 2016. i have been diagnosed with pba.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Neuropsych testing: Understand you have had multiple concussions with dignosis of PseudoBulbar Affect. My question is if you have had comprehensive neuropsychological testing. If not, that is indicated.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/28/2020

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