Ever heard neurologic injuries from shock wave from booby trap explosion?

[overthere]

please excuse if Im in the wrong spot, etc. having trouble navigating things. 

took whole force of explosion at my feet in my 'Nam days.  Always had odd 'buzzing' feeling from things like snomobile, jet ski, hvy duty vehicles, long trips...not pain, was just annoying, and shook it off in couple of hours.  Was never one to complain, at all.

All these years, the little buzzing feeling has turned into serious pain,  After any type of travel.  Few hours later, incredible pain...often knocks me out, later awake, just as I was before...same pencil in my hand, or holding a sandwich, not sure what day it is.  Kind of scary.  The pain overides strong meds already taking for other things.

Now I dread having to leave house,  But have to balance things w/out being an isolated hermit.  Very odd thing, something from 'Nam days I doubt has ever been much of an issue,  Few times with VA docs, didnt think it was much of a thing.

[Tbird]

Responded to you in email. If you would I can set up a zoom session with you I can you my screen and help you find things.

[overthere]

now I cant even figure out how I got here.  and I somehow missed the email...am I in the right spot now?  seems whereever I click, it's not what it says it is.  what forum am I in??

went back to first page, cant find the name of this forum anywhere.  feel like the twilight zone, have spent hours and hours trying to figure this site out.

Edited August 28, 2021 by overthere

[deedub75]

You could definitely have suffered a concussion back then! Were you treated for anything after the explosion? 

As others have said, you could have suffered a TBI and a TBI can result in pituitary damage. I pretty much have a non-functioning pituitary and severe fatigue and pain are two issues I'm dealing with. 

[john999]

My father-in-law suffered a blast injury in WW2.  He was never the same and had severe mental problems the rest of his life.  His was an invisible injury like yours.  File your claim and gather the evidence as you go.  Did you get medical treatment in Nam?  Also you got good advice about Agent Orange.  I now have four AO conditions all these years later.  Don't assume you don't have any AO conditions.  You will get great support here.