Hi there, the tiredness or fatigue is quite common after brain injury. I learned a lot after my injury after joining an online support group because there were none to attend that were close to me. I am still finding chunks of long term memory that are lost to me. I suffer mainly from the short term memory loss that is so frustrating. You probably have good days and bad days with the fatigue. Visual or auditory overload will wear you out. Stress is terrible for causing fatigue. Once you suffer a brain injury that affects you daily, there will always be some deficit you will have to deal with. Check into some online support groups and tbi.org. Hope this gives you some ideas!

My brother had a severe close TBI in March of 2008. He was in a cma for a month and in the hospital for 2 in total. He is basicly back to normal other than some balance issues and lots of memory issues. But being tired is a huge hurdle for him. He can only work 4 hours a day because of his extreme fatuige.

I was in an ATV accident last August (last year) AND Am very tired most of the time when I am awake.....I was in a coma for 2 months and in a rest and rehab home for about 8 months. I did not get to feeling tired all the time until approximately 6 months into my rest and rehab and it still persists. I guess the brain has to work harder than before...so we are affected by it. Anyway I need to get some kind of medication to give me some energy soon....because it can be quite overwhelming occurring on a regular everyday basis....(you all should know what I mean....) Does anyone know what is available? Please let me know via email.... And god bless all of you.....Each of us has a Story which can help each of us in some way......I also have memory short and long-term problems (losses) which I have to accept....I used to be a musician and could sing pretty good....Well, I still sing but sound more like a crow now than a Bluejay!!!!ha-ha!!!We can all back one-another up because we are all in the same situation. I must remind myself that there is always someone who listens to my words.....God. i WILL PRAY FOR ALL OF US TONIGHT! bless all of you!

Hello, I had an auto accident 8 years ago that left me with a brain injury. I had my seatbelt on and didn't hit my head. I was stopped at a light and rear ended by an SUV going 45 mph. It sent flying into the vehicle in front of me and then back into the SUV. I was left with something similiar to "Shaken Baby Syndrome". After about two years of doctors and tests my Neurologist diagnosed me with a frontal lobe injury. One of my big problems is chronic fatigue. My life is no longer the same. Finally when I didn't have the energy to take a shower and go out the doctor prescribed a drug called "Provigil". It is ususally used to help people with Narcolepsy stay awake or to help people who do shift work. It has truly turned my life around in the fatigue department. I haven't had any side effects or problems and it really gives me about 75% of the energy I had before my accident. I hope this helps someone as it did me.
Sincerely,
Sheri

thank you sheri9963 for the info about provigil. My neurologist prescribed me a newer drug called Nuvigil and I tried it today and man, I had great energy for a change! Anyway, Bless you for your great help with this! Take care! Phil.....write me if you'd ever like to talk.....god bless......thanks again! Phil

And thanks for this great site!!! When someone has Knowledge they are out of the Fog!!!!!Thanks Guys!Phil

Hello, I wanted to see if the Nuvigil is still working well for you. I talked to my neurologist about it and she's looking into it. I wanted to be sure it is still working for you. I hope you're doing great! I know how hard it is.

God Bless,
Sheri