I don't know if u are still reading answers to this post, but the exact same thing happened to my mom, except they didn't do a surgical procedure.Literally, we were discharged, she seemed normal, then it came back. Any advice, or how ur mom's case resolved?
RE: Subdural Hematoma .....
Dear Writer, It sounds to me like your mother is suffering from Aphasia. This is a common result of traumatic brain injury ("TBI") and stroke. Subdural Hematoma is clearly within the realm of TBI.
I am a survivor of massive hemorrhagic stroke in 2005. There is considerable cross-over in the symptomology between TBI and Stroke.
There are two main types of Aphasia: Receptive and Expressive. Receptive Aphasia is indicated by garbled in-coming messages (verbal, written, vision, tactile) that the victim receives.
Expressive Aphasia affects speech, writing, etc. This is perhaps more well-known, obvious, alarming and dramatic.
Based on what you have written, it looks like your mother is experiencing both types.
NOTE: I am not a medical doctor. However, my doctors prescribe several meds for this condition, and some relief has been realized. I expect that these conditions are permanent, and I have learned to live with them. Unfortunately, those around me - family, friends, associates, etc. - are mostly un-empathetic to this condition.
AGAIN>>> I am not a doctor, and cannot and will not provide medical advice. However, I strongly suggest that your mother be evaluated for meds and obtain a neuro-psyche evaluation. These tests run about 6 hours, are normally given in 3-hour increments, and will at least tell you / your mother the precise extent of brain injury, deficit, strengths remaining, etc.
I hope you find this helpful.
WALTER H. STEINLAUF, Exec. Dir.
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