Katie Pappas
Update January, 2007
To add information in January 2007-I have finished my Bachelor's of Arts
degree. I also found the medication that works the best so far.My son is 16 years
old and I am 46!!!
Update 01/02/02
I would like to add that i was diagnosed with lupus and chronic fatigue syndrome.I also have rheumatoid arthritis, but on the good side, the paxil and resperdal drugs have helped extremely, and i started a few months ago on the Shaklee vitamin supplements and they have helped extremely.
Original Story
This is my story for TBI people and anyone else interested.On Dec.8th 1981 I was hit by a plumbing van while I was crossing the street.I fell 5 times and hit my head on a sewer cover.I then went to the emergency room & was treated for a broken collar bone & released.(probably because no one at the hospital knew i had hit my head)I was too confused to tell them.I had follow up care for a broken collar bone,but did not know i was going through stages of head injury.I took on things i couldent handle anymore because of the injury and could not admit to myself i was unable to do things i used to do before the accident.I finally was admitted to the pshyc ward because i was confused,dizzy & 
angry.I've been seeing a pshyciatrist for almost 20 yrs now.i was also in an other accident 5 yrs after the first one,and hit my head on a winshield-the whole car was demolished.i am on meds now to keep stable,and also have severe tinitis.i was diagnosed with hypo-thyroidism,and will be on synthroid the rest of my life.I have good & bad days,but feel awful,especially in the morning.I read the bible every day,i love music,and play the piano.I especially like irish music.i got married Oct.21st 1995,and my son from a previous relationship,and my husband help tremendously.my husband works making orthopedic shoes and does shoe repair & leatherwork.Email Katie
