Dear Mr. Namath,
I'm am writing in regard to my son, Blake. From age eight to present day 36 years old, Blake has substain over ten concussions, three being totally knockout. First concussion at age eight, Blake was kicked in the head by a horse, second concussion at age ten was from a bicycle accident, he was knockout for over 20 minutes and was hospitalized for two days. At age ten, I signed Blake up for football, a sport he loved, he played linebacker, during the several years Blake played football, he substain more concussions. No Doctor, Coach or Pedestrian ever told me there could be long terms effects from multiple concussions. I have reached out to many researchers Bennett Omahu, Maryse Lansonda, Chris Nowiski, several other doctors, all stating he suffers from TBI's. I do know that CTE cannot be diagnosed until post-morten. Blake has been prescribed many different medications through the years, some help very little, some reactions, Blake has been on Seraqual for the last several years, this medication is causing kidney failure, but without it, Blake has more Manic Physcosis episodes. Blake's memory is getting worse, he is only 36 years old. Last June, Blake was hit when riding his Harley when the driver of a truck ran a stop sign and hit Blake, he substain another concussion, rod in his leg, 24 pieces of glass removed from left arm, two surgeries, one to remove glass, another to do skin graft, only 50% use of left hand and arm, Blake also has metal pins in his shoulder, he was in a wheelchair several weeks. I have called last year the place in Jupiter, Florida, but at the time they were not doing any new studies, I did ask if someone would call if new research was done that helped TBI's suffering from multiple concussions. I am a desperate Mother searching for answers and any new studies, medication/medications that help those who suffer and get lost in their minds. Blake describes the thoughts as if someone has a remote control to his thoughts and mind that doesn't turn off.
11/26/2016 2:38:39 PM