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Ask the Expert - Ashton Kroner, Marine Veteran: What She Learned from Her Own TBIs

Two Marines engaged in a mixed martial arts throw

A Field Operator in the Marines, Ashton Kroner downplayed her symptoms after sustaining traumatic brain injuries, which may have exacerbated them in the long term.

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Veteran Jonathan Warren: Addressing Both TBI and PTSD in Order to Heal

Veteran Jonathan Warren felt able to cope with the physical symptoms of his brain injury but he thought the emotional issues were caused by his PTSD. He soon realized that a brain injury can lead to those intangible issues as well.

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Ken Falke on alternative medicine

Ken Falke spent years taking "diver's candy," but after his own injuries were helped by chiropractic care, he became a supporter of alternative medicine. Boulder Crest provides that kind of care to veterans with PTSD.

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Sleep Issues and Post-Concussive Headaches

Nurse practitioner Helen Coronel explains why sleep problems should usually be addressed before treating the headaches.

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The Importance of Patient History in Treating TBI-Related Headaches

Family nurse practitioner Helen Coronel emphasizes the importance of taking a good history before deciding on a treatment approach for TBI-related headaches.

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How to Treat Post-Traumatic Headache

Sometimes simple changes like eating during the day, limiting caffeine, and getting good sleep will improve headaches.

How Occipital Nerve Surgery Helped Retired Soccer Star Briana Scurry

Bilateral occipital nerve release surgery was the first, significant step to relieving Scurry's debilitating post-concussive headaches.

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