Copenhagen
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Greetings,
Seeking advice from experienced USMA staff and/or grads. My cadet was recently diagnosed with Occipital Neuralgia after 1.5 years of constant headaches and head pressure. The headaches began after treatment for a concussion sustained in plebe boxing. The injury has cost cadet dearly - cut from Division I sport, dreams shattered, difficulty concentrating so impact on grades, etc.
I am concerned that it took so long to get a diagnosis despite numerous visits to a plethora of physicians. I am angry that my Cadet was told to seek counseling for anxiety and depression. Most of all I am furious that my Cadet suffered severely and paid such a huge price for an injury that did not need to happen.
Cadet was treated and released for the boxing concussion, but I am unaware of any additional follow-up. Thus, I don't believe there is a process in place at USMA to ensure this type of injury is caught and treated early. Nor do I have confidence in the medical staff to diagnose this type of injury - a personal chiropractor provided the initial insights into the root cause which led to the neurologist referral.
No Cadet should experience what my Cadet suffered. I have been debating whether to contact the Athletic Director about my Cadet's experience, but Cadet does not want any attention. Should the USMA Athletic Staff be made aware of this story so that better protocols can be put into place?
Thanks for your ear and your thoughts.
Copenhagen
Seeking advice from experienced USMA staff and/or grads. My cadet was recently diagnosed with Occipital Neuralgia after 1.5 years of constant headaches and head pressure. The headaches began after treatment for a concussion sustained in plebe boxing. The injury has cost cadet dearly - cut from Division I sport, dreams shattered, difficulty concentrating so impact on grades, etc.
I am concerned that it took so long to get a diagnosis despite numerous visits to a plethora of physicians. I am angry that my Cadet was told to seek counseling for anxiety and depression. Most of all I am furious that my Cadet suffered severely and paid such a huge price for an injury that did not need to happen.
Cadet was treated and released for the boxing concussion, but I am unaware of any additional follow-up. Thus, I don't believe there is a process in place at USMA to ensure this type of injury is caught and treated early. Nor do I have confidence in the medical staff to diagnose this type of injury - a personal chiropractor provided the initial insights into the root cause which led to the neurologist referral.
No Cadet should experience what my Cadet suffered. I have been debating whether to contact the Athletic Director about my Cadet's experience, but Cadet does not want any attention. Should the USMA Athletic Staff be made aware of this story so that better protocols can be put into place?
Thanks for your ear and your thoughts.
Copenhagen