What Is Locked In Syndrome?
5. Comatose at First
After picking up the injury to the pons, the patient will be completely comatose for some time. Not only will they be unable to move, but they will also be completely unconscious. After a while, however, the patient will begin to regain their consciousness. It is understandably a very difficult time for the patient when they start coming to and realize they are unable to move at all.
It is also going to be very hard for their friends and families. Despite this, it has been reported that patients are still often able to live a meaningful, and even happy, life.
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