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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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Hello windsweptlady,
Welcome to NeuroTalk. This is a very good place.
Check out the vitamin thread and think over your nutrition. I know that in itself is not a cure all.
Find ways to reduce stress in your life. I know it's very boring to be on brain rest, but it is needed. Listen to audiobooks, but try to limit screens and visual stimulation.
Hang in there for the better days to come. PCS is a life changer, there is no doubt in my mind about that. But recovery is possible. It just is not like getting over a broken bone or a virus. The book Brainlashed by Gail Denton helped me understand PCS as well as this place.
Here's wising you well,
poetrymom
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013.
Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines,
Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something.
Therapy I had: vestibular
3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling.
9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms.
I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery.
Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired.
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