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Old 10-21-2013, 09:22 PM
floridaman floridaman is offline
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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho View Post
It's virtually impossible to list the best doctors for concussions. Every concussion presents differently. Plus, there is no one treatment for concussion. You treat each symptoms individually. If there are vestibular problems, a vestibular specialist would be good.

There are plenty of concussion clinics. They are set up to treat sports concussions. Most are more about comprehensive insurance company billings that true specialists. Most are followers of the ImPACT or other Computerized Neurocognitive Testing systems.

What are your worst or most problematic symptoms right now ? What have you been doing to help with recovery ?

What advise have you been getting for your doctors and others ?

A multi-vitamin and 1000 mcgs of B-12 is far less than what a recovering brain needs. A single multi is usually only good at preventing malnutrition, not supporting best health.
My symptoms at almost 8 weeks is the same as in the beginning - nausea, dizzyness and head issues - tingling, pressure, widespread headaches, laserbeam headaches (more painful).
Most of the issues seem to happen at work. But I don't do much since the accident other than work. All my normal activities have been put on hold or greatly reduced.
Most recently I realize I can't even watch a movie.

Basically I've been advised to keep working and told "you will get better".
I was told when I first went to the ER "no restrictions, just don't hit your head again". I called the next day questioning that and was told to rest until my symptoms subside. Afterward, another doctor told me there is no evidence that activities are detrimental.
I really don't know whats best. My gut tells me I should not be working until recovered. Work and the stresses and strains it brings seem to be my main trigger point. But this is the first time this has happened to me, these doctors probably have seen hundreds of mTBI cases.
But this is my brain we're talking about, not my ankle. I don't want this to get worse or be prolonged any more than necessary or rely on someone who just does not know whats best. I've read that trying to tough it out is the wrong thing to do and it concerns me I may be doing just that on poor advice.

I'm very active and healthy and some may say fanatical about my diet. I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and good protein. I take a multi mineral/vitamin, vitamin e and d and some natural supplements like tumeric and ginger root. B12 seems to disagree with me so I'm stopping that for the time being. I exercise every day but since the injury have cut that down to a minimal, basically easy stationary bike and very light weights just to maintain muscle tone. Some days I don't even go which is unheard of for me.
I'm trying to get as much rest as possible even taking naps.
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