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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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red flags
Hello
Glad she made it to the appt and back. Yes, all of that is absolutely exhausting. And getting out to appts. might make her tired for a few days afterward.
As for red flags, I recall my doctor saying that if I had a very bad headache, like one I've never ever felt before to go in ASAP. But that was just after the concussion so I don't know if that helps or not.
Your girlfriend will just need lots and lots of rest and a low stimulation life for a while. The brain is a slow healing organ.
I don't know about other red flags you will want to look out for. You seem to have a good understanding of this so far, and it's important to take care of yourself too.
Other people will weigh in.
Thanks for the update.
Sincerely,
pm
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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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