Hi Canadoc, I read your post and can definitely relate to your symptoms. I suffered a slip and fall on ice 3 years ago, and still live with pressure/discomfort in my head when lifting objects/over exertion/ or any type of stress. I am a part time personal trainer, so it has made my job challenging and frustrating, at times. Most of my clients usually pick up the weights.

If I really overdo it, the symptoms last longer, with more discomfort in my head, as well as pressure in my ears, and sometimes burning in the back of my head. It almost feels like my brain is torqued in my head . Sometimes, it knocks my Atlas out as well. I usually ice my neck and head, when the symptoms increase.

Overall, I am a bit better. I can tolerate picking up more weight. But not holding it for a long time. I used to work out in a gym, lifting weights, but I can no longer do that. Maybe someday, but not now. I used to bike, and do other cardio exercise. But have been very limited in that as well, without it bringing on symptoms. In the past year, it has improved however. I can ride my stationary bike for up to 30 mins, with minimal symptoms, that don't last as long as they used to. But I can't exercise anything like I used to. If I push too much, I just set myself back. So I continue to take baby steps. Are you able to run/bike etc, for long periods, without head symptoms ???

I have been seeing an Atlas Orthogonal chiro for 2 years now. In addition to the concussion, I have an atlas subluxation. My Atlas has become more stable over the 2 years, but it still comes out. She believes the soft tissue in my neck is still healing, in addition to my head. Have you had your neck checked out ??? It may be worth it to seek out an upper cervical chiropractic specialist.

I've tried acupuncture, couldn't handle vestibular therapy, and I am very sensitive to any drugs that my dr and other neurologists have prescribed. I am on a good supplement regime. In addition to my chiro, I see a cranial sacral therapist and a myofascial therapist. Both give me relief.

I'm seeing my neurologist for a follow up next week. I haven't had an MRI in 2 1/2 years, so my chiro suggested that he order an upright MRI to rule out/check for any Chiari malformation from the trauma. I think it's a good idea. All else I've been told is that there's inflammation that causes my symptoms.

All we can do is accept our current situations, and live life as fully as we can. I try to do that everyday, while continuing to heal.
I don't post much to this forum, but have found it very helpful.

Thank you for your post !