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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Also, are you staying hydrated? That is paramount for us even when we are healthy. When we are sick, it's even more important. I got a stomach bug a couple of years ago and had to go to the ER. (The doc said I made the right call, and that due to my brain issues, I should never hesitate to get IV fluids if I'm sick).
Anyway, like any other injury or sickness, your body uses energy to fight off the bug/flu. So what may make the average person feel run down for a few days, may leave you down and foggy for a week or longer. It sucks, but that's how it seems to be. (I had a cold this fall that it took me almost a month to finally feel "my normal")
I have noticed that taking Airbourne everyday to prevent getting sick has really helped not only keep me well but also has given me some energy.
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.)
Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles,
Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory;
Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety;
Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy
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