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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 173
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I think most of us on this forum go through this struggle, I certainly know I did and still do.
I used to be very outgoing/social, could literally climb mountains even when I was out of shape, etc...
Now I barely can make it through a work day, go home and rest.
On the weekends I try to have some limited social interactions with friends.
I do know that it is VERY SLOWLY getting better for me.
One of the best things that is helping is careful limited physical exercise, even if it's just a walk.
One of the worst would probably be the fact that no one around me (including doctors and my family) really understands what I'm going through, most people think that I'm just weak and don't have any will power.
Unfortunately there's no shortcuts in our recovery and it's up to you to be strong and push through it. Keep looking for things that might make it better for you. An AO chiro was my significant find, that turned my recovery in the right direction.
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12/02/2012 - Light concussion at boxing practice. Ended up having PCS for about 3 months.
March 2013 - Thought that since most of my symptoms resolved I could start having fun again.
Went snowmobiling once (didn't hit my head) and concussion symptoms returned and got even worse than before.
June 2013 - accidentally bumped my head against a deck railing, and had a month-long setback.
November 2013 - drove to work after a big snowstorm and the roads were very rough, ended up having another setback.
2014 - Having setbacks after coughing/sneezing too much, or someone slapping me on the back, or any other significant jarring.
Feb 2014 - Started seeing Atlas Orthogonal chiro - most helpful doc so far.
June 2014 - Two months of physical/visual therapy - no noticeable improvement.
September 2014 - Diagnosed with Perilymph Fistula in right ear.
November 2014 - Fistula surgery (switched to left ear before the surgery after additional testing).
January 2016 - Quit work to "work" on figuring out PCS, so far it seems that eyes/vision issues are the most contributing factor, especially computer work.
Current symptoms are: inconsistent sleep patterns, headaches, vertigo/dizziness, anxiety/panic attacks, mental fog/problems with concentration, problems with computer screens.
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