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Old 08-22-2014, 12:51 PM
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Welcome to NT!

At this point, what your brain needs most is REST - physical and cognitive.

Before my TBI, I was a workout fanatic,too. However, vigorous exercise, and recent TBIs, DO NOT mix. Jogging, with all that jostling, is probably a big no-no. If an increase in you heart rate, increases symptoms (a not uncommon reaction for TBI patients), listen to your body and stop.

I know it's hard to just give up your fitness routine, but it might be for the best, right now. The more you allow your brain to rest and recover, the sooner you might get back to the things you love. If you had a broken leg, would you jog on it? Of course not, you'd let it heal. Your brain needs the same consideration.

As your accident was quite violent, have you been examined thoroughly for neck injury? Problems with the neck can trigger a myriad of symptoms.
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