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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
vox_celeste,
Welcome to NeuroTalk.
It sure sounds like concussion symptoms to me. Besides getting rest whenever you can, you also need to moderate your peak activity levels. No pushing it mentally or physically. Those peaks in activity will result in those low times and delay your recovery.
Starting studies may be a challenge. Some ask for assistance from the disabilities department for lecture notes, etc.
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Thanks to both of you for your response!
Yes, I plan on visiting the doctor as soon as I arrive to let him/her know the situation and to perhaps ask for a referral to radiography for a CT/MRI just to categorically rule out anything nasty that may be going on (very unlikely I know as I have had no red flag signs or symptoms thus far and the doctor I saw at the hospital said that in the majority of cases a serious bleed would announce itself quickly).
I will also be notifying my personal tutor and lecturers.
I have been taking omega-3 and a multivitamin and mineral however I do understand that it might take time to see results from this (If I see any at all).
Thank you for the advice re: watching my activity levels. This is something I really need to watch but its going to be a challenge as I often forget that even something as simple as walking to the local store and back can exacerbate symptoms!
As far as missing a semester goes...I really, really, really do not want to have to resort to that. I am basically pre-med (studying biomedical sciences with a view to enter onto a graduate medical degree) and its really important that I do as well as I can academically. Missing a semester would be a massive hindrance (beautiful timing here, am I right?!)
Once again, thanks to the both of you for taking the time to respond to my post!