Originally Posted by SFhelp

Hi all, I've been suffering from PCS for 3 months now. I am (was) an extremely active 32 year old male. Prior to my injury I was already eating a diet of no gluten, no dairy, no preservatives and have continued that diet. About 3 months ago I was assaulted and my head (left side) slammed against a door jam by an unknown person. My general dr is of no help, the neurologist I've seen have been no help and trying to get into the ucsf (my insurance is blue shield) has been impossible. I recently flew back to Ohio (where I'm from) to see a concussion specialist there. Even though I told the Dr I do not like taking meds, she prescribed me amantadine. Reluctantly, I have been taking 2 100mgs pills a day. While this has helped with concentration and brain fog, I think it has caused side effects including anxiety, insomnia, and depression. I should also mention that prior and during the meds I have been taking supplements, B vit complex, D3, fish oil, curcumin, ubiquinol w reservatol, cell salts, arnica (occasionally), and creatine. I also eat extremely healthy and have been meditating and seeing a acupuncturist bi-monthly.

After doing lots and lots of research, I have found that I would like to see a vision therapist (VPN)?, chiropractic neurologist, and neuro psychologist, and any other recommendations you guys have.

Does anyone know of any in the Bay Area which are accepting new patients and not on a 4 month wait? I have completely hit a brick wall here. I'm emotionally and physically drained. I know I'll get better, I have to, I just need help finding a path towards that.

Apologies for the long post. Hopefully it makes sense and someone out there can help.

Zack