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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 173
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I agree with Mark. I don't think there's ever a 100% recovery.
I don't think it is possible to really measure just how much damage there is.
How would you know if the cognitive function slowdown five years after a concussion was caused by a concussion or it's just age-related? There are also other diseases that might cause similar symptoms to that of PCS.
When someone breaks a leg and then it heals, do we say that this person made a 100% recovery? I think not, since there will always be clear evidence of the bone breakage on an Xray and many people will experience occasional pains/discomfort as they get older.
I accepted the fact that I will have to give up some activities that I really enjoyed in the past (contact sports being a good example). It took me a long time to come to terms with this fact, but I really want to avoid getting another concussion in the future and going through PCS hell all over again.
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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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