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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 173
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 173
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I think an MRI is worth it, most of the times it will probably be normal and not show anything, but will help to remove any doubt that there might be something physically wrong.
I got my brain MRI done about 3 weeks after my injury and was definitely relieved that I didn't have something major going on in there, it definitely helped with my anxiety at that point.
AFAIK there is no harmful exposure from an MRI (unlike a CT scan), so there is no harm in it other than the loud sounds and some vibration.
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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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