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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 173
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I've had a similar issue ever since my injury. Feels like I'm hanging upside down when I try to go to sleep and can't get any good sleep, feel unrested and groggy in the morning, sometimes off balance and woozy.
My ear doc tested pressure in my ears and said it's high (I believe this also means my intracranial pressure is high as well), so I was prescribed diuretics to try and reduce the fluid pressure.
Been taking them for a couple of months now and I think they're helping with my overall symptoms, but I still feel about the same when laying down to go to sleep and can't get a good night's sleep.
I think the increased pressure was the reason for my head being super sensitive to any vibration/light bumps, since the diuretics kicked in, I've had a few light bumps on the head and didn't suffer any consequences as I did before. I am now able to drive on rough roads without the fear of setting things off when I hit a pothole. Also my vision issues are way better now, can usually work a full day looking at a computer screen without having to take long breaks and feeling like hell in the evening.
Now the big question for myself is the pressure going to build up again once I stop taking diuretics or it will continue to regulate on its own.
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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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