|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 173
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 173
|
I have a similar issue.
When I take walks I feel worse/dizzy. For a long time I thought it was the over exertion, but now I know that it's my vestibular system acting up, since if I do stationary bike at higher heart rate/level of exertion I feel ok.
So far the only explanation I got is from my ENT who did a surgery on my ear, our vestibular system is screwed up and need vestibular therapy to correct this.
I've done the therapy but haven't had too much success so far, sometimes it feels worse than other times, so it's not consistent.
Taking a walk on a treadmill really makes me dizzy, I think the brain has to work extra hard to keep me in one spot on the treadmill, I have to hold the side rails to not be all over the place.
__________________
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.
|