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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 173
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I have this as well, and always struggled to explain my symptoms to doctors. It's very easy to explain a "headache" since everyone have had it and understand it perfectly.
But trying to explain these PCS-specific symptoms and all I get is blank stares or that it's just my anxiety.
The only person that was able to understand me is a buddy of mine who was in the Army and blew up on an IED in Afghanistan. He went through PCS for about 3 years along with other actual physical injuries that he will have to deal with for the rest of his life, so compared to him I have it easy.
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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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