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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
Neuros are of little help because there is no standard treatment for PCS. Proper quiet rest (not bed rest beyond a normal amount of sleep) with enough "moderated" stimulation to keep good blood flow through the brain is best. Whatever doctors said you'd be fine after a few weeks were talking out their ear. They say this to try to relieve your anxiety because there is not much else they can do. The only truth is that, statistically, 85% of concussions resolve spontaneously within about 6 weeks.
Your roller coaster ride of symptoms likely has more to do with your activity level. It is normal to be able to tolerate a busy activity but then have a relapse the day or two after.
Alcohol, caffeine, and other neuro-toxins can be problematic.
Read the Vitamins sticky at the top.
Your anxiety is evident and counter to recovery. It is the Catch-22 of PCS. PCS causes anxiety. Anxiety causes PCS to be prolonged.
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I know there is no treatment. But surely they would be better placed to give a timeframe of recovery? And also tell me things I should be avoiding doing? Almost like giving a program to follow
Because the doctors literally told me 'rest a little a bit and it should go within weeks'