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Old 07-23-2016, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ConcussedEngineer View Post
I agree that the brain can't filter. I have been telling myself to ignore it as much as possible which helps. I think being out on the water is just a trigger for my vertigo, so I will have to stay off the lake. I have backed off on running and switched to biking which has seemed to help with this a little. Light aerobic exercise seems to help a lot of my symptoms if I know when to stop. I think some of it might be that I am deconditioned too.
If you haven't yet, google "PCS Buffalo Protocol". They do a test until you have symptoms on a treadmill and see what HR is at that point. After that you start to exercise 6 days a week either on a stationary bike or treadmill at 80% of that HR for 20 minutes. Do this for 3 weeks and then retest, and get a new, higher, 80% HR. This is done for about 3-4 months until you can work out at your 100%.

I've been doing this on and off for over a year now. I didn't do the test on myself, just started with a very low HR and went up from there very slowly. I think it helps with my symptoms.
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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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