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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: AB, Canada
Posts: 48
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: AB, Canada
Posts: 48
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So, I saw the Neuro Chiro. Pointed out obvious vestibular issues and honed in on my left eye being an issue. Tracking an object coming towards my nose being the worst.
He did a series of eye tests, balance tests etc. with the help of software. Also took feel of my neck and concluded that he is confident that neck manipulations will help me immensely. Went as far to say that he only sees about 1 in 15 or so with PCS symptoms that he would recommend manipulations before vestibular rehab. This being one of those cases. He was very confident that although wouldn't be an immediate cure all, would help a lot based on his exam.
Now the difficult part...With all of the neck manipulation/stroke stuff online and in the media I have been getting worried about neck manipulations. Although complications appear to be extremely rare, I just want to ensure that I am taking precautions to avoid potiential long term issues.
Any insight on the safeness of neck adjustments and anyone have success with them? Supposed to go back soon and need to make a decision and the last thing I would want right now is more complications.
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May 2013 - Motorcycle accident. Hit head falling off motorcycle at 80-100km/h after hitting a median and knocked unconscious. Taken to hospital via ambulance. Partial loss of vision on the way. Cleared of any internal injuries at via CT and released.
May 2013 - Early morning upon arriving back from hospital, I started uncontrollably shaking (not a seizure), more so shock related. Paramedics to home and back to hospital. Cleared again and sent home.
August 2013 - Feeling normal and 100% better, I started to engage in normal activities, including full time work with no symptoms. I fell unconscious in my home, striking my head and waking up in a pool of blood and vomiting profusely. Noticeable trauma to face and nose upon waking up. Very nauseous and taken back to hospital. Cleared of any 'visible' injuries aside from superficial. Nausea and light sensitivity were very noticeable, to the point where I could not view a computer, or even TV. Approx. 4 weeks after the fall, I started to experience daily and extreme symptoms of dizziness, faintness, lightheadedness, nausea, tinnitus, neck stiffness/pain that has been present ever since. Some days are better, others very bad.
Tests include:
- CT x 2
- MRI x 2
- Neck x-ray
- Vestibular assessment (noticed a very slight left eye nystagmus.
- Physio for neck, jaw shoulders for 1.5 years (stopped in 2015)
- Heart holter monitor (24 hour)
- ECG
- Vision test
All tests yield no results and left with PCS diagnosis.
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