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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 173
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Pizzamanluigi I've been struggling with exercise intolerance ever since my concussion in 2012. The Buffalo protocol has helped me to get going, but it took over 3 years to get me to a point where I can do my favorite hikes and walks without the fear of regressing myself.
If you're getting headaches after the exercises, dial it back. What kind of exercises are you doing? Weight? Cardio?
I would start with cardio and go very light on any kind of weight training. Once you get your cardio to a point where you don't see any problems, start adding weights very slowly.
Unfortunately there's no sure way to tell you how long this will take, everyone is different. Like I said it took me over 3 years to get my cardio back and I'm still overdoing it sometimes.
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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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