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Originally Posted by floating
Hi,
I'm new here...
I was diagnosed with a mild concussion last month from something falling on my head. It's been over a month and I haven't come down from that "brain fog" feeling yet. This has really been unique and I've been struggling and I'm amazed at how many people are also. So, I'm here for some support...
I had to take a little time from work and I've been sleeping a lot and drinking water as advised. I have been doing nearly nothing on weekends, just meditating and stretching to rest up for the week. I'm not getting much done at all...this has been a big set back.
I went to see a Neurologist and they didn't recommend the CT scan as there is too much radiation. They suggested I take
Co-Q 10, rest and wait it out...
I still feel like I'm "fighting something" almost like a sinus infection or cold when I go into work and I don't feel like myself (in a bubble of some sort). I really have a hard time with the computer as I stare at the screen for 8 hours with no variation with my work. I got a doctor's note for breaks.
Does anyone have similar experiences or tips?  |
"Mild concussion" only describes the initial injury itself. It doesn't describe the ongoing problems that many of us can experience. Even a "mild" concussion can lead to significant issues, on down the line.
Concussion causes chemicals that are inside the cells of the brain to get out, and it also lets chemicals that are usually outside the cells into them. So, you've got some "gunk" there. Inflammation, too. And, depending on your injury, possibly some damage to the connections that pass electrical signals between your neurons. I'm not trying to scare you - just explain, so what I'm about to say makes sense.
Exercise can be *very* helpful, since it stimulates blood flow, which helps to deliver more oxygen to the blood and the brain, and it also helps your system move out the "gunk" that's in there. It helps with your immune system, it strengthens everything, which also helps your brain.
Exercising every single day -- I start out with 10-20 minutes of exercise that raises my heart rate a little, followed (sometimes) by some light weight training -- has made a huge amount of difference.
Also, making sure I had good, healthy fats in my diet made a big difference. I was supplementing with MCT oil and grass-fed butter in my coffee each morning, and I noticed a real difference. I've since discontinued the MCT oil, but it helped boost me into a healthy state, I believe.
And rest. Good sleep is critical. A tired brain is a cranky brain. And getting cranky has a way of throwing everything off.
Basically, give your body what it needs to mend your brain. You can get there. But you do need to rest. And doing that repetitive stuff without a break isn't good for anyone -- TBI or no.
Good luck.