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Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 17
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 17
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Head Sensitivity to Motion Solved!!!
I have had post concussion syndrome for about 1.5 years now. Before the onset of PCS, I had ~7 concussions. In the last 5 months I developed a sensitivity to motion that would result in concussion symptoms after a head motion went above a threshold, which subsequently lowered the threshold for further incidents as many of you describe. For 2 months the sensitivity progressed to concussion symptoms appearing after a sneeze, laugh, or any mild activity.
After doing much research and stumbling upon MrPCS on this forum, I had my hormone levels checked and my testosterone levels were low for my age, 440 ng/dL at 17, but not below the general limit of ~330 ngl/dL. I was very fortunate to find a doctor who would prescribe me Clomid, and after 5 weeks my sensitivity has improved miraculously. I can ride in cars again, walk without having to tip toe, and enjoy life much more.
I disagree with MrPCS that the concussion symptoms are psychosomatic. I am aware I am not an objective observer of my being, but through many quasi-concussion events and observations, I fully believe these symptoms are real. I believe the pituitary gland mediates some unknown mechanism of brain recovery after a concussion, and a damaged hypothalamus axis would impede this recovery.
I heavily recommend getting hormone levels checked and finding a doctor that cut from the same cloth as Dr. Mark Gordon. (My doctor was Dr. Michael Lewis)
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