Originally Posted by Nancy F

I am a nurse in a neuro ICU and know what activities increase intracranial pressure and they are avoided as patients heal. I just figured if those activities brought symptoms back that may be why. Stress also increases ICP. Anything that increases your blood pressure alot will. The only encouraging advice I have for you guys is that most people who are reporting their symptoms here seem to be still a year or under from their injury, perhaps the others are feeling better and thus not on line anymore. I am thinking this still just needs more time for you all. My son and I are going to see a neuro psych doctor tomm who is an expert on this. If I find out anything of help, I will let you know.