Wow I am so happy that there is a forum like this available. It's not good to hear that so many are suffering with so many horrible problems. But is somewhat comforting to have somewhere to go and chat and get feedback.

Ok. I have PCS. On March 9, 2010 I missed a step and went head first onto a concrete walkway. I have no idea if I was unconscious for any length of time or not as I was by myself. I had a cut and bump on my temple and have been seen by the emergency room physician, my general practitioner, and a neurologist.

I've had 2 cat-scans and 1 mri. They showed up normal with the exception of some white spots on my brain which were revealed in the mri. The neurologist says that it could be from the accident or from a few other factors. He said that my headaches should go away in about 4 months.

Today is April 11, 2010. Last week on Easter Sunday I went for not even a 1 mile walk. I thought that would be ok considering I had not had any pain for well over 24 hours. So, Sunday I went for a short walk. What a mistake! My headaches came back and I developed other symptoms as well. My eyes had the sensation of a constant pressure behind them. And I have been in and out of it mentally and physically.

In the past I have almost never if ever lost anything and for the most part been a pretty organized person. Since the fall however I have become disorganized, misplacing things, in a fog, and even losing things. Everyday it seems I should really have someone with me as I just don't feel right and feel weak sometimes even to the point that I think that I'm going to faint like a sort of dizziness and cloud over my head that won't leave. At other times it feels like I'm going to blackout from the headache. The painkillers only cut the pain somewhat. But I'm trying not to take them as I don't want to become addicted or anything.

Anyway, I have more complaining to do. And having said that I have noted that some other weird thing that's been happening again since the Easter walk is that I get this strong sense that I have lie down and lie down that very minute. And, I mean that minute one minute later won't due.

I live by myself and don't have any family in this town. It really frightens me. I'm not sure what to do or who to talk to about getting help and maybe just have someone just check in on me. Do you have any suggestions?

Thank you.