Hi Clarabelle,

I'm sorry that you're having such a super bad time at the moment. We all understand your struggle.

Do you mind if I ask what diagnostic tests you've had? A standard MRI is unlikey to show anything but maybe some blood from sheering. Have you had neuro-psychological testing? That is probably the best way to confirm a diagnosis of PCS.

Have you had a test to confirm if your saliva glands are sunctioning properly? This isn't an uncommon problem with PCS patients and can led to stomach problems like the ones you're describing.

I do hope that you will seek help for your depression and anxiety. I never suffered from these things before my tbi - and I have found them the most difficult symptoms to deal with. Concussion patients often don't respond well to standard SSRIs. Even if they work for you, medication alone is seldom enough. PCS can be a life-altering injury and you really deserve help coping and adjusting.

No matter what don't let any lazy, ignorant doctor use a history of depression/anxiety to downplay all your symptoms. YOU DO NOT HAVE PCS BECAUSE YOU ARE ANXIOUS AND DEPRESSED. YOU ARE ANXIOUS AND DEPRESSED BECAUSE YOU HAVE PCS.

Hang Tough