This is my first visit to any forum, but after browsing though the threads, I feel like I found the best place for PCS information and support one could hope for! After reading many many posts, I am starting to accept that what I feel is at least "par for the course" for having PCS.
I went to a neurologist about a week after my concussion per my GP, but felt like I was readily dismissed as this is "just what it's like to get a concussion". He told me if it would make me feel better get a second Ct scan but I never went because I don't see the benefit of sitting in the ER (to get a ct scan in the middle of the night) just for the sake of it. The point is, does everyone follow up with their GP or a neurologist? Is there anything I can do literally to abate these horrific symptoms? When they say "rest"- am I supposed to take days off? or a week? The symptoms are the usual round up of suspects: vertigo like dizzyness, ear aches, nausea, short term memory loss, emotional outbursts, being a space cadet and generally feeling like I'm two and a half steps behind on even the simplest tasks. Plus, I can't get my sleep to extend more than a few hours.
I tried to ignore all of this and continue working and going to school ( but I work in an industry with unpredictable hours) but now I feel worse than ever. What is it about regular life that is making this worse? I am confused and am embarrassed to go back to the neurologist to ask my questions. Sorry for the rant. I would really appreciate any advice! I'm 29, F if that matters. And thanks for listening