john,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Sorry to hear of your struggles.

It sounds like you are being seen by the proper vision specialist. Some times, finding a NeuroOphthalmologist is worthwhile.

I am surprised to hear you are on Depacote. That is a very strong drug. I have never read of it being used for concussion head aches. Amitriptyline in small doses (10 mgs) is the usual drug of choice.

Are you on any other meds? Are you being treated with any other therapies?

The yoga can be counter indicated if you are doing any head down positions. Movements or positions where the head is below the body can cause an increase in blood to the head. This can be painful and even dangerous. Ask your doctor for a prescription of propanolol for occasional use to help lower blood pressure from an anxiety attack. It can be very helpful.

Here are two online sites for you. The TBI Survival Guide at www.tbiguide.com where you can download a fabulous 84 page book of information. You can also benefit from watching, when you can, the YouTube video series 'You Look Great' by John Byler at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Xso...ature=youtu.be It is 6 segments that take about an hour. Take you time. No need to overdo it.

It appears you have not learned enough about hos to avoid over-stimulation. Anxiety attacks can be prevented by avoiding the over-stimulating environments. You need to be aware of both visual and auditory over stimulation. Carry a set of foam ear plugs to help with the sound. Put them in before you react to the sound. Any loud sounds or places with multiple voices talking will over stimulated your brain.

A car radio with others talking can be a disaster.

Learn to close your eyes to lessen the visual stimulation.

I can understand how miserable this is for you. Avoiding any over-stimulation is the first key to recovering. You want to try to link as many days without over-stimulation together as possible. If you need to be in or go through an over-stimulating environment, prepare by resting up and wearing your ear plugs and sun glasses.

It will help to get started on nutrition. No caffeine or MSG or alcohol. A B-100 compolex vitamin with some additional B-6 and B-12 plus D3, Omega 3's, folic acid, and all of the anti-oxidants and minerals will help you brain detoxify.

The doctor can test your blood for B-12 and folate levels. B-12 should be about 1000 pcgs/dL.

You also need good meat protein. Pork is good.

The nutritional efforts will cause a slow improvement. It will take a month or two to see a difference.

Each PCS symptom should be considered individually. There is no blanket PCS treatment.

Let us know about any other symptoms. There is lots of experience here.

My best to you.