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Old 03-09-2012, 12:26 AM
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If i have a sustained headache....i wont work out or go to yoga. But if i get a headache, its few and far between....maybe 3 or 4 a week now, and i take tylenol or fiorinal and within 20 minutes its gone and usually doesnt come back. And the headaches usually occur when i am at work, mid -day when im busy or stressed out....and like i said, easily taken care of.

I wasnt able to work out consistently until maybe mid November. I still dont let my heart rate climb above 100 and stay there for very long. My cardiac consists of rollerblading, ellipitical and walking on the treadmill and i still take it easy because i like to be cautious. I use very light weights and lots of balancing and core strength exercises. I didnt start yoga until January when my dizziness reduced to a few times a week as opposed to 10 times a day. I dont get dizzy during yoga, even with inversions....i actually was surprised it didnt come on during yoga, but i'll take it!!

I cant remember the last time i was working out and it brought on symptoms....its been quite a few months. But when those circumstances occurred, i stopped right away and went home to rest. Thanks for your kind words. So happy i am improving and maintaining a normal life again! I still listen to my body and take good care of myself which i think is huge!


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Originally Posted by Nitro157 View Post
It sounds like you're doing great!

One of my main symptoms is dizziness. When I get my heart rate up I get dizzy a few hours later. I see that you are doing yoga and going to the gym, but you are not symptom free. Does this physical excersice effect you at all?

My Concussion specialist is still advising me to not work out untill i a symptom free at rest. I really wish I was in your position and could still work out .

Anyways, happy to hear you are doing well.
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Suffered a TBI with PCS on April 25th 2011 from multiple blows to the head from falling, unconscious for 12 hours with no memory of event. Hit the back of my head, and above right eye. MRI and CT negative. Symptoms included constant headaches (migraine, pressure, tension, icepicks), dizziness, tinnitus, visual changes, photophobia, fatigue, "spacing out", word finding difficulties, depression, and emotional lability.
Began Healing in November 2011 after starting acupuncture and Healing Touch (a nurturing energy therapy that promotes relaxation and pain relief). I went back to work in February 2012. Ive been symptom free since July 2012. Very happy, positive, energetic and working out every day, doing yoga, and living a normal life again!
I also began taking Healing Touch classes in November 2011 and completed 5 Levels of Healing Touch Certificate Program that included a 1 year mentorship to become a Healing Touch International Practitioner in June 2013. I am so pleased to offer this wonderful healing therapy to my patients, friends, and clients.
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