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Old 04-29-2012, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by PlasticMonkey View Post
Would it be alright if i take any allergy meds or a decongestant? Allergies are killin me right now.

When i was diagnosed with pcs(march 15th) my doctor told me not to take anything for allergies, but he never said for how long.
In the 10 months I've been in recovery, numerous doctors I've seen and countless hours doing research about brain injury, I've never heard anything said about taking allergy meds causing any complications with a head injury. I'm not an expert...but I don't see why you couldn't take them.

Maybe someone else will come along and shed some light on the subject. But, I think your alright taking it.

Nick
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.

Slowly but surely regaining my life back.
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