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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 756
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Soft Drinks that are OK for PCS
I'm trying to find out what soft drinks are OK to drink for someone with PCS.
My main symptoms are cognitive deficits, mostly problems with expressive speech. When I drink caffeine or anything with sugar, it intensifies my cognitive symptoms to a very uncomfortable level.
So, what can I drink that is delicious but doesn't contain a butt load of sugar (or anything else that stimulates the brain)?
Every once in awhile, I have a craving for soda...So, I have no more than a can of orange soda, lemon lime soda or something without caffeine. Is there a drink that has carbonated water in it but not that much (or any) sugar?
Thanks in advance,
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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