Hi all,

Has anyone found that their post concussion syndrome symptoms are aggravated by not just exercise, but also going to the loo (i.e. defacation)?

If yes, how did you get around this issue? A low fibre diet?

I'm a 26 year old male and in September 2011 I banged my head against a cement wall at the top of my bed whilst having a bad dream. The hit knocked me out completely and, since I was alone, I do not know how long I was unconscious for, nor do I remember anything else apart from the hit itself. I just had a bump on my head for the next week and struggled with typical concussion symptoms.

It has been over a year since the accident and I am experiencing post concussion syndrome symptoms. i.e. fuzziness/tingling on left side of head, blurriness in left eye, difficulty with speech and reading, brain fog and difficulty problem solving, but NO headaches per se.

Interestingly, the symptoms go away almost completely if I avoid all forms of exertion for 24-48 hours. However, the symptoms recur at the slightest exertion and unfortunately this also includes defecation...

I have given my symptoms over 12 months to subside with reduced exercise but I am at my wits end. In an act of desperation, I have recently started a low fibre diet to reduce the frequency of times I will need to go to the bathroom in the hopes this will speed up my recovery. I have also ceased all exertional activity e.g. exercise, weight lifting, sexual activity etc. Difficult!!

This might sound desperate but I don't know what else to do.

Any advice from people who have experienced similar issues wouldbe appreciated.

Many thanks,

Halfnelson