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Old 12-05-2012, 09:03 AM
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the supportive words. I was a college football player for 4 years and never sustained a concussion, funny that the next year after I was done is when I sustained one at home.. It's very unfortunate and has definitely altered my life. I find myself getting extremely frustrated and depressed because one stupid night did this to me. It was so easily avoidable. I think it's safe to say I won't be doing anymore drinking for a while.

I am actually starting to feel better today. I started feeling symptoms again on 11/25, that whole week they got progressively worse. But this week it seems like everything is already getting better little by little. I went to the store and re-upped on Vitamin C tabs and fish oils, as well as a B-12 1500 vitamin and arnica montana supplement. I've been taking ibprofun in the morning and at night.

The PCP prescribed me a low dose of an anti-depressant when I saw him on Monday so I take that before bed, which might be why I'm feeling better, I'm not really sure though. I still have a little bit of light sensitivity, I can tell because my computer screen still looks extremely bright to me at work. I've been using an ice pack on my forehead at work which has been helping I think.

I took my dog for a walk around the block last night and she pulled me in a direction which made me catch a bit of a dizzy spell so I turned right around and took her home. I think it would be better to walk/trot by myself to get my heart rate back use to it. I know from my first recovery exerting yourself to a certain extent definitely helps in the recovery process, it helped me atleast. An other pointers you guys have would be appreciated.

Also I spoke to a concussion specialist via email and he said if I was symptom free for two months then he doesnt think it would be PCS, his thought were that I might have an underlying problem such as a certain type of migraines and that I should get with a neurologist as soon as possible... thoughts?
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