Thread: First Flu with PCS.. is this normal?
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Old 01-02-2013, 04:46 PM
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Eowyn- that's my worry. Do we get them back? Does it take forever??

I'm supposed to start classes again in a week, one of which is going to involve working with children 10 hours a week. Before this flu, I thought it would be a rough start, but that I'd adjust after a few weeks, but now I can't even imagine driving to class, let alone the practicum portion

I had taken two courses last semester, (I'm still not working). It was exhausting, but I felt like I was accomplishing something. Now? Even the one class and the 10 hours a week seems like more than I can handle. I hope I feel better in a week....
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.)

Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles,
Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory;
Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety;
Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy
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