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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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Most of us probably couldn't even consider going on the computer or reading at one week! Hopefully you are one of the majority that is better in a couple weeks. My recommendation to you would be to take it very seriously.
No tv, no reading, no computer, no smartphone etc. For as long as you can. It would be best if you limited all noises too. Music, conversations, etc.
You'll probably also hear the regular advice of no alcohol, caffeine, sugar, msg, etc.
Basically you need to completely rest your brain and give it the best environment and nutrients to heal!
Good luck and I hope you recover over the weekend and we never hear from you again! Good luck on Tuesday.
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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world.
Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances.
Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident.
The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful!
My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better!
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