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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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not uncommon
My neuro psychologist told me that most of the people she has seen that take a long time to feel more normal with PCS are type A personalities. (she doesn't use the word "recover" and believes we have to accept a new normal)
I am one of those types! I fought back to normal with Fibromyalgia, worked all the way through cancer diagnosis and treatment, had ran a half marathon and was training for a full, rode 65 km on the day of my accident like it was nothing....One of the biggest things holding us back is our amazing strength and drive to always want to push through it and fight back.
Stopping and resting is the only thing that will allow the brain to heal. I currently can not walk for 5 minutes because any movement causes dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc. I am doing 10 minutes a day on a stationary bike. I am mentally and physically exhausted after that. Big difference from 6 1/2 months ago.
Sorry I'm having a bad day and I'm not sure if I said this right but my point is that what you are describing is totally normal for PCS and I wouldn't be worried you have something else going on. I think its amazing you could even consider golfing at 3 months!
As long as your doctor knows all your symptoms I would relax about anything else going on. Don't search stuff on the internet too much! Its amazing what diseases you can be certain you have!!!
Man I hope this made sense..... wishing everyone restorative sleep and a good day tomorrow!
CC
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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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