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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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I'm only at 6 1/2 months so I really shouldn't give advice.... I just wanted to point out that you've had a huge recovery already if you feel like your only symptom is headaches!!! Take that as a very positive sign that you are going in the right direction!
Sounds like you did too much once you were feeling better. Perhaps, when this headache goes away, try slowly adding things back and see how it goes. Remember that if you overdo it one day your symptoms may not get worse till a day or two after.
Can you get some medication for the headaches? Maybe something preventative? Nobody knows how well you're going to heal or how long its going to take but I'd say you're making great progress and if you take it slowly now it will pay off in the long run.
Wishing you restorative sleep so you can shake that headache!
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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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