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Old 02-19-2013, 10:05 PM
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I think you spend so many months thinking "I can't do that or I'll (get sick, get a headache, have a setback, have anxiety)" so we don't do that thing. There comes a point or even different points along the way where you have to "test" those old things again and see that in fact you can do them now or its really not so bad. This then gives new confidence to slowly try other things. Sounds like you're at a good point to carefully push the envelope a little and try old things again.

My NP gets mad at me because I test too much and too soon and set myself back. You can't do it after just one good day! Sounds like you're in a pretty good place and I hope you take the testing slow and steady!

That's a shame they can't help you more with your vision. I'm sorry I don't remember if you've seen a neuro ophthalmologist or not? What do you mean by flashy vision? My eyes are my worst symptom and I feel I could do so much better if I could get them straightened around but is it my eyes or my brain that's the problem?

Good luck to you. I hope I can try pushing too at one year! Maybe then my friend will come back.....

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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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