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Old 02-20-2013, 10:17 PM
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Ruidioso,

It sounds like you are have serious struggles with anxiety. Concussions only make anxiety worse.

The 7000 foot elevation at Steamboat can be a challenge on a concussed brain. Not surprising that you struggled. The oxygen bar is only a momentary effect. HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) is only shown to help at 1.5 atmospheres after 60 to 80 sessions. The value of an oxygen bottle will be momentary. It may help with dreams if you have very shallow breathing but it is unlikely.

The chiro is not a quick fix. Most are far too aggressive for the subtle neck injuries common to concussion. Many seek out NUCCA.org or atlasorthagonal.org chiros.

Here is a link to the vitamin thread. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread181974.html

Read the links at the bottom.

I disagree with the wait for the brain to heal before trying to balance the hormones. Here is a referral link for a hormone specialist https://www.womensinternational.com/..._referral.html

Here is another link to check out http://braininjuryselfrehabilitation...t-1/#more-5116

If you vit D is low, you need to get it up. Also, B-12 needs to be about 1000 pcgms/dL and Folate above 20. All three can be measured by blood test.

Testosterone is easily moderated with topical creams.

If you are worried about your facial skins, this is another sign of anxiety you need to resolve. You can recover skin condition once you get your brain working.

I am surprised they prescribed the Nuvaring but don't want to adjust your other hormones. You need to keep your progesterone up. It is a neuro-protectant.

Are your doctors communicating with each other ? It sure does not sound like it.

Please feel free to ask question and tell us anything.

Have you been checked out by a NeuroOphthalmologist ? They can be much better than a generic Ophtho. There is an organization that has a referral system. Hopefully, one of the others knows the name. It is NORA or something like that.

My best to you.
It sounds like you need more time off for quiet rest.
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