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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 so glad you're feeling much better and that your doctor found something to help you!
Did anyone mention if this low potassium was common after concussion or is it totally unrelated? Also, was the potassium the cause of the anxiety also?
It's amazing how many times I can be wondering about a symptom or thinking a question and come on here and someone else is talking about it! I'm sitting here right now with chest pains and the last couple weeks chest pains and anxiety have been increased for me.
I'm 39 and otherwise really healthy so chest pains don't make sense. I don't really feel like my hearts racing necessarily though. I was just ignoring it as anxiety but perhaps I'll mention it to my doctor next appt.
Thanks for sharing your story! I hope this is the start of more good days for you!
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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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