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Old 02-26-2013, 10:02 AM
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I play softball regularly and with all I deal with every day it is always such a relief to get back out on the field and feel "normal" for a minute. My father coached me as well and I used to play numerous games with injuries because of that push plus my own intention of not missing the sport my life revolved around. Though hocky is much more of a worrisome sport due to the contact, I know his feeling of need for returning ASAP due to all he's been through for this. Quite honestly though, the bright white and constant movements would wear him out visually, and since he'll be straining so much to keep his focus during the game the Monday after will always be hard on him. You responded to my post saying exactly that, I played a softball tournament Saturday and because of the visual strain I was in for a rough Monday indeed.

That all being said, I am a mom as well and would sit him down and ask what his feelings are about playing. If he feels he has to then it's take to talk to coach Dad. If he feels he is ok to play, and you believe that is true, you may give him sunglasses for after the games to allow his eyes to rest fully, blueblocker types help me the most, and just make sure he gets extra sleep the night before and after. If he's not having symptoms during the games then I would bet money on it being from the mental fatigue from his eyes. You may see if he can spend a class period or even lunch in a room without flourescent lights, or a homeroom period laying down on days like today. Put in a game plan for days after games with the school. He may be able to lay in the athletic trainer's office and feel less obvious than in the nurse's office.

If he's not feeling better today however than he needs to get back into the doctor in my opinion. Schools are very loud and bright places and will make it hard for him to focus if he's feeling as such. There are homebound programs if it is necessary, in most states I know of, that will take care of him for a while so he can recover in a calm and better lit environment.
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What happened:I was rear ended while stopped at a stoplight in my little 'go cart' car by an F350 commercial utility van going at least 55. Driver swore his breaks locked up, so no slow down at all.
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Diagnosis: Severe concussion, severe whiplash with total muscle failure 6 weeks after wreck, bulging disk between C1 & C2, mild optical damage, nerve damage affecting right arm and leg as well as right eye, PCS and TBI.
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Current symptoms: Brain fog, panic attacks, delayed memory issues, confusion, trouble thinking, spacing out, near dyslexic writing/typing, vision focus issues, eyes don't work 'together', muscle spasms in neck make breathing difficult at times, numbness in right side when symptoms get worse, oh the headaches, depression and anxiety, just not me at all!
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MsRriO (02-26-2013)