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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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Hi Brain,
That's exactly what she said today.... the biggest problem with people that have been recovering from concussion a while (I'm almost 8 months) is the emotional issues making everything worse. She said that, aside from hitting your head again, nothing will make you worse UNLESS you start getting psychological issues on top of it. So getting out of the house, being active again, taking part in things you enjoy are all very important for recovery. Too much rest at this stage is actually a problem.
I remembered the one thing she also said, for anyone thinking of doing it, was to not do weights or to be very careful with them because they could actually cause further brain trauma. I guess straining is out?
My mom's not happy that she said I could return to cycling with no concerns. I think I'll have a fight on my hands if I try it though. (mysterious flat tires, bike missing from the garage, etc.) Just to keep her happy I might have to think of a new sport.... maybe mixed martial arts!!!LOL
Time to go rest. I think that was all the information worth sharing for now.
CC
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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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