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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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Just my opinion but I wouldn't worry about seeing a neurologist at this point. Your symptoms will probably be gone before you even see her. My neurologist didn't want to see me until 6 months after my concussion because there's nothing she can do anyhow and 85%+ of people are better long before then anyhow.
Believe me when I say that you really shouldn't be even reading on this website! You are recovering from a concussion but you don't have post concussion syndrome and reading about the minority of people that still have issues and their symptoms will only make you anxious and feel worse.
You need to seriously limit texting, internet surfing, etc until you're feeling better. If you have to work then get through that by taking frequent breaks and when you're done rest your eyes. Don't take breaks and check emails or Facebook!
Having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep is normal too. Again, try to keep your brain as calm as possible before bed. Try the warm bath!
Just my experiences but I hope you get better quickly and don't need to worry any more!
Take care,
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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