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Originally Posted by rob_d87
Last night, i was inflating a bike tire until it decided to blow up for some reason. It caused a very loud bang and i was very close to it. My left ear immediately started ringing and the it turned into pain which then turned into a headache.
Since it was already a little late at night, i decided to take my nightly dose of topiramate and go to sleep. This morning i overslept but still felt foggy and tired, the ear pain is gone but the dizziness and the headache are still there.
Should i attribute this to yet another debilitating symptom of PCS or is this something ear related? I didn't even hit, jostle or bump my head but all the usual symptoms are here. It is so frustrating...
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I'm beginning to notice that things I wouldn't think would cause me to relapse are causing me to relapse. For example, I recently relapsed yesterday after doing great for about a week. I think it was caused from stress at work, which I am looking into taking a temporary leave of absence until I can be seen by a specialist.
The anxiety will eat you alive if you let it. Luckily for me I've found ways to cope with anxiety, including pausing and taking very deep breaths and going for walks to clear my head. I worry too much, I admit that. But i'm learning not to let it run my life.
I hope this is a short relapse for you and you get back to where you were sooner rather than later. Good luck!