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Old 04-19-2013, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mouse1 View Post
Thanks for your concern, but there is no need. I really am getting better and can even go to the gym without getting too tired or provoking symptoms. I hoovered the house today (without earplugs) and mopped all the floors, if I did this month ago it would have made me very ill. I am back working and things are really starting to look up, but this will be an ordeal I will never, ever forget!
Mouse, I feel the same way. This will be an ordeal I will never forget. Even though it seems you are a little further along in your recovery, I know when I get out of this it will be a life-changing experience. I know I'll appreciate life so much more and not take anything for granted. I may never snowboard again, I don't know. I just know I never want another concussion in my life. I wish you the best in your recovery and I hope you keep heading in the right direction!
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I was in a snowboarding accident on January 19, 2013. I caught an edge on my snowboard while carving down the mountain without a helmet. I smacked the back of my head hard on the ground. I was not knocked out and it took about a week for symptoms to come into full effect.

Since my accident I have been in a cycle of feeling better and then relapsing. It has happened many times. Although I think the overall trend is slowly traveling up. My symptoms included headaches, anxiety, sensitivity to light and noise, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, trouble concentrating, brain fog, loss of social interest, irritability, and mood swings.

Many symptoms have since resolved and I am left with slight dizziness, sensitivity to large crowds and busy environments, small amounts of anxiety, and brain fog off and on.

I am currently under the care of a neuropsychologist at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic. I am also undergoing balance/vestibular physical therapy to help with my remaining symptoms.
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