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Old 05-13-2013, 01:28 PM
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Default work outs and heavy lifthing
I am pretty sure heavy workouts and even half work outs are not a great idea. You need more gentle exercise like walking (probably boring for you) but still a good exercise.

The idea (I think) is to get some oxygen to the brain like in areobic exersize, but not in a heart pounding kind of way yet.

Check out University of Buffalo -- they are leading the way in trying to resolve concussions with the right amount of exercise.

I am more of an extreme knitter than weight lifter or --whatever.

I am sure more experienced members will weigh in on this.

But it's good you figured out a trigger for you -- that is part of the battle.

Here is a link about U of Buffalo. http://concussion.buffalo.edu/research.html


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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013.

Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines,

Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something.

Therapy I had: vestibular

3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling.

9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms.
I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery.

Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired.
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