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Originally Posted by Yankees fan
Thanks everyone
Prior to my concussions my neurologist put me on topirmate to prevent severe migraines and cluster headaches(3+ 1/2 years). Other than multi vitamins, vitamin and fish oil I don't take any meds. Initially he had me take a anti depressant to try and help me rest after the first concussion. At the closest dose it made me very jittery and I would only sleep a few hours. So I asked to come off it.
I don't drink alcohol or coffee and I've limited myself to one cup of tea or a soda a day. I'm a waitress. Full time. Not rocket science but I have to focus and it getsloud at times . Probably louder in my head than others if that makes sense.
My activity level isnt what it used to be. I used to hit the gym 5-6 days a week. Now I do light exercise at home. I have good days and bad days.....more good days thank God. I get confused at times. My short term memory is horrible I getheadaches that seem to be in the area I suffered the traumas. I can get very agitated, which isn't at all normal for me.
At first my Dr said probably 6 months to heal. Then maybe a year. Last time I asked him if I would ever be normal again he said there was still a good chance. He's one of the best drs in my area. I get there is no real timeline. I guess I just need to know how others cope and that I'm not crazy.
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Hello again!
No, you are NOT crazy at all. I too have problems with my short term memory. I find I have to write important things down or I will completely forget them.
And yes, noise can very VERY loud for us. Earlier in my recovery I had to leave the table where my family was eating because the sound of spoons on the bowls was just **too** loud. And it was-- for me.
Can you use any ear plugs at work? I know some people here use those to help with noises. I think there are some good ones that you might be able to work with -- but I don't know
Being agitated or cranky is part of this whole PCS thing -- for me anyway. Our brains are trying to heal and we keep having to use them for work etc.
As for the nutrition, our injured brains need more than the One A Day kind of multivitamins. I hope you'll look over the regime posted in the stickie and really think about adding more of these supplements to your diet. The hurt brain needs more of all that stuff to get beter,
All for now,
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