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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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How long does it last?
Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk.
Your question about how long does PCS last is one I am sure we have all researched, and there is no good answer. I call this the Zen medical condition, because the answer to "How long will this last?" is yes.
I think everyone has a different timeline based on previous concussions and the severity of them too. I honestly don't think there is a chartable timeline for this which is so aggravating.
Because of your multiple head injuries, or sub conconcussions, you may be in for a longer haul and may have to be very careful head movements etc to avoid bringing on PCS symptoms.
Other people will weigh in here -- and check out the vitamin thread. This is an extremely important and helpful thing you can do for yourself.
Sincerely,
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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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