[Scott in Fenton]

My name is Scott, I just found this group and thought I would troll around to learn more about my condition. I have only had PCS for about 2.5 months now, but it's scary to think it could go on for so long. I hit my head while working in the basement of a restaurant that was my customer, and had no ill effects for 48 hours. Then all the symptoms started showing up, and I went to the ER. I took the next day off work and rested up for the weekend, and seemed to be doing fine, then about 5 days after the injury my head and neck swelled up and my symptoms returned, only worse. Since then I have been seeing a Neurologist assigned to me (work comp situation) and just waiting for it to go away. I take Depakote for headaches, which mostly works but I get bad eye strain headaches if I am exposed to bright light of any sort. Even if I hang out in the house with all the shades drawn, a bright sunny day makes me feel like crud until the sun goes down. I also can not go to sleep without medication; before my accident I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

I guess I am hoping to gauge from the posts I read here how likely is it my symptoms will clear up in a couple months, or linger on for a year or more. I look forward to engaging with all of you, and I thank you in advance for the help and suggestions I know I will receive.

Thanks,

Scott

[Alffe]

Hi Scott and welcome to NeuroTalk. Here is the link to our TBI & PCS forums

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html

You'll find a lot of information there and good support. I'm glad you have joined us but sorry for the reason.

[cinnamon0310]

Hello Scott,

Welcome, Aboard....I'm hoping you feel better soon....This is a great group...I'm still a newbie, as well...

Tiffaney

[Darlene]

Scott,

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, welcome to a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[Rrae]

Welcome Aboard!

As you can see, folks here are very caring and understanding.
It's such a nice environment to be in, especially when we are dealing with these issues - our family and friends, despite their love for us, usually don't comprehend to the full of what this is like.

Make yourself at home and know that you are NOT alone
You are among friends....

Caring,
Rae