Post Concussion Syndrome
 

Hey all,

I have played sports most my life and I suffered many head injuries. I have had PCS for 3 years now but has been controlled by medicine for most of the 3 years. All of a sudden the last few months, it has came back and pretty bad. We are not sure why. I see a neurologist and been trying a lot. Im struggling with wanting to go to work and also actually working. The headaches are just so bad making it hard to concentrate and want to do anything. All I do now is rest, relax, sleep, and eat- Completely what I am not used too. Any thoughts, suggestions, or anyone else feel like this. I just feel that its hard to talk to people that do not have it bc they simply do not understand how we feel.

Thanks,
George

Great to have you here!
 

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number and caring fellow members here to assist you. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene :hug:

Hi Budman ~ Has your neurologist sent you to therapy for the PCS?? My cousin has this problem and he is in therapy now for it. He goes several times a week for different kinds of therapy, but all relating to PCS.

Maybe it would be helpful for you too. You might ask him. I wish you the very best. God bless. Hugs, Lee

what kind of therapy does your cousin do....I just started physical therapy for my neck, atlas, and upper spine...i will be going two times a week

get well,I have a bad concussion.now,feel for u.good liuck
 

get well

:o

PT is what the doctors usually recommend.

The other thing they recommend would be finding a good massage
therapist. This would help sometimes with the tightness of the
neck. I would also use it for headaches.

Donna:grouphug:

Welcome

You have come to a good place.

So sorry you're have these headaches and suffer from post concussion syndrome. That is really bad.

We have so many familiar stories here. You'll find lots of understanding suffers, unfortunately. I know that's not a fix but it helps to know you're not alone. :grouphug:

Here's a link to our traumatic brain injury and post concussion forum.

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

take care...

Newcomer
 

Hi budman and everyone on the board,

In late January I was in a skiing accident and suffered a concussion although I didn't realize it at the time. I didn't blackout so I thought I'd be okay and for 2 days after, I continued my routine of going to the gym in the morning and then off to work. On the 3rd day I could barely wake up and about 2 hours into my work day, I could barely make out words on my computer screen or concentrate when having a conversation.

I am looking forward to reading all of the success stories on this site. I am hoping this will be an inspiration - I firmly believe that one's beliefs and thought patterns can contribute to the healing process.

On with my story...
I went to see my doctor that afternoon and have seen him every week since. I also see someone who practices osteopathic techniques, a massage therapist and my symptoms have been decreasing slowly. A list of my symptoms include: migraines; a feeling of fullness all around my head; disturbed sleep - there have been many sleepless nights and various days where I could sleep for a full 24 hours; increase in dreams every time I sleep; dizziness when getting up from a seated position; daily nausea; a film over my vision; problems retaining information and difficulty concentration. I also experienced ringing in my ears 3 different days and a general feeling of being in a dream state.

The symptoms are improving, meaning they are less strong and less frequent. I still experience them most days. I have to say when I have a good day and feel more like myself, I feel GREAT! Then there are the days where I feel like I did during the first few weeks and I become depressed. My doctor has recently prescribed a drug for my migraines which is a very low dose of an anti-depressant. It's only been a few days so I can write more about that in the next few weeks.

I think it's important to see a therapist or life coach that can support anyone in this situation. There are so many emotions that come along with PCS and I have found it helpful to have one on one sessions to talk it through.

I wish everyone a successful recovery :hug:
SkiConcussion

Hi and welcome SkiConcussion

I copied your intro post to its own thread on our PCS forum as then you will have it read and answered by other members there as well

here is the link to it on the TBI/PCS forum so you can check for replies
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...d.php?t=148665

Hi everybody!

I've had PCS for 18 months and NOTHING has gotten better. Main issues are dizziness, nausea, headache, bad depression, focus issues. The insurance company doctor claims I am fine and 100% recovered, but I am nowhere near that. Dealing with that is making the issues (especially depression) worse. I am frustrated and am having a hard time dealing with the pain this is causing me. Plus the fact a lot of people look at you and there are no obvious issues, so they assume you're fine.

Any suggestions on how to deal with this??