Sex question
 

This might be a quite personal subject, but I am really curious as to how you guys deal with this subject after a concussion..

I find that sexual activity of any form, by myself or with my partner sets of my symptoms really bad. Even if we take it really really slow I instantly get nauseaus afterwards and it stays with me for a few days. Maybe it is the rise in blood pressure or something that is too much for my brain to handle?

Is anyone having the same issues as me and how are you handling it? I have a hard time knowing when I am ready for anything more challening than my everyday slow walks, it seems like everytime I think I should try something more, another relapse happens. It has been two months since my latest concussion now.

I wonder if you are having a hormonal imbalance ? What symptoms do you manifest after sex ?

Mostly I get very nauseaus and I get a very strong pulsating feeling in my head for a short while after. It is the same kind of nauseausness I get when my concussion symptoms acts up, instantley nauseaus after activity with worsening while reading or computer using. But I also get an intense hungover feeling after sex, which must be due to hormones..

Sexual activity involves a physical effort no different from other common physical activities we do outside the bedroom. If your recovery has not progressed to the point where you can handle moderate levels of exertion, don't except anything different in the bedroom. Patience is a virtue in mTBI recovery (that applies to both you and your partner!).

Cheers, Canadoc

You are right, patience is the most important thing in this situation! I will keep reminding myself of that! Thank you :)
I just realised that when I get the worst symptoms is after I orgasm quickly, which means my blood pressure spikes quickly, and that is probably too much for my brain to handle at this point in my recovery, so no more sex for a couple of months I guess hehe!

Thanks for posting this... thought it was just me...

I had the same experience for about 6 months after my concussion.

Thank you both so much for replying! :)

Also have experienced the same sort of feeling! Feeling like i just want to shut my eyes and sleep for ever almost immediately afterwards. Currently just over a year into pcs since my first concussion.

Gooner,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. How are you doing ? Is there anything we can do to support you in your recovery ?