Have PCS, just spun out my car into the ditch, could I have made things worse?
 

Hey, I've had PCS since September (well, February banged my head twice) and things have been a slow healing process. Trying to be patient.

Just an hour ago I lost control of my car on an icy road and spun it into a ditch. I didn't hit my head on anything or felt like my body was flung around, but now I feel a little weird. My scalp is tingly but that seems to be related to my scalp nerves (I had this problem before.) I feel dizzy and a little nauseous. Some confusion too, such as trying to register to this site. Heh.

I'm scared I may have ****ed up my brain yet again and now the effects will be even more worse or prolonged. Am I just stressing out? I didn't think I screwed anything up but well I'm a little confused and paranoid.

Eddy,

Have you ever seen a chiropractor since your head hits? It is common for the neck to be injured during a concussion. It is worth checking out. Try to find a chiropractor who has specific experience with concussion.

Also, stress, especially the stress of an experience like you had, can cause symptoms to increase. Relaxing can be helpful. Maybe some soothing music and a nap or just quiet rest.

Hope this helps.

Eddy,

You first need to go see a medical doctor to ensure you didn't cause any damage that might require emergency medical attention. Not that you should worry but it is better to be safe then sorry.

I would then begin researching possible neurotherapies for your brain. These include (but are not limited to) neurofeedback, vitamin/mineral balance, hormone, HBOT, diet, etc... Since you have had two head jostles in a short period of time, you may need to do some therapy to heal your brain. Good luck.

Even at slow speed, coming to a sudden stop can send your brain bouncing against your cranium. I know how doing even small things (even a big sneeze), can flair existing symptoms. That can make it hard to tell if you've just suffered a new concussion.

You might want to check yourself for some of the most common symptoms. You've already got some (like stomach upset), but are your pupils even and can you walk heel to toe? Have a friend check that you can track objects with your eyes. Assuming you could do it before, can you still count backwards by threes? If you have any doubt at all, I second the advice to seek medical help.

I'm sorry about your car and I hope this doesn't set back your recovery.

Take Care

Back again.

To clarify things, I hit my head once in February by fainting and it started this nerve problem in my head along with a concussion (and visual issues.)

Back in September due to irresponsible drinking and irresponsible friends I ended up hitting my head or SOMETHING. All I know is that they said I face planted with no visible marks or nothing and now I have some bad (but slowly recovering) memory issues.

Thanks for the suggestions, yeah, I really want to see a specialist. I saw two doctors, one said to stop drinking (I have) but when I asked about vitamins I can take such as DHA she said there wasn't any documented evidence of people recovering from that stuff. She sent me to a neurologist who said I should take some Painkillers for the scalp injury and to rest. After that my insurance wanted me to file a statement because I didn't have insurance during February but I did back in September.

Also. This morning I had a final and three papers to write. Did all of those pretty well, although in the beginning I kinda had trouble mixing my words but I seemed to get that over with.

I was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia for the head pain. It's hard to determine if I have a headache from the concussion or if the nerves are just flaring up.

Also yeah, I seem to be walking around with no problem and I'm counting backwards from three pretty easily. 97, 94, 91, 88, 85, 82, 79, 76...

Hey Eddy,

I'm glad it sounds like you didn't do yourself any new damage. :)

I got nerve damage along with my TBI, too, so I know all about the tingles (scalp, ears, hands, feet,etc...). Do you get burning, pulsing and shock sensations, too? Fun, fun, fun!

Anyway, I find, generally, that my tbi headache seems to hang around my temples and eyes, while the neuro damage one likes the back and front/top of my head. The only "treatment" I've been offered is immobilization to decrease symptoms. All attempts to surgically repair the sort of spinal damage I suffered, have put the patients in wheelchairs.:eek:

Cheers

Keep checking on yourself like you are.

Sounds like everything is fine.

Donna

Hahah yeah, nerves can be a pain, literally.

Anyways, maybe some symptoms flared up. There feels like pressure on the top of my scalp and my vision may be getting weird again, and I'm catching myself doing some dumb things. Could be all in my head (hah.)

Is this a temporary flair up? Will these symptoms last a while? It kinda sucks, I thought I was doing good for a while and this happens.

Hey Eddy,

I have flair ups from time to time. Usually it's because I've managed to move my head too quickly. How long they last depends on how much of a shake I've given myself. Sometimes it's so bad, I feel like I've just come to after the accident.

All I can tell you is that the more you rest, the faster you'll get back to "normal." Yeah, I know it's frustrating, but fighting it will only make it worse. Resistance, as they say, is futile.

Take Care