Vitamin D
 

I'd advise everyone to get this in your diet, supplements and more importantly from sun exposure. I really think it's the biggest reason for the prolonging of concussion symptoms.

Feel better. :)

i agree. i get most of my vit. d from tons of milk and sunlight. also folate is important and B12 are important. and don't forget about EPA and DHA from fish oil.

It makes sense. I live in the southeast US and for the first 4 mos PCS I was unable to tolerate being in bright lights (outside) at all. Over the last few months I have been able to be out, driving, even spending time at the beach, and I have felt better. Vit D from the sun making a difference? I sure hope!! :)

Good to hear you're doing better. I've been racking my brain for near three months trying to figure out why I feel so lousy after a single bang to the noggin. It doesn't make much sense, and then I started reading and putting 2 and 2 together and I think I've figured out why this is so drawn out.

I noticed so many people on here from cold weather places, and noticed loads of Canadians seem to suffer with this. I'm up in Ireland which is about as lousy as it gets when it comes to weather.

Keep at the sun therapy my friend, and I'm betting it'll pay off in ridding you of the symptoms. Concussions shouldn't last this long.

Late fall/early winter was when I first was injured and I am convinced the colder weather did nothing to help my levels of pain, energy, etc...not that it would be that way for everyone who has PCS, but there is no question that I have felt better starting with warmer weather in the spring and now of course blazing heat. With that being said, I am both curious and anxious about how my tolerance with pain levels and symptoms will be come next winter....

Yes, I too could have never in my wildest imagination thought that a minor bang on the head could wreak so much havoc on one's body!

Hope you find some sunshine in your day! :)

Hmmm... interesting thoughts. I come from the sunny south and have gotten plenty of sun throughout the whole ordeal - even on days when I'd much rather be inside...

Some could have a deficiency... others may just feel better because of being able to get up and about.

I know that when I was better enough to get off my couch without being required to do so, the whole world became a much nicer place.

Not trying to knock your thread - just offering a different point of view. :cool::)

Thanks for the tip. I work from home, and need to make the effort to get out there. I really need a break in the healing.

I hope it pays off for you. Take some vit d3 5000 or 10000iu as well.

Interestingly, I know someone who recovered from a concussion (it took her over a year for her symptoms to go away completely, although she went back to work after a couple of months). One thing that seemed to help her was simply resting in the sun with her eyes closed.

I've started doing some short walks outside (combined sun/shade) again and it seems to help with my overall sense of well-being. Still, my advice would be to resume activities, including walking outdoors, slowly and cautiously.

Personally (as someone who is improving but is not out of the woods yet), I don't think there is one cure-all for PCS. I think the best strategy is tons of physical and mental rest as your foundation (especially early on), combined with other approaches, such as good nutrition, vitamin and/or fish oil supplements, psychosocial support, meditation and/or other relaxation techniques, gentle activity/exercise, etc. Each person has to figure out what works best for him/her.