Post concussion syndrome
 

I have had post concussion syndrome since July 2010. I was in a car accident and have been a mess since then. I am 27 years old and had a history or prior concussions from sports in high school. I tried to go back to work, but I just could not handle it. My short term memory is horrible, I have bad headaches if over stimulated, depression, anxiety, dizziness, and problems concentrating.
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My biggest issues are over stimulation which I am learning how to control and I have major exercise intolerance. That is my main question does any one else here have exercise intolerance? If I do even the slightest bit of exercise such as a slow quarter mile walk, or sweeping the floor, or climbing up the play set to help my daughter I immediately get a severe headache, nausea, extreme fatigue, and sometimes excessive sweating. Once this happens I feel horrible for one to two weeks.

The doctors I have do not know what is causing this does anyone else have these problems?

Welcome, Kelley!
 

Wow! I definitely know where you're coming from. All I could do for the first month after my concussion was to sit completely still on the couch with my eyes closed. I felt like I was going insane!

Neurotalk has given me such an awesome support system. You should visit the Traumatic Brain Injury forum at http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html. It let me know that I'm not alone in my struggle to heal and live a fulfilling life.

Welcome, Kelley! :hug:

Thanks for the suggestion I will also try to post there! It will be nice to have people that understand.

Nice to meet you!!
 

Kelley84,

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, just let us know how we can assist you. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways. You see we are supportive and relaxed place to be.

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

Darlene :hug: