New gal on the block...
 

Hey just found this site after looking up post concussion syndrome and had to join.

Long story short...I was at a practice for rollerderby back in Jan of 2011. I fell twice, hit the head twice and was promptly taken to the E.R to see if I was damaged. The doc said mild concussion maybe. I had no L.O.C but immediately had light and sound sensitivity and then dealt with annoying dizziness. Fast forward to today. My headaches have intensified tenfold, noise and light sensitivity run rampant, and I suffer from depression, anxiety and sleep problems almost daily. My doc just scheduled me for a CT scan and after a talk with my mom (a nurse) she said it could show if I had post concussion syndrome.

One question: Can such a mild (according to me..no L.O.C remember) concussion still be affecting me this much more than 1 1/2 later?

capt.,

Welcome to Neurotalk. This is a wonderful place to ask questions, learn about has worked and not worked for others, and just participate.

I'm sorry to hear about you hitting your head a few times. Roller derby sounds like fun. I hope the dr.'s figure out what is going on.

Below is a list for concussion and anxiety:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=50

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=92

Pcs
 

I do not know about the time frame but sure sounds like PCS to me. I doubt if a CT will show any damage. CTs are good to the macroscopic level. They show bleeds, fluids, ... There are some that believe to see concussion damage requires microscopic level definition.

Hope you feel better soon.

Hiya, Cap'n!
 

My opinion of the matter is that ANY chronic illness can lead to some pretty bad consequences over time. For instance, that sleep problem you have can easily lead to Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, and a host of other problems as normal brain chemistry is affected by lack of stage IV sleep. When I first became ill it was pretty minor, so I refused pain meds & such....until that stuff started happening to me. Good luck with everything! :)

hello, I am also a nurse and have found it does not take much to damage the brain. I wonder why it has taken so long for them to order the CT? What kind of MD are you seeing? There is a MD called PMNR, pain management and neuro rehab. It sounds like that kind of MD would benefit you greatly.
Keep us posted!!:grouphug:

Welcome to NT

Sorry you have these issues.

You know, I think you're kind of like me. A tough nut to crack. We hide it well...

And with brain injury, it's easy for the patient to mislead the ones around us, because we don't want to be "sick" in any way, right?

Well, you've managed to do well so far. With the correct diagnosis and treatment, you can only improve.

Hang in there and let the medical team take over, ok?

Keeping a journal will benefit you too.

Take care... :hug:

Hello
 

Welcome to Neuro Talk. You will find alot of good information about TBI on this site. Lots of information and compassion. Glad you found this site. Good luck on your scan. ginnie

I'm trying to figure out how to use this web site--help......

Greetings!!
 

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Here's to figuring out what's wrong with the noggin/body in general and fixing the crap out of it.