Is my life over after this concussion
 

Im only 23 and since my concussion 2 and a half months ago, i have been dizzy and imbalanced every single hour of every single day. I dont have anymore symptoms besides dizziness, but it feels like it just doesnt get better. I am scared this will last for the rest of my life, and i wont be able to have a job, socialize, have fun, or do anything anymore. Does it get better or will i be bed ridden forever

No it is only just begun....
 

The dizziness does get better but it does take time.

The other issue is to isolate or determine what the dizziness is from. There is therapy out there that can address those issues ie. vestibular.

You may need to get some more clarification and advice from professionals.

I deal with an occupational therapist who is amazing at figuring out what things are caused by.

The key to my issues right now is post traumatic vision syndrome and vision mid line sift syndrome. It took me almost a year for someone to figure that out, but now I know I can address these problems.

I know it is really difficult but you have to relax and not get stressed (this makes things worse) and try taking things one day at a time.

Find someone who can help you put this in to perspective, if you give a list of what you are doing now I am sure others will have further suggestions.

Good Luck we are all hear for you and have a wealth of information between us.

dizziness
 

I had dizziness too and the neurologist referred me to vestibular therapy. You might benefit from it too. Can you ask your neurologist or medical doc?

Take care

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I am in my late 20's and let me tell you...your life is not over it is just on a hold...yes it sux but in time you will get to see improvements.You might not want to put any toxins in your body for the rest of your life, but you can show a lot of improvements! The whole thing about this is TIME for healing. The balance issues you need to get your vestibular checked. Do you have insurance?

I am sorry I have not been on in awhile because I am trying college again because I have improved. I do not know your story. But I do know in time you will see improvements. You might have to isolate yourself for awhile but it is worth getting better. (((You are not alone))):grouphug:Mia

Well i went to an ENT about my dizziness, he gave me the epeley manuever and i thought i should an improvement, but i felt i needed it a couple more times. IDK what a vestibular therapist would do different though or even where to find one

Ask the ENT's office to refer you to a vestibular specialist. Many hearing clinics have balance clinics, too. Look up hearing or hearing aids in the phone book and check to see which clinics offer balance services.

Symptoms can improve, though it can take a lot of time (I've been battling some symptoms for 37 years). Some have improved, but that is not an illness, that's a career.

Dizziness is one of my second-tier symptoms, but I do have problems with it from time to time. Let me ask you this, have you tried regular OTC anti-histamines? I discovered this trick while in an emergency room with one of my migraines. I may have to go 50% over the recommended adult dose, but it does seem to do the trick (always consult your physician).

Good luck.

I'd challenge you to broaden your perspective a bit. "Is my life over?" is a pretty strong statement of what you must be feeling emotionally. Your injury was only a couple months ago. In the TBI/PCS world that is very recent.

I was unable to work for six months. I shared many of the same fears you have expressed. Nearly all my symptoms have since resolved. Even if some symptoms linger, it doesn't mean your life is over.

Things will improve. Hang in there.

:grouphug:

You will get better, every concussion is different, so you cannot put a timescale on it. It took me 9 months, but I am now better.

I also had PCS in November, but recovered fully in May. My ON is even gone. I am very blessed to have recovered. You will see change. Getting treated for the stress part of the injury is what helped me recover. Limiting stress and giving yourself a break is key. And no electronics!