Concussion story with questions
 

I suffered my first to my knowledge concussion last year on June 8th. Had PCS problems for awhile. Dizziness and nausea for a 2 weeks basically but I brought those on because my rest was watching television. Once I realized that was the problem I just slept or laid with a shirt over my eyes. Eventually started going back to the gym. Don't know the time frame. I think I didn't have any problems after a couple months. Had headaches for a bit after the gym but eventually got back to it 100%, and was back to heavy lifting and lots of anaerobic and aerobic exercise. Though one thing I did notice was my anxiety and hypochondria increased a whole lot to the point I take 10mg prozac. So last Monday I hit my head around seven. Felt fine. The next day I developed dizziness, nausea and headaches. So I had a CT scan 24 hours after the initial hit. The hit to my head wasn't that bad. I thought nothing of it. Though I did worry about a concussion. Only because of anxiety and hypochondria. It's been a week now and I can watch television and play on the phone without any noticeable problems. My neck feels stiff though and I have a slight pain behind my eyes and some lethargy I guess. My questions are
-My PCPs nurse called today and said that he saw my ER visit and wants me to come in to be evaluated. Why
-Should I be worried about anything like continuing problems to the point I need another CT scan?
-Anyone done Chiropractic care or massage to alleviate problems
-Is prozac hurting my progress? Also is there something else I can do in place of Prozac. It does help and so does exercise.

Also I have a pain/ buring sensation kind of near the area that was hit and a feeling of pressure in my right ear as well.

I suggest you find something to occupy your mind with. You are grossly over-analyzing this minor event. You do not need another CT Scan. Each CT Scan is like 200 to 1000 single x-rays. If you can play on your phone, you have very minor symptoms.

There are many much newer and better anti-anxiety meds than Prozac. You could ask about trying something else.

I think you would do well to seek some therapy for your hypochondria and anxiety. You could benefit from CBT or other similar skills sets.

Mark I really appreciate all the time you put in to answer peoples questions and help out with everyones ailments and problems. Thanks for your insight and help. Is there something you would suggest that is a healthier option than Prozac. I know this wouldn't be the forum to ask that. Also are my chances greater to get a concussion now? What can I do to prevent getting more concussions.

The only thing you can do to prevent concussions is to reduce your risk of head impacts. Your brain will be more sensitive to impacts after the concussions you have already suffered.

An alternative to Prozac that might work is L-Tryptophan. You could take 200 mgs in the am, mid-day and before bed. It is a substance your body understands. I weaned off Paxil after 14 years and replaced it with L-Tryptophan last spring. Just took my before bed dose. Amazon has the best price. I use Source Naturals from Amazon. You could also add L-Theanine. It helps GABA stay balanced. I was doing great with the L-Tryptophan until I was subjected to some intensely stressful and traumatic situations last August.

You asked about chiropractic and massage. What symptoms were you hoping they would help ?

Anxiety very much limits healing, I was recommended medication I did not take.

I improved my anxiety through cognitive behavior therapy, which consisted of deep breathing and other exercises.