sensitivity of brain to minor movements
 

Hello all,

I'm a 20 year old male with a history of concussions (probably 5-6). I'm not exactly sure if I started experiencing this after a concussion or not, but my brain seems to be very sensitive to even minor movements. This started approximately 2 years ago and hasn't improved.

Here are some examples of minor movements that would affect me:
shaking my head, turning my head around quickly to shoulder check in vehicle, plopping down on a bean bag chair, driving over rough gravel roads, driving relatively fast over a speed bump, etc.

the symptoms i would subsequently experience are similar to those of a concussion: headaches, slight dizziness, "zoning-out". It would feel as if i had sustained another concussion.

Depending on the magnitude of the motion, the symptoms would last between 2-3 hours up to a full day.

Being a young college student, its really unfortunate that everyday activities can trigger my symptoms. I haven't really consulted any professionals yet, but I'd like to hear from this community as to what their thoughts are and if they have any similar experiences.

I would really like to have this resolved (if possible), and hopefully you guys could provide the solution. I should mention that the most ct scan i've had (1 year ago) showed no abnormalities.

Thanks for reading

Have you had your neck checked? What your describing sounds pretty typical of a neck injury.

alexg,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

The head sensitivity you mention is very common. Many of us have learned to reduce these exposures. As FunGames said, this sensitivity can be related to an unresolved upper neck (C-1 and C-2) injury. Most professionals will all but laugh you out of their office is you bring this subject up. Very few will under stand how to treat this subtle upper neck injury.

When riding in a car, you can reduce the intensity of the bump by leaning forward so you back is away from the seat. This allows your back to flex and absorb much of the bump.

A neck specialist like a www.nucca.org or www.atlasorthogonal.com chiropractor can take x-rays that can identify this upper neck instability then treat it. It will take discipline on your part for healing to happen. You will need top be disciplined with your head and neck posture when sleeping and resting.

You may not find improvement. Some of us who have experienced multiple concussions have had this problem for years without much improvement. We just learn to moderate movements and such.

My best to you.

One more cause of the symptoms I forgot to mention is when I apply light pressure or lightly graze my temples (i.e. with glasses arms). Would this rule out neck injury?

This exact thing is biggest problem I am having with my pcs. I've had it for almost a year now. It's driving me crazy.

alexg,

You post/question is confusing. What symptoms are you having ?

Acsiky,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Please feel free to introduce yourself and tell us about your injury and your symptoms and any struggles you are having.

I've got some similar things happening. If I can get in to see another docotor, who should I be trying to see? My neurologist seems pretty useless, but way better than the first one who flatly dismissed my symptoms after a month.

I had a whiteboard (dry-erase) fall on my head off the wall at work (my school) on Halloween. I'll tell my story elswhere, but I'm in for this thread.

Rule out if its neck related first . I am mostly certain that the muscles around my neck play a role in Hyperacusis and tinnitus. Also this sensitivity to bumps and jolts can be caused by some sort of soft tissue injury in your upper neck(c1,c2) and inflammation.

Davesax36,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Many people develop sensitivity to bumps and quick movements. It's difficult to comment on your situation without understanding more about your injury and symptoms, treatment, etc. Please feel free to introduce yourself. You can even start your own thread.

My best to you.

Same as indicated in original post. concussion like: headaches, dizziness, zoning out. it seems as if my temple is a really sensitive spot