Weather
 

Just returned from a trip in a tropical locale, back to winter, massive headaches returned, I am not sure its pressure so much as when it gets really cold out like -10 -15 seems to be the threshold as when it warms up in the day it seems to subside,

Am I crazy (yes) but is it possible to have symptoms due to cold?

My theory is that the body is one system. If energy is being diverted to one area or function, say, warming the flesh/organs when the temperature is low, then there is less energy to be had by the brain in its functioning. I have no idea if this has any scientific validity, but seems about right to me. Can relate to symptom/weather correlation anyway.

This makes sense to me, there is something going on for sure, and I don't think its barometric pressure in my case. Interesting...

The brain is always the primary energy draw. The rest of the body will start to shut down to keep the brain alive. The classic example is being out in the cold without a hat. You head may be cold but your feet will freeze. Put a hat on and the body will send heat to your feet.

cold and heat
 

the hot weather increases the blood flow in your neck.. thats why when you sweat the circulation to your brain will be better.. cold weather slows down the circulation .causing neck stiffness and therefore a lot of your problems..
concussions are better in hot weather thats for sure.. most people who have PCS have a neck injury as well..

I just saw this thread and wanted to give my 2 cents. I suffered with PCS for 8 years in the Northern US, until I finally moved to San Diego area about 3 months ago. I was really sick, with more bad days than good days, and in the winter, I had no good days. Since moving to CA, my PCS has virtually disappeared!

I have maybe had 3 half days of headache/head pressure when a weather system moved through in the past 3 months. I have a lot more energy and only require 7 - 8 hours of sleep, whereas I needed 9 - 10 hours in the North. I am sure that I am still susceptible to bumps, but have not had any issues since being here, and the PCS has almost become a thing of the past. I am living a normal life again, and am VERY grateful. You can look of my older posts to read the details of my journey out of PCS.

Hoping that this can help someone!

weather related ?
 

I have an issue .. when it's foggy outside it makes the back of my eyes hurt. Like when I move them side to side .. is this strange ?

Looking out into the fog can be challenging to focus and with convergence. For most this is not a problem. For people with PCS, this can be a strain. If it is chronic, it would be worth getting an assessment from a behavioral optometrist.
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It's always made me smile how birds with small brains have the sense to fly south in winter and bears hibernate while we inteligent apes tough it out. :-) Cold does bring on a mental reaction, a feeling of having to fight it and hunker down. Even going to the shops becomes more of an effort like having to put on armour to do battle with the elements...yep, have you guessed I'm a summer person!

Just read these posts and reminded me of my experience yesterday.

I live on Long Island and we are finally having winter weather. I had an appointment with my concussion specialist in the morning and it was a crisp 23 degrees as I got out of my car. I was amazed that even though it was 10ish (my worst headaches are in the morning from 5-10:30 AM), I felt great, headache-free as I walked in the cold air to his building. The minute I stepped into his office, the bright lights and office noise brought on waves of nausea, dizziness and a mild/moderate headache. My thoughts outside the building in the cold fresh air were that I was going to have lots of zeros on my concussion score ( if only I had stayed outside). Interestingly, my light sensitivity only kicks in now in his office and rarely elsewhere 2+ years post.

We recently returned from Turks and Caicos. I experienced my usual headaches there,too, and it was a beautiful 80+ degrees on a daily basis. I've noticed that my headaches are frequently alleviated in cool air, be it air conditioned or fresh. Which only goes to show that no 2 concussions are alike, but reading everyone's posts has been a source of amazing comfort and encouragement for me! Many thanks!!


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