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I received a concussion about 3 months ago and have been diagnosed with post concussion syndrome by a GP and a psychiatrist. They both suggested that I should just "wait it out" for awhile before I see any others doctors, i.e. a neurologist. I mainly suffer from sleep problems (early morning awakenings / light sleep) and a weird sort of eye fog that comes in early at night - my eyes get tired and focusing them feels different.
I was wondering at what point should I see a neurologist about all this. I've heard 6 months is usually a good marker, but if there is some sort of medication that would help now I wouldn't see the point in waiting. This whole PCS thing sure sucks - it's hard to know when to stop looking for answers and when to just accept that it is what it is. Thanks and to all those suffering from this be strong. |
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Ive had good luck with a chiropractor, how are your eyes during the day? Id suggest calling a few that wont be telling you you have to come back 2 times a weekf or a couple months, see if you can find one thats actually concerned about you and getting you better.. The one I goto has a great rep and a laser therapy machine, the laser did wonders for me but I still relapse. The chiro guy is actually pretty angry about it as he cant figure out why I continue to relapse Im going to try acupuncture this week too as Ive heard it can be quite helpful Good luck! |
I have pcs - 4 concussions in 18 months, began having pcs issues with the last one which was 2 1/2 years ago.
I have similar sleep issues and my neurologist prescribed a low dose of noritriptoline. It is a old anti depressent, but in low doses helps improve the quality of sleep. It has really helped improve my sleep. I also see a chiropractor for my headaches. I stopped seeing him for the summer as I was crazy busy with three kids at home, and my headaches came back with a vengence. I have vision issues too. I get periodic bouts throughout the day of blurry or double vision though not just at night. As for a timeline, I was told 6 months, then 1 year, then 18 months. Each one set me up for disappointment. Hopefully your recovery is only 6 months! I have read many postings from people who have recovered:D |
If it bothers you see someone now, ask them to refer you to a neurologist.
I suffered a concussion about 3 years ago and still have pcs from the sucker. I was told the same thing, that the symptoms would go away within a few months and to wait it out - guess I'm one of the unlucky ones. I'm still trying different meds and things to help with my symptoms and wished I would have seen someone a lot sooner - tried waiting it out for almost 2 years before I saw a doctor again. |
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