Hello everyone,

I have an appointment with my GP tomorrow, and I was just wondering if there was anything specific I should bring up in regards to my PCS. Is there any sort of tests (like maybe blood work or something?) you would recommend me asking about? I'm not sure if they would be able to offer me any help regarding my PCS or not.

For those not familiar with my story, I have suffered a few concussions over the past year playing hockey. Currently, I am experiencing headaches, dizziness, sleep problems, minor nausea and memory/concentration problems. I also have pretty bad neck and back pain (which may or may not be related).

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

Kelly

My neurologist did a full hormone and selected nutrient panel. He said that sometimes head hits can mess up your hormones via the pituitary gland. My thyroid and Vit D were low, getting those things to the right levels has helped me. You could also ask about vestibular rehab therapy for dizziness and balance. A lot of people have something called BPPV after concussions, you can search it online and there's lots of info, it is an inner ear issue. Might be worth asking about these things, I'm sure others will have good ideas as well. Good luck!

Kelly

please stop banging your head, its made you ill this time , sorry so short but have to go out, let us know how you get on at the docs

but rest!!! drinking the right amount of fluids and omega 3 supplements can only help

If you can afford the tests, get these ones done:

IGF-1
TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
FT4 (free T-4)
FT3 (Free T-3
RT3 (reverse T-3)

24 hour saliva cortisol test (he probably won't know what this is, but just tell him that cortisol is di-urinal meaning it follows a 24 hour pattern and you need to see what yours is doing throughout the day).

Sex hormones
Vit D
Metabolic Panel including B12

If he gives you and grief about this, tell him that the current research is focusing on damage to the pituitary gland resulting from trauma and that a lot of doctors are having success treating TBI patients with hormone replacement therapy who are deficient.

Here is a good article you could bring into him to read: http://www.worldhealth.net/pdf/Gordon_Thera10.pdf