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Old 05-12-2010, 06:20 AM #1
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Default PCS - Car Wreck 4 weeks ago

I had a car wreck 4 weeks ago. Blacked out momentarily. Main treatment is chiropractic adjustments for pain (severe enough to cause dizziness/nausea).

1 1/2 weeks ago my doctor diagnosed me with PCS. I have short-term memory loss (can usually recall things when someone mentions them), dizziness (on and off, usually accompanied by nauseau), noise sensitivity (can handle music but being in a room full of people talking is awful), a few episodes of blurred vision, impulsiveness on a few occasions, lack of attention, highly emotional (to the point of crying about things that aren't important at all), unable to concentrate or work (computer work which requires a lot of thinking). The worst was a possible anxiety attack (dizzy, tingling down to fingers on both hands, hard to talk/tongue felt weird, very shaky - kids called 911 and assessment was done with blood pressure and pulse a little high; they thought I hyperventilated. Worst was over within 2 minutes.). Went back to doctor the next morning and now I am scheduled for CT Scan today.

I am taking Soma (muscle relaxer 350mg 1/2 at morning; 1/2 at night) for ongoing muscle spasms. Other than that over the counter ibuprofen or tylenol for pain. Icing neck after chiropractic adjustments.

Haven't been able to work this whole time - just can't concentrate or think to do what needs to be done. I keep thinking when will this all go away and my life go back to normal.

Since the panic attack? 2 days ago I'm worried it or something worse will happen. I'm trying to relax but it's not so easy to do.
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