Hey it has been a while since I last posted, I started to get better but am currently deteriorating quickly. I have a couple things that are more new and a little bit alarming and was wondering if they are normal occurences for other people with PCS.

I notice the there are times when I have trouble with my motor control. I notice it the most when I am tired, like after a long day with a lot going on. My head starts to get that foggy feeling and then my motor control gets worse. It ranges from having a hard time tying my shoes or brushing my teeth like trouble holding the toothbruch to trouble walking. I had a very bad episode a couple days ago when I stayed out too late with friends. (I can't remember the night my friend had to tell me).
I was very dizzy so I asked my friend to drive me home she said I was very confused and asked the same questions a lot. By the time we got to my house I could barely manage to stay awake and she had to literally drag me into the house. She said it took me half an hour to get from my car to my bed (it should take no longer then 20 seconds). She said I kept saying I am going to run into door ways and the cars in the garage. She also told me going down the stairs she pretty much had to move my legs for me to get me down the stairs. I don't have any more details than that since i don't remember it.

The problems with the motor control is beginning to happen more often and seems to last longer which is why I am starting to get concerned.


Does anyone else have the problems or know why they are caused any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

-soccer14

I did.

If I did too much, I could barely move my legs to walk. That was in the beginning. I remember going out for a run and I can't believe someone didn't stop a car to help me. I could barely move my legs to get home. I was dragging my feet and taking one very slow step at a time. I looked like a stroke victim.

soccer14,

What kind of things did you do while out late with your friends?

What kind of environment were you in?

What food and beverages did you consume?

What level of busyness have you been involved in?

Just because you have stopped the risky soccer participation does not mean that your brain can handle late nights and stressful activities.

It is likely that you need to slow down a bit and very slowly re-enter your busy life. You may need to reset your priorities and disciplines to a safer level.

Listen to your brain. It is trying to tell you something. If your motor control problems persist, you should get checked out by a doctor. If you get as bad as you did this last time, go to the ER while you have these symptoms. Then, the doctor can do a neuro work-up while you are symptomatic.

Mark,

I spent most of the day with them we were trying to hook up a stereo and subs for my friend. There was stress invovled because it took a long time and we couldn't get them to work. It was also very hot out that day so I wonder about that becasue I don't seem to do as well with the heat anymore.

The environment was I don't know not too loud we just had some music playing in the background and there were about 6 of us there so only 3 were really working on it the rest of us mostly just stood around. It didn't get stressful until later on.

That day I ate some food around 11:30, I don't remember what i had, and then we ate again around 7:30, I had a burger and water. That's all I ate for the day which probably didn't help at all but I was not hungry and had naseau on and off that day.

I really haven't been that busy I have mostly been trying to avoid it. Both my friends work full time jobs right now so I usually sit around most of the day and sleep a lot.

It seems like lately I just can't get enough sleep anymore.

My emotions are also on polar opposites. I am either depressed or on a high of happiness which is why I stayed out with my friends so late is because they seem to be the only thing right now that can get me out of the depression and feeling like my normal self again.

But after being on a high like that for very long like I was all day it just drains me like no other. Even if I just get mad and can't calm down for a little while when I finally do I am just exhausted.

I feel like I'm losing my mind and sliding down the slope a lot faster this time than I have with previous concussions. Maybe I have hit my breaking point?

-soccer14

I think the shakiness is normal enough for PCS. I've always had rock steady hands and grip, not been there since I suffered a mild concussion in May. It gets worse with physical or emotional strain. I'm not totally sure why, but I feel it's best to just back off both for now.

As for returning to play, don't give up on it. You may know about the injuries sustained by Petr Cech and Cristian Chivu, both had depressed fractures of the skull. Both returned in 3 months after life threatening injuries. They wear the head gear now, but they're out there playing at the elite level again.

Be safe, but don't give up on the things you love. Chances are you'll be back playing.

Yes- motor skills has been my biggest hurdle on this horrible journey.