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02-15-2012, 05:43 PM | #1 | ||
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Yeah the leg feelings are truly hard to explain. Its almost like a dull soreness that requires motion to satisfy the feeling.
EDIT: These feeling occur mostly below the knees and in the back of the legs wheres calves/muscles are. Last edited by Dalton; 02-15-2012 at 07:19 PM. |
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02-16-2012, 12:08 AM | #2 | |||
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Welcome to NeuroTalk. It looks like your already getting some help. I just wanted to drop in and let you know I get the same feeling you describe in my legs. It actually happens in my arms too. This happened before the injury but it happened even more after the injury. When you move, kinda stretch the muscle or flex it you'll satisfy the feeling, correct? If so, I've got the same thing going on. Not sure what it is...I've always wondered myself. Best of luck to you, bro.
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI. Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain. Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms. Slowly but surely regaining my life back. |
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02-16-2012, 10:19 AM | #3 | |||
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There is something called Restless Leg Syndrome I have read about, but I'm not aware of any relationship to concussion. Anyway, might be interesting to read up on and/or ask your doctor about. I know there are medications & treatments for it.
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mTBI and PCS after sledding accident 1-17-2011 Was experiencing: Persistent headaches, fatigue, slowed cognitive functions, depression Symptoms exacerbated by being in a crowd, watching TV, driving, other miscellaneous stress & sensory overload Sciatica/piriformis syndrome with numbness & loss of reflex Largely recovered after participating in Nedley Depression Recovery Program March 2012: . Eowyn Rides Again: My Journey Back from Concussion . |
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02-16-2012, 09:25 PM | #4 | ||
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Okay everyone, had the neuro appt today. I told him about my anxiety regarding a brain tumor and he agreed to let me get an MRI tomorrow because he also thinks it will help my mindset to reduce my anxiousness. As far as my symptoms go, he concluded its more anxiety based than physical.
He did the eye check/pressure check and explained that more in-depth than my usual physician was able to so I think that did a lot to make me feel more confident. Hopefully tomorrow after this MRI, I can put my unnecessary worrying behind me and get back to living under my own control again. |
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02-17-2012, 07:33 PM | #5 | ||
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Hey can anyone tell me if decrease appetite is also a sign of PCS?
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02-17-2012, 08:27 PM | #6 | |||
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I'm not sure if it's directly a symptom of PCS, but it certainly can be a symptom of both anxiety and depression, which are symptoms of PCS. Does that help?
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mTBI and PCS after sledding accident 1-17-2011 Was experiencing: Persistent headaches, fatigue, slowed cognitive functions, depression Symptoms exacerbated by being in a crowd, watching TV, driving, other miscellaneous stress & sensory overload Sciatica/piriformis syndrome with numbness & loss of reflex Largely recovered after participating in Nedley Depression Recovery Program March 2012: . Eowyn Rides Again: My Journey Back from Concussion . |
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02-17-2012, 08:30 PM | #7 | ||
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Dalton,
Decreased appetite is not a common symptom of PCS but can be a symptom of anxiety and depression. It can also be a side-effect of many meds for anxiety and depression such as Xanax. As I stated earlier, you need to find help to overcome your anxiety and obsession issues . If you need an expensive test to overcome ever concern, you will serious damage your ability to get doctors to help you and put your health insurance into a questionable position. The doctors will start getting grilled by the insurance company to justify the script for the expensive tests. The term "medically necessary" will become a big issue as the insurance company tries to contain costs. The forms that get signed before exams and procedures usually have a clause that says the patient accepts full liability for the bill if the insurance company refuses to pay or only makes a partial payment . I have been on the paying end of this problem when my insurance company refused to pay to all of the bill due to denial of "medical necessity." There is substantial data to show that medical shows on TV cause a serious increase in doctor visits with patients complaining about concerns they are suffering from that weeks disease or medical condition. News reports and information from family and friends can cause just as many unnecessary concerns. Concussion only makes this worse. Hopefully, the neuro can use the concussion as the reason to request the MRI. I hope you can find some help with your anxiety. The ups and downs of PCS can make anxiety worse without any need to add thinking about a disease or other conditions. As others have mentioned, getting a review for a better med such a Prozac or Paxil or Zoloft will be worthwhile. A sedated mind that is still anxious shows a need for seeking a better treatment. Hope you have a good experience with the MRI. I am claustrophobic and need to keep my eyes closed and hug my arms in tight so that I do not feel the inside of the MRI tunnel. Good ear plugs are also valuable. My best to you.
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02-17-2012, 08:35 PM | #8 | ||
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02-19-2012, 05:26 PM | #9 | ||
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I have a question directed at 'Mark in Idaho'. After describing my headache symptoms to the neurologist, he prescribed Nabumetone which he described as an "Industrial strength Aleve-type drug". After 3 days so far it may have had minimal impact if any. Is there anything else that is normally given for PCS headaches which are proven effective?
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02-19-2012, 05:38 PM | #10 | ||
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I use a combination of Tylenol and aspirin. But I do not have migraine like head aches.
What is your blood pressure? Could you have a higher than normal BP causing or contributing to the head aches? Anxiety can cause elevated BP. btw, Nabumetone has nervousness and insomnia listed as side effects.
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