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02-25-2012, 01:57 AM | #11 | ||
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I didn't really do any exercise of any real consequence for the first two months, then gradually started walking and then added push-ups, dips, crunches, etc.; but nowhere near what I had been doing before my concussion. When I first started to excercise routinely again I used bands, and then added light dumbells. The important thing is to not try to elevate your heart rate too far. Definitely don't try to work to failure. I know it's probably what your used to, but you'll really pay for it with increased severity of symptoms for longer duration. At least that's what I found out for me. I'm trying to just maintain muscle tone during my recovery, which is ongoing. If my symptons (especially headache, fatigue) are bad, I don't do it. When I do, it's never longer than 30 minutes. PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU BODY TELLS YOU AND ACT ACCORDINGLY. (Remember, your judgement might not be 100%, be cautious). Good Luck.
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02-26-2012, 12:22 PM | #12 | ||
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02-26-2012, 01:51 PM | #13 | ||
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If you want to recover more quickly, you'll do the things that aid in that process. If you try to strike a balance between your former lifestyle and what your lifestyle needs to be now, it will delay your recovery. That's up to you. It's hard to change who you are to accommodate the healing process. There are no easy answers or ways around PCS. If there were, this forum would be pretty short and sweet. It's your body and your the one that has to deal with the PCS pain. This forum will help you by suggesting the positive advice. It's up to you to decide if you'll take it. |
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02-26-2012, 03:02 PM | #14 | ||
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02-26-2012, 06:16 PM | #15 | ||
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You would be better off having one drink a day than having 4 drinks during the same period. Getting buzzed is similar to getting a kick in the head. The common remedies for a hang-over are similar to the nutritional needs of someone with PCS.
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02-26-2012, 09:55 PM | #16 | ||
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Now you guys are really freaking me out...does this mean I got another fricking concussion? Is this absolutely terrible what I did
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02-26-2012, 10:40 PM | #17 | ||
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If you are going to drink, limit the amount that you have at one time. Keep in mind, there are few hard and fast rules here about PCS, only shared experiences from others with the same condition. Again, the advice we offer is based upon our experiences, different things effect different prople in different ways. If you do something that has a negative impact upon your recovery, you'll generally know it because your symptoms will be worse. That doesn't mean it's a permanent set-back. As I said before, take your recovery seriously and it may help with your symptom severity and your recovery time. Take care of yourself. |
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02-26-2012, 10:40 PM | #18 | |||
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Strange thing is I had four mixed drinks on a cruise ship "pub crawl" the night of my TBI- over 1.5 years ago.
Of all the nights to try such a thing. I may have messed up my recovery- but I can't be sure of how much & to what extent. I still get headaches from stress or the slightest tap to the head. But the pain has generally moved to the roof of the mouth. Guess we all recover differently. Could be your TBI is more serious than mine. Or less. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Let me know if you'd like (Christian) prayer. Also, good topic title. This is what many of us are wondering- and to what extent. |
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02-28-2012, 03:04 PM | #19 | |||
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So no, you haven't screwed up you recovery, but you have slowed it down. Alcohol is really bad for you when you have PCS and if you want to get better you shouldn't drink it, end of. But don't freak out, what's done is done and hasn't caused a big relapse or anything so no worries
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