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| Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS). |
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01-24-2012, 08:05 PM
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Since having PCS is very new to me, I am not sure if this has been covered before, I found out the hard way.
I went to a craft store earlier today, and it was loaded with Valentine's Day items. In a bin they had all these lovely bright, foiled (very shiny) Large hearts, and other very shiny items. BEWARE, DO NOT look at them. Whoa, that's all I can say, "whoa." They sent me for a loop, my brain was not happy. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | SpaceCadet (01-24-2012) |
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01-24-2012, 08:07 PM
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I can understand your experience. I have similar problems. I also struggle with checkerboard patterns and some prints. The PCS visual processing can struggle to filter out the chaotic information.
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01-25-2012, 06:55 PM
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Wow. Who woulda thought? My advice... stick to the candy hearts! lol
Heal fast...
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Blessings to you... AMY Wife of 54 year old hubby who sustained TBI January 2011 downhill skiing. Hubby is: Machinist, off work since injury. 70% of the time feels really, really rotten (better! Used to be 99% of the time) 30% of time he just feels bad but can push thru to do something. Current Symptoms: Light & noise sensitivity, brain fog (lessened by Zoloft), extreme fatigue, balance issues (walks with cane), cognitive problems (slowed & more difficult thinking), overwhelmed easily. Difficulty falling asleep but then could stay asleep for 12 hours or more . (Uses CPAP machine while sleeping due to apnea NOT caused by TBI) All symptoms increased by stress, fatigue & crowds. Jostling movements (walking briskly, bumpy rides) are VERY bad & cause severe set-back Seems to help: Taking 150mg Zoloft at night for symptom control, especially helps with "brain flips / swishing when walking" and brain fog (helped). 300 mg Gabapentin (100 3xdaily) for headaches (works pretty well. Minor headaches are eased by combined Acetaminophen & aspirin). Xanax for anxiety, but also seems to slow the overstimulation feeling when out-and-about. Feels best while lying down (vertical position seems to bring on symptoms) Misc: Clear EEG, clear MRI'S (2 of them). No cut, bump or bruise after accident - all damage internal . Oddly enough, he's not bothered at ALL by tv . Praise the Lord he has NO difficulty driving. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | themaidquit (01-26-2012) |
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01-26-2012, 08:51 AM
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Hey, try stepping out of the little warming/waiting booth at the train station when the train is still whizzing into place 4 feet in front of you.
Or rather, don't. Trust me. Yikes. |
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01-26-2012, 10:22 AM
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Now I understand why I felt the way I did during my testing...!!!
The MD placed a sheet of paper filled with small numbers in front of me and told me to put a strike out on all of the 6's.... I looked at the paper and immediately felt like I was going to vomit...I became dizzy and nauseous and told him to take the paper away... He did...(just thinking about that darn paper makes me anxious now!!!) At least I understand WHY that happened...now I need to know what to do about it so that it doesn't happen again 
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July 21, 2010, one month after starting my new job I sustained a concussion after standing up quickly from a sqatting position and subsequently being impaled by the corner of a metal filing cabinet in to the left side of my skull. Dx. Post Concussive Syndrome. Female, 45 years young . Mom of 3 boys (22,19,10)..Registered Nurse 16 years . Symptoms: Vertigo, difficulty concentrating, unable to multitask, fatigue, severe transient headaches..severity and location change frequently, anxiety, PTSD, tinnitus, "electrical like sensations" across the top of my head, "hot flashes", numbness and coolness to hands (worsens in A/C), very poor recall ability, processing and comprehension, difficulty finding words and completing thoughts, short term memory is awful. ~I will never give up on myself~ ~I run because I can. When I get tired, I remember those who can't run, what they'd give to have this simple gift I take for granted, and I run harder for them...I know they would do the same for me <3 |
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01-26-2012, 01:04 PM
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Just saw some exceedingly bright, fluorescent purses at a store. My friend kept remarking about them... I couldn't even look at them. It was like trying to look at a very bright light - a quick peek was all my eyes could handle.
Someone showed me some optical illusions - that gave me the whole "gonna throw up" feeling!
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Knocked heads with my brother (October 2010). Don't worry... he's fine! . Partial list of symptoms: (Physical - noise/light sensitivities, balance problems, headaches, sleeplessness) (Mental - brain fog, severe lack of awareness, difficulty expressing ideas - or thinking in the first place!, struggle with simple problems) (Emotional - anger, depression, inability to handle/control emotions) (Social - generally inept - thanks to everyone for allowing me to "practice" some social and communication skills on this forum) "The person in the mirror wasn't me and I didn't like her either. But, I looked beyond the mirror and slowly became the person I am." ~ Sandee Rager |
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