FAQ/Help |
Calendar |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS). |
Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
06-03-2012, 04:06 PM | #1 | ||
|
|||
Junior Member
|
I'm curious if anyone knew how PCS affects pregnancy and does it increase the likelihood of miscarriage?
|
||
Reply With Quote |
06-03-2012, 05:44 PM | #2 | ||
|
|||
Legendary
|
It should not effect the pregnancy but the pregnancy should benefit the PCS since it causes an increase in progesterone. Progesterone is a neuro-protectant to assist the neurological development of the baby. This same benefit would be available to the PCS subject.
The only concern would be to be careful or avoid anti-depressant drugs as they can cause problems. The raging hormones may cause a bit of roller coaster but that is to be expected.
__________________
Mark in Idaho "Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10 |
||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: | camyam73 (06-03-2012) |
06-03-2012, 07:37 PM | #3 | ||
|
|||
Member
|
I was on progesterone as fertility treatments after my pcs started... it really helped, so with any luck the natural progesterone produced by a pregnancy will have the same effect.
__________________
Feb 24, 2012 - Slipped on a large puddle of ice at work, hitting the back of my head. No loss of consciousness, so I assumed I'd be back at work within a few days. I was wrong. When resting, symptoms are low. With exertion, I still suffer from fatigue, migraines, vision problems, problems thinking or reading, troubles sleeping, issues finding or getting words to my mouth when the headaches are bad, tinnitus, and thyroid issues which I think are due to the concussion. Seen one specialist, and now a few others through insurance review of my case. Hoping for further treatment. |
||
Reply With Quote |
06-03-2012, 08:19 PM | #4 | ||
|
|||
Member
|
My Dr. recently told me that there is a 50% chance that pregnancy will alleviate PCS and a 50% chance that it will aggravate PCS. She says it's really a toss up and that every woman's brain injury is different and that pregnancy can effect the recovery process either way depending on the brain. She's seen it go both ways.
|
||
Reply With Quote |
08-17-2012, 11:24 PM | #5 | ||
|
|||
New Member
|
I'm really curious about this topic as well. I found out last week I'm expecting and have had PCS for about 5 months.
I initially was pretty terrified about dealing with the pcs symptoms with no medication but I'm at a good place now. I was feeling really good for almost a week but had some dizziness and pain/pressure in my ears today. I dont have an appointment with the doc until Wednesday. In the mean time I'm trying to find answers to my questions online and am coming up with nothing. I did read about the benefit of progesterone. Anyone talk to their doc about the delivery effecting symptoms? My concern would be the stress/straining would exacerbate the symptoms. That is many months away for me so hoping for a lot of healing between now and then. Best to you all |
||
Reply With Quote |
05-11-2013, 04:31 PM | #6 | ||
|
|||
New Member
|
Hi mamas! I was wondering an update if you got pregnant and how it effected your PCS? I am 15 months pcs and although my financial situation is not ideal, I feel so ready.....
|
||
Reply With Quote |
05-11-2013, 07:31 PM | #7 | ||
|
|||
Member
|
I didn't know at the time that I had PCS. I just thought it was baby brain + being off my ADD meds. In retrospect, that period of time makes much more sense.
I was a disaster at work, but people were nice to me and I just did not care about my job performance. I know that sounds bad, but I was just so chock full of happy pregnancy hormones! Nothing mattered to me but having my baby! Even though I had some physical problems, I was a pretty happy mama. I think it depends on who you are and how you handle hormones. My labor went on for 20 hours and then I ended up needing a c-section. I don't remember my PCS symptoms being an issue. I don't think I would have even noticed a headache if I'd had one. I was just focused on having the baby! So I can't really answer as to whether my pcs symptoms were worse when pregnant, but I can tell you my criteria for having #2. I need to be physically strong and emotionally well. Pregnancy is hard on your body, and since I had a neck injury, I really need to make sure it's healed enough for me not to be dealing with pain all the time. I need to be emotionally stable to get off my antidepressants. I'm not there yet, but I hope to be soon!
__________________
I have recovered my cognitive function, and I've overcome severe vertigo through sensory integration therapy. Wellbutrin has helped me escape depression. I have recently had a few stress-related migraines, as well as headaches stemming from eye strain. I'm also dealing with tinnitus, lack of stamina, extreme light sensitivity, and eye pain. Diagnosed with 9 different vision issues: convergence insufficiency, pursuit eye movement deficit, egocentric visual midline shift, photophobia, visual information processing delays, accommodative insufficiency, saccadic eye movement deficit, lack of coordination, and central peripheral visual integration deficit. *First concussion: October 2010. I was pregnant and got rear ended. I associated my mild PCS symptoms with baby brain and blamed my light sensitivity on allergies and dry eyes. *Second concussion: December 2011. I hit my head on a wooden beam, saw stars but did not lose consciousness, and I had very disturbing PCS symptoms but didn't go to the doctor. *Third concussion: August 2012. I caused a car accident as a result of PCS symptoms. Thankfully no one was injured but me. My husband confronted me, and I finally sought help and took medical leave from work. My symptoms worsened, and I developed severe vertigo. *Fourth concussion: November 2012. I was riding in a car with a friend and we were hit head on by a driver who lost control of her car. I didn't have a big increase in PCS symptoms. |
||
Reply With Quote |
05-11-2013, 07:43 PM | #8 | |||
|
||||
Member
|
I have a teenage daughter and I have had PCS for almost 2years.I am at the opposite of you I am single, cannot take BC, and the thought of me down the road to physically be pregnant with all my medical issues I am a one and done women.I am getting surgery on Monday a essure so I will be not pregnant ever again.
If I do ever get married again it would have to be someone that would be ok with adoption. Good luck and I wish you the best.
__________________
What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
|||
Reply With Quote |
Reply |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
tos and pregnancy | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome | |||
Pregnancy and MS | Multiple Sclerosis | |||
Pregnancy & PN | Peripheral Neuropathy | |||
CFS and pregnancy at 40 | Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue | |||
Pregnancy and RSD | Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD and CRPS) |