[Mrs-B]

Hello everyone,

While I'm here dealing with a terrible headache and feeling nauseous, I was wondering how does the full recovery of PCS happens?
I read in other threads that a few of you recovered from previous PCS, so could you let us know how did it happened? The symptoms were just disappearing, one at time? Or it was the case of waking up one day and everything was back to normal again?

[Mark in Idaho]

Recover from PCS is usually slow. Those who spontaneously recover from their concussion usually recover in the first few weeks. The stats say that 85% recover in that time period.

The rest of us usually recover a symptom at a time. There is a saying about brain injuries. If you have seen one brain injury, you have seen ONE brain injury.

With your tendency for very low blood sugar, you may take a strange recovery path.

The important issues for you to consider is your need for good nutrition, good quiet rest, and low stress for a unknown number of weeks.

[Mrs-B]

I read somewhere that for someone that have PCS after first Concussion, statistics show that around 85% heal in less than a year.

Is that what happened on your first time Mark?!


Anyone else, please share your experience in getting better as well as dealing with the symptoms, I'm sure others would also appreciate it

[Mark in Idaho]

Actually, the statistic is that 85% heal spontaneously within a week or two. The rest of us can take weeks to years to recover. The stats also say that the longer one struggles, the greater the likelihood of a prolonged recovery period.

My first concussion at 10 years old left me unconscious for 30 minutes. I was hospitalized for three days because I was talking with slurred and slowed speech. I also had large abrasions wrapped from my fingers to half-way to my elbows. My face was also covered with scabs. I still have a small bump on my forehead after 47 years.

I though I recovered by 4 days but my report cards show how long I struggled. I became severely depressed and struggled with depression for a few years. Every time I bumped my head again, I would have more serious symptoms. The cumulative effect of concussions can be miserable. Most of my recovery has been from learning new ways to do things.

You are still very early in the cycle of recovery. You need to try to avoid anxiety. It is hard on a recovering brain. The most you can do to enhance your recovery is rest with a quiet mind. If you can find simple things to distract you, it will help. Playing simple card games with friends with quiet talk should be OK. Only one person talking at a time.

I hope you can find ways to get the quiet rest you need. Boredom can be a problem so anything you can do keep mildly occupied will be good.

My best to you.