Fatigue is a major symptom with PCS. I am at month 5 also and have returned to work. Not my choice. **** poor nueros decision. Every day is tiring and by the end of the week I am generally feeling all the effects. I.E. symptoms increased.

I do not feel the total exhaustion I did at the beginning. But I tire very easily and have to take frequent breaks. Prior to my injury I was very active. 60+ hour work weeks. Gym 5 to 6 days a week with 2 hour work outs. ...

I am no where near pre injury but I am confident that my quality of life is in my hands. Focus on healing first, then carefully and slowly addressing your issues one at a time. Be patient, be kind to yourself, this is not a race. You will get there.

Thank you all for you kind support and replies.

I am happy to hear that you emphasize that most of us do get better, thank you for sympathizing and being so supportive! It does help.

Typing is really my worst enemy and bring the headache right back immediately. I really dont understand the connection between typing or writing by hand, and the headaches. Anyone have any ideas?

Regarding Mark's advice on going to a NUCCA specialist,I am keen om giving it a shot. One problem is the lack of such practitioners here- I live in Sweden. But I am doing my best to find one. Are there any serious risks involved with NUCCA manipulation?

I have boosted my.vitamin supplies! Thanks Marrk in Idaho for the advice. I am also.looking into going to medical yoga and a mindfulness class. Really doing all I can to get better and to feel OPTIMISTIC about this.

Thank you all once again. I really appreciate the support.

Safina

You sound like you're not getting quality sleep. I have a similar problem. Your doctor might prescribe something for this. Brain injuries can disrupt the brain stem, which regulates sleep. You may be "sleeping" for 12 hours but not getting into deep REM sleep. It stinks, I know. But is something to look at.

Safina,

You may be able to find a physical therapist or physiotherapist who can do some gentle traction and manual manipulation to help with your neck. Some osteopaths have skills for working with this. Others are just too forceful. Most generic chiropractors are too aggressive. A NUCCA chiro uses very gentle and precise treatments that are not a risk.

Some have been prescribes a cervical collar to help support the head as the neck heals.

Hope you can find the help you need.

My best to you.

Your issues with typing are basically a language processing issue. When one sees or hears language the brain must decode it to process it. When a reply is made it must then be encoded and acted upon. This can be a very work intensive task for some brains. I happen to know this as my daughter was born with this cognitive deficit. For some one with pcs trying to type and struggling processing language it is no wonder you get a headache.