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So I am 3.5 years PCS and I finally have gotten some help that I needed! After being diagnosed with a vestibular disorder I met up with an incredible balance therapist.

Since the vision therapy made me too sick, we focused on regular physio to strengthen my core and work on balance. It has made life better, and it has helped me avoid re-injuring my shoulders from over compensating from the balance issue.

So I decided that I was going to reward myself and go to Tanzania, Africa and climb Mt Kilimanjaro. My physiotherapist and I worked on identifying triggers and I had a whole plan set up to make it as easy as possible to manage.

I wasn't able to summit, but I made it to the highest camp at 4700m before the symptoms were too much (I was taking anti-altitude sickness meds which were great!). Interesting how altitude sickness and PCS have such similar symptoms.

Oddly enough, I wasn't disappointed for not summiting. I was thrilled that I made it further than my Dr thought. And, I finally stopped pushing myself and listened to my body.

Hopefully this will lead to more success and better management of PCS.

Change can happen, it just may take a little while.