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Old 01-16-2013, 07:25 AM #1
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Hi Everyone!

I woke up and wow, never felt better. I smiled for the first time in ever, I actually didn't feel nauseous. My body was super tired though, so I went to sleep again, it wasn't full sleep, but I felt refreshed. When I forced myself to eat this morning, it was easier than most days. In fact, I ate the banana so fast it made my head spin! (Not literally) All I could think about was school and my friends and wow, i just don't believe it. The only thing I did feel this morning was a bit of anxiety so I lit up some candles to ease me. I still had a bit of middle of the night insomnia, woke up at 3:40 am, but surprisingly forced myself back to a bit of sleep. So, I don't know and I really can't tell if I am recovering or if its the supplements or its the fact I forced myself back to sleep. My neck still hurts a bit though. Hopefully this too shall pass.
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College Student in Information Technology and avid PC Gamer, hit the back of my head against a bunk bed and went unconscious for 3 minutes back in 10-28-2012.

Symptoms: Occipital Neuralgia.
2 MRI's and CT normal.

Currently going through Paxil withdrawals, and psych has me on L-Theanine, Benadryl for zaps, and Lemon Balm. It has eased it by a bit, so I am continuing the treatment till 1 month from now.

Made a 98% recovery on April 8, 2013 with only symptoms of pinched nerves/Occipital Neuralgia in the head and is being treated with injections and physical therapy.

Was experiencing:
Migraines, Headaches, Nausea and Vomiting, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Depression, Major Insomnia, Brain Fog, Tinnitus, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Major Heart Palpitations, Occipital Neuralgia has eased a bit.

Vitamins and Medicines: , L-Theanine, Omega 3 Super DHA 900mg, Stress B-Complex Extra Strength, Potassium Gluconate 1000mg, Magnesium Malate 1250mg, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Methylcobalamin B-12 5000 mcg, Vitamin C 500mg, Lemon Balm.

Things that helped me: My Vitamin Regimen, Medication, Earplugs (Love these!), Nature Sounds, Hydrotherapy, Neck Pillow with Heat, Heating Pads, Resting, Being Outside!
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Old 01-16-2013, 08:16 AM #2
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Glad to hear you are having a good day!! Waking that way is worth a million bucks! (Funny that we take it for granted until we don't have it!)

Here's a huge tip: If you are having a good day, resist the urge to over do it!!! Feeling good, you'll find yourself wanting to do all kinds of things you normally struggle with. If you over do it, you will feel 10x worse later today or tomorrow.

Just enjoy the good feelings
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.)

Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles,
Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory;
Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety;

Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy
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A wise person once said to me, "Be glad you are having a good day. No matter how feel tomorrow, no one can take this good day away from you!"

Glad it's a good one!!
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mTBI and PCS after sledding accident 1-17-2011

Was experiencing:
Persistent headaches, fatigue, slowed cognitive functions, depression
Symptoms exacerbated by being in a crowd, watching TV, driving, other miscellaneous stress & sensory overload
Sciatica/piriformis syndrome with numbness & loss of reflex


Largely recovered after participating in Nedley Depression Recovery Program March 2012:

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Eowyn Rides Again: My Journey Back from Concussion

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