[CW21]

Quick Question:

Recap: First concussion Septmeber 3rd, had all the standard PCS symptoms, no anxiety, recovered after 1.5 months.

Second concussion received after a month and half after being symptom free. Had all standard PCS symptoms for 3 weeks.

After 3 weeks i started getting high levels of anxiety and i am pretty sure i even had a panic attack. Over the three week period i took Xanax three times. Had an MRI and CT scan done. No longer taking anything.

Since my anxiety and panic attack three weeks ago, i have been experiencing the following NEW symptoms that were never present in my previous recovery:

Extreme leg weakness and uncomfortableness especially at night
weird sensations in my entire body
overall muscle fatigue
poor circulation
muscle twitching all over
feeling of heartbeat in head

Now, since Friday, i have been getting better sleep and my anxiety has been relatively low. I also have been much better with my Head fog and grogginess however i my legs are still extremely weak and anytime i rasie my heartrate, i can feel my heartbeat in my head.

Why did i not experience this in my first concussion? If these new symptoms are caused by anxiety then will they go away as fast as they came?

[cyclecrash]

are you taking any new medications or supplements? I know supplements are supposed to be all natural but they can cause allergic type reactions too. Fatigue, weakness and shakes and the like can be reactions to vitamins/supplements. I know I've had funny things happen after taking new supplements.

Any changes in your diet? I don't eat or drink dairy products and one time I was using soy milk in my shakes instead of almond milk and couldn't figure out why I ached all over. As soon as the soy milk was gone and I went back to almond milk the aches went away. I waited a couple months and tried it again and same thing happened. Organic/non gmo soy milk doesn't seem as bad but in general now I avoid soy milk.

Anxiety can also cause a LOT of symptoms and hopefully once it's under control you will feel much better.

Just some thoughts.

CC

[CW21]

Thanks for the reply Cycle-

I am taking some suppliments and vitamins but they are all things that i taken before except for a B-complex which is called "positive thoughts" and it has some herbs in there.

I also complelty quit drinking coffee / caffiene about three weeks ago. I used to drink a big cup of coffe every morning for the last 15 years.

My legs are my biggest concern.

Originally Posted by cyclecrash

are you taking any new medications or supplements? I know supplements are supposed to be all natural but they can cause allergic type reactions too. Fatigue, weakness and shakes and the like can be reactions to vitamins/supplements. I know I've had funny things happen after taking new supplements.

Any changes in your diet? I don't eat or drink dairy products and one time I was using soy milk in my shakes instead of almond milk and couldn't figure out why I ached all over. As soon as the soy milk was gone and I went back to almond milk the aches went away. I waited a couple months and tried it again and same thing happened. Organic/non gmo soy milk doesn't seem as bad but in general now I avoid soy milk.

Anxiety can also cause a LOT of symptoms and hopefully once it's under control you will feel much better.

Just some thoughts.

CC

[Eowyn]

I would guess it could be a combination of caffeine withdrawal and whatever herbs are in your B-complex.

Anybody know how long caffeine withdrawal lasts?

Perhaps you could try a different B-complex without the additional herbs and see if you still have the same results?

[musiclover]

I like the points cycle crash made - all very valid. I've have found myself to be much more sensitive to anything since my concussions - new Meds, foods, smells, etc. Have you had any labs done? That might be a good place to start

[SillyRugger]

Sounds like anxiety to me, and this is coming from someone who suffered from anxiety BEFORE PCS. Anxiety can do a lot of weird things. Did you have any of those symptoms while taking xanax?

[swiftfoot55]

Some of those symptoms are similar to Xanax withdrawal symptoms, even if they are minor and you have only taken Xanax for a short amount of time.

[peacheysncream]

Dear CW21,

Low magnesium and calcium may be the reason for the muscle twitches and pain. Often seen in people with diet change. In england we have a product you can buy from a good health shop that you rub into your legs thats called restless legs. It works it calms down muscle twitching. Maybe you can find similar.

[Mark in Idaho]

I take gabapentin to settle my legs down. As was said already, magnesium and calcium are also important.