hello, I am hoping this forum can provide some information(I have already found some), encouragement, and understanding. I am 60+ female, fairly active, upbeat as a rule.

At the end of Nov. 2012, I missed a step, fell down a flight of stairs. I was unconscious for a short time. I was taken to ER, had xrays/CT scans=concussion, huge hematoma on back of head, broken finger, broken rib, tingling in arms. Xrays also showed bone spurs in C5-6, 6-7 that I did not know where there.

I fully expected to be 'well' in a week--little did I know. I have seen my PC dr. several times, neurologist once(Jan.)neurosurgeon(Mar.). Diagnosis=PCS, told to take it easy, but no specifics, cleared to start PT for back pain 8 weeks ago. Have been doing PT 2x week with therapist, plus exercises daily.

I had what I refer to as 'brain fog' for all of Dec., where I pretty much sat, read a little, listened to more than watched TV. Also had severe vertigo, continued mild tingling in arms--mostly at night when I was tired. As I felt better, would do more, but still nothing like my usual activity.

Mid-Feb. I developed tingling, electric like shocks when tilting chin/head down.These travel down both arms, spine, into the tops of my thighs. PC sent me for MRI, then neurosurgeon, who after performing extensive physical strength tests, and going over Ct scans/MRI, said wait a couple months, see if goes away.

I also have trouble in stores with what I call 'sensory overload'. Hard to describe to others---just not feeling right.

While back is much better, I still cannot stand or walk for long periods, so am only so active. I do spend time on computer, read, TV in between short periods of light housework. I have periodic spells of depression, sadness, pity party, oh poor me, I'll never get my life back. My husband has been true rock throughout all of this. He tries to get me to focus on how far I have come, but I still get frustrated, and down with no real time limit, list of instructions, or diagnosis as to what is causing the new nerve involvement.

Both PC and neurologist said it could take up to 6 mons. for symptoms to resolve themselves. Husband's doctor said maybe a year when he told him what happened. I think I will go crazy before then.

Thanks for listening. I hope that this has not been too long, or too depressing.