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04-06-2013, 10:36 AM
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I have to say that fatigue and pain also has a lot to do with motivation levels. Today I have done very little, I have been very tired, needed to sleep after lunch, my pain levels are up and I have no motivation today. I am probably paying the price for working 2 days this week, and I am scheduled to work 3 next week, including an 8-5. I only hope it gets better!
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04-06-2013, 10:44 AM
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not to derail this thread... but mouse your back to work schedule sounds VERY aggressive! Is it not possible to stay at the same level for a couple weeks to give your body a chance to get used to that before increasing to the next level? When my NP has talked about my eventual return to work it was much more gradual than this. 2 hour days and not increasing for a couple weeks, etc.
Congratulations on making the jump back to work, now please be careful and don't over do it! CC
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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world. Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances. Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident. The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful! My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better! |
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04-06-2013, 11:03 AM
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You are right. I over did it yesterday, was up at 7am, worked 8 to 1pm, 45 minute drive there and back each way, and then went shopping in the afternoon (which brought noise sensitivity back temporarily), then stayed up till 1230 watching TV last night. Paying the price now and all day today, I will not be having a day like that again for a while, I have no motivation for anything today.
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