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04-11-2013, 08:28 PM
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Hey everyone, I sustained a concussion about six months ago, I fainted and hit my head. Right now I feel pretty much symptom free, except for a mild headaches. I was wondering if the lingering of these symptoms could be caused by the fact I am driving. I drive a small vehicle, so it is often quite bumpy, but I am not sure that this could be stressing my brain.
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04-11-2013, 11:19 PM
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I would get really bad anxiety/panic that my whole upper body would go in muscle spasms and tension headaches. It could also be the bumps or maybe cognitive headaches.I drive now because I got anxiety/panic under control. Did you have any neck injuries or other injuries with the concussion?
I wish you the best
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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04-11-2013, 11:37 PM
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A bumpy ride can definitely cause symptoms. I have to be very careful about bumpy rides. It helps if you can roll your shoulders forward (slump or slouch) so your upper back can absorb some of the motions. There are seat cushions that should be able to help. Small cars tend to have stiff seats since they are trying to reduce weight to maximize mileage.
Good gas mileage is a trade off against ride comfort.
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04-11-2013, 11:44 PM
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I am getting a SUV so no one can run over me but a semi!lol!Yep those bumps are treacherous!
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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04-12-2013, 12:09 AM
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Get the safest car you can afford MiaVita! I had a Honda CVR which was quite safe BUT had a very bumpy ride. Now I have a honda minivan which is quite protected and smooth.
No matter what the car, we rely on others to drive safely.
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What happened: Legs pulled forward by a parent's hockey stick while resting at the side of the rink at a family skate....sent me straight back. I hit the back of my head (with helmet) on the ice, bounced a few times, unconscious for a few minutes. September 11, 2011. Off work since then…I work part-time at home when I can. It has been hell but slowly feeling better (when I am alone☺). Current symptoms: Vision problems (but 20/20 in each eye alone!) – convergence insufficiency – horizontal and vertical (heterophoria), problems with tracking and saccades, peripheral vision problems, eyes see different colour tints; tinnitus 24/7 both ears; hyperacusis (noise filter gone!), labyrinthian (inner ear) concussion, vestibular dysfunction (dizzy, bedspins, need to look down when walking); partial loss of sense of smell; electric shocks through head when doing too much; headaches; emotional lability; memory blanks; difficulty concentrating. I still can’t go into busy, noisy places. Fatigue. Executive functioning was affected – multi-tasking, planning, motivation. Slight aphasia. Shooting pain up neck and limited mobility at neck. Otherwise lucky! Current treatments: Vestibular therapy, Vision therapy, amantadine (100 mg a day), acupuncture and physiotherapy for neck, slow return to exercise, magnesium, resveratrol, omega 3 fish oils, vitamins D, B and multi. Optimism and perserverance. |
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04-12-2013, 07:22 AM
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Hi Mrs. Smith
The car rides were making me very dizzy. I am not even driving yet. Luckily I have a husband who can and will drive me to appts. etc. Not sure what you can do about it, but Mark had some strategies. For me, I have to close my eyes and not look at traffic or things around me if I feel that dizzy coming on. But that is not possible for you when you are driving. Can you take a bus? Or any other public transportation? Good luck in getting the car you need. Poetrymom or JJ
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013. Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines, Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something. Therapy I had: vestibular 3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling. 9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms. I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery. Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired. |
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04-12-2013, 04:53 PM
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Thanks for all they great replies. I also have been going to physiotherapy (had whiplash). My physiotherapist said I would get pretty bad headaches after the sessions, but does that mean it is causing more damage?
Basically I lay down on a bed and do a few exercises, involving slow repetitive movement of my head, which I assume is causing the increase in symptoms. But will this be detrimental in the long run? Im just not sure whether to continue with the physio. |
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