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Hello All-
First Posting. I had a concussion 1.5 years ago (long story), and still have many problems. One of the remaining problems is head sensitivity to motion. I feel pain or increased concussion symptoms, from walking, riding or driving in a car (bumps, turns), other movements etc. At this point I know that it is not a visual problem. I had my neck investigated pretty thoroughly, and that that is loosened up, not causing the problem. I think the head sensitivity is a typical symptom for concussion at first, but mine has not improved. Just wondering if this head motion sensitivity could be something other than PCS? I appreciate any comments. |
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Jim,
Welcome to NeuroTalk. Head sensitivity to light bumps or movement is not uncommon. I have lived with this symptom for decades. I doubt it has any other cause. I have learned many behavioral modifications. I never shake my head, not even to signify No. I am careful when driving or riding on a rough road. I am more purposeful with my movements. If you have any specific movements that cause you problems, post here an I will offer my personal solution. Please feel free to tell us about your other problems. Don't worry about telling a long story. Just use double paragraph spaces every five lines for those of us with visual scanning struggles. My best to you.
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Mark in Idaho "Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10 |
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I have similar issues. I have been told it is the damage to the vestibuar system. You may want to get that assessed so you can begin some retraining therapies, if needed.
Good luck!
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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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