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05-03-2013, 11:36 AM
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I have not been doing any exercise besides a small amount of walking for many months, I am putting on lots of weight even with a good diet. I was wondering if is fine to exercise on a stationary bike even if it increases symptoms a bit.
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05-03-2013, 11:56 AM
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I personally wouldn't do anything that increased headache or makes you feel like you are overdoing it. Could you try longer walks for now? I'm at the point where I'm going to start aerobic exercise, but it took a long time to get here! I've kept weight off by going for walks. I wasn't driving for a while, so I had to walk to get places!
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I have recovered my cognitive function, and I've overcome severe vertigo through sensory integration therapy. Wellbutrin has helped me escape depression. I have recently had a few stress-related migraines, as well as headaches stemming from eye strain. I'm also dealing with tinnitus, lack of stamina, extreme light sensitivity, and eye pain. Diagnosed with 9 different vision issues: convergence insufficiency, pursuit eye movement deficit, egocentric visual midline shift, photophobia, visual information processing delays, accommodative insufficiency, saccadic eye movement deficit, lack of coordination, and central peripheral visual integration deficit. *First concussion: October 2010. I was pregnant and got rear ended. I associated my mild PCS symptoms with baby brain and blamed my light sensitivity on allergies and dry eyes. *Second concussion: December 2011. I hit my head on a wooden beam, saw stars but did not lose consciousness, and I had very disturbing PCS symptoms but didn't go to the doctor. *Third concussion: August 2012. I caused a car accident as a result of PCS symptoms. Thankfully no one was injured but me. My husband confronted me, and I finally sought help and took medical leave from work. My symptoms worsened, and I developed severe vertigo. *Fourth concussion: November 2012. I was riding in a car with a friend and we were hit head on by a driver who lost control of her car. I didn't have a big increase in PCS symptoms. |
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05-03-2013, 03:10 PM
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The University of Buffalo advocates using exercise just below where you get symptoms.
Here is a link if this works. http://www.ubspectrum.com/news/ub-re...habilitation-i I try to go for walks too -- or some stretching exercises. It's hard to find that sweet spot of just enough but not too much. Good luck Poetrymom
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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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05-03-2013, 03:13 PM
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My acupuncturist says that exercise is good for blood flow which is good for my headaches but again nothing that feels too jarring on your head. I used to be a marathon runner but now find it too much to do even light jogging for a few minutes. Walking is where i'm at now.
But I think exercise in general is good for your general wellbeing but you need to be very very careful with a head injury. I didn't move for 3 months and then gained 30 lbs and honestly didnt' feel any better at all and head didnt improve. So i'm just starting out with light walking. Please be careful. Quote:
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05-04-2013, 12:35 PM
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My insurance Company has just paid for a one years membership. I am planning on taking restorative yoga and doing water exercise. The trick is to start really slow, even if it is only one minute on a stationary bike. You can build from there. I am now 14 months post accident and i am still very limited as to what i can do.
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05-04-2013, 08:34 PM
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Norma,
Be careful with any extreme yoga positions, especially any with a head down position.
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05-05-2013, 11:22 AM
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My advice would be to avoid exercise, especially if it causes headaches or fatigue. A gentle walk is the best exercise for now, because strenuous exercise delays recovery.
Your body and brain are under enough pressure already, without adding more stress. I also tried stationary bikes, crosstrainers and swimming but realise now they could provoke symptoms. This was all well intended, but was unfortunately counter-productive looking back. All I do is walk, because people shouldn't exercise until ALL symptoms have gone. I am at the end of my PCS journey but am still very reluctant to hit the gym in case I go backwards again. I share your frustration, because I went to the Gym 3 days a week. Patience is the key to recovery unfortunately!
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PCS following head injury November 2012. Experienced dizzyness, light and noise sensitivity, hypercusis, fatigue, insomnia, migraines, facial pain, problems concentrating, irritability, sensory overload, exercise intolerance. Symptoms mostly resolved, working full time and I am now mostly better. I wake 6am daily since my injury. Was experiencing daily Neuralgia which was controlled with Cymbalta 30mg, Lyrica 200mg daily. Now only on 30mg Cymbalta. |
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05-07-2013, 03:21 PM
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Alright, thanks. I was swimming for a while as well.
Is it normal for symptoms to go away for a while then come back, because around christmas time my symptoms appeared to have completely went away for about 3 weeks, I resumed normal activity, increased cognitive work, and now my symptoms are back. It's really like a roller coaster for me. |
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05-07-2013, 05:39 PM
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It is a rollercoaster, but the fact that your symptoms went away is an excellent sign. When my symptoms started coming and going this was the begining of the end of my PCS.
The key is to return to activity gradually, whilst allowing for regular rest. Keep a diary/journal because this will help you log what worked and what doesn't, it also helps you realise what progress you are making. I worked one day a week, then two, and have worked three days for the past six weeks. I am moving upto four days next week. It is a slow process, the key is to listen to what your body is telling you.
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PCS following head injury November 2012. Experienced dizzyness, light and noise sensitivity, hypercusis, fatigue, insomnia, migraines, facial pain, problems concentrating, irritability, sensory overload, exercise intolerance. Symptoms mostly resolved, working full time and I am now mostly better. I wake 6am daily since my injury. Was experiencing daily Neuralgia which was controlled with Cymbalta 30mg, Lyrica 200mg daily. Now only on 30mg Cymbalta. |
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