FAQ/Help |
Calendar |
Search |
Today's Posts |
![]() |
|
Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS). |
Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
![]() |
#1 | ||
|
|||
Member
|
It was epic. It lasted for 35 minutes. She was just beside herself with hunger, but didn't know it, and she gets in this mode where she doesn't know what to do with herself. She'll ask for something and then if you give it to her, she'll say she doesn't want it and that she wants something else, and it can go on and on and on. Lots of screaming and crying.
But here's the thing: I was fine. I handled it totally fine, did not get upset and did not feel any escalation in symptoms. I think it's important just to keep perspective on things and to acknowledge the little signs of progress you notice along the way. Stress can still ratchet up my symptoms on occasion, but this has gotten so much better over time. If you're still struggling in these kinds of situations, know that it will get better for you! It's been 8+ months since I first sought treatment, and despite some recent setbacks, I am still 85% better than I was and heading back to 90% better. I hope you all will be able to celebrate some small successes today!
__________________
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. |
||
![]() |
![]() |
"Thanks for this!" says: | anon22217 (05-15-2013), berkeleybrain (05-13-2013), Consider (05-15-2013), Mokey (05-13-2013), poetrymom (05-13-2013) |
![]() |
#2 | |||
|
||||
Member
|
Glad to hear you are heading towards that 90%! It's a big accomplishment.
![]()
__________________
College Student in Information Technology and avid PC Gamer, hit the back of my head against a bunk bed and went unconscious for 3 minutes back in 10-28-2012. Symptoms: Occipital Neuralgia. 2 MRI's and CT normal. Currently going through Paxil withdrawals, and psych has me on L-Theanine, Benadryl for zaps, and Lemon Balm. It has eased it by a bit, so I am continuing the treatment till 1 month from now. Made a 98% recovery on April 8, 2013 with only symptoms of pinched nerves/Occipital Neuralgia in the head and is being treated with injections and physical therapy. Was experiencing: Migraines, Headaches, Nausea and Vomiting, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Depression, Major Insomnia, Brain Fog, Tinnitus, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Major Heart Palpitations, Occipital Neuralgia has eased a bit. Vitamins and Medicines: , L-Theanine, Omega 3 Super DHA 900mg, Stress B-Complex Extra Strength, Potassium Gluconate 1000mg, Magnesium Malate 1250mg, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Methylcobalamin B-12 5000 mcg, Vitamin C 500mg, Lemon Balm. Things that helped me: My Vitamin Regimen, Medication, Earplugs (Love these!), Nature Sounds, Hydrotherapy, Neck Pillow with Heat, Heating Pads, Resting, Being Outside! |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
"Thanks for this!" says: | DFayesMom (05-15-2013) |
Reply |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|