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Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS). |
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Okay, so a week ago, I thought I was getting a cold, but it never manifested and I realized it was probably just my allergies. My sinus cavities just seem swollen, as it's hard for me to breathe through my nose, but I am not actually very snotty. (Ew. Sorry for sharing that!)
Yesterday, my daughter, yet again, thwacked me in the head with her head, but this time she hit me at the outside corner of my eye. It really hurt for a few seconds, but then I felt okay. After a bit, I noticed a headache and took a muscle relaxer before bed. I woke up this morning and my face just hurt, right around my sinuses--my cheeks, around my eyes and my forehead. I went to my PCP this morning for unrelated reasons and so I asked her what could be going on with my sinuses. I'd forgotten about my daughter head-butting me at that moment, so I didn't mention it. She said it could be an infection and gave me a script for antibiotics, but she seemed unconvinced, and she said that if the pain didn't resolve, I should get a ct scan of my sinuses to make sure I didn't have polyps or something else going on. (I'm sick of being ill, so I'd really rather not get another CT scan. I think I've had 3 in the last 2 years.) So do you guys think it was the head hit that caused this pain in my face? Should I wait to take the antibiotics? (I'm allergic to a lot of them and other ones cause migraines, so I hate taking them!) What would you do in my situation?
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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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Depends on the color of mucus?I would say if it is green or yellow then take the antibiotics. Otherwise it could be sore from the hit or allergies?Apply cold to face if it is from the hit or If allergies you can use local bee honey or lemon in water for natural antihistamine.
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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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I've determined it's definitely sinus related, as I can hear popping in my sinuses. I know I'm overly sensitive to pain, but it does really hurt. That said, I'm still not sure it's not just really bad allergies. Still debating what to do.
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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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The best advice that I ever got for sinus pain was from an advice nurse. She told me to get a Sinus Rinse Kit in the drugstore and use it as often as I want.
Anytime my sinuses start acting up, that's what I use. Also, drink lots and lots of water. Skip the coffee. It can irritate the sinuses. Also, take long steamy showers. The steam helps clear the sinuses. You can also take a washcloth, wet it with hot water and put that over your face. Hope you feel better soon. ShellyK |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | DFayesMom (05-16-2013) |
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Thanks for responding. I started the antibiotic but before I did, I started feeling really nauseous. It has not subsided. I don't have much of a headache or else I'd think I was having a migraine. My eyes feel like the worst eye strain you have ever felt. My face feels like someone used a meat tenderizer on it. I'm trying not to complain to my family, so I'm complaining here! I feel HORRIBLE. Worst thing is, it's my birthday tomorrow.
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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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I've been dealing with lots of sinus issues since I hit my head, and never had them in the past. I also have similar symptoms - pressure and pain in the face, sometimes a dry congested nose, odd popping and clicking coming from somewhere inside my head, ear pressure, headaches.
Try to get a referral to an ENT if you can. I had one do a CT scan of my sinuses and do a nasal endoscopy and he was able to diagnose me with sinusitis. Without these tests it is much harder to really be able to know what is going on.
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March 3, 2013: Directly hit top of head while jumping, impact went straight down neck and spine. Symptoms: Congested/plugged ears (along with post naasal-drip and drainage down back of throat), increased tinnitus, sound sensitivity, minor imbalance, difficulty concentrating, difficulty reading and focusing on words and moving objects. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | DFayesMom (05-17-2013) |
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