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06-21-2013, 09:49 PM | #11 | ||
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it DOES get better but in very small steps..progress is measured in weeks not in days!!!! and it is a marathon!!
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06-22-2013, 09:52 AM | #12 | |||
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i only then began to experience symptoms april 9, why the delay in onset of symptoms? Also, considering how long its been now, have my symptoms / condition climaxed or is it possible for my condition to get worst?, aside the fact i have anxiety in which i have been managing now with meds. ED |
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06-22-2013, 12:04 PM | #13 | |||
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From what I understand people can (rarely) experience PCS for the first time up to 6 months after trauma.
My symptoms were delayed for about 3 to 4 weeks after head trauma in November 2012, but got progressively worse until Christmas, but then I collapsed in the New Year and things got worse again in January and worst of all in February. I would say that my symptoms have got progressively better after the 4 month point, and I am now nearly better with the help of medication. We all react differently, and no injury is ever the same, it is a rollercoaster, but eventually symptoms will come and go, until gradually they all disappear or are there in a greatly reduced form. You can get 100% better, keep yourself calm and try not to worry - it just takes time!
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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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06-22-2013, 12:49 PM | #14 | |||
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06-22-2013, 01:00 PM | #15 | |||
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Hit my head off the metal corner of my car door very hard, drove for 30 minutes and started getting dizzy. I then pulled over and lost consciousness and woke up with four people around me, went to hospital via ambulance and needed CT scan due to bradycardia.
Symptoms started coming and going/reducing 3 to 4 months after accident, but I thought I was nearly better at Christmas before getting worse than ever in January/February. I am now working/driving and leading a full life with the help of medication and pacing myself as I get better. You have plenty more ups and downs ahead of you but you will get there. Keep a diary to log symptoms/triggers/positives/negatives/fatigue levels/sleep pattern/good and bad days. This will help you see what works and will also help you record your progress. Good luck!
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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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06-22-2013, 03:38 PM | #16 | |||
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im having a bad day, depressed, crying a lot, family going through my mind, feelings of dispare, not sure i will get through this, my gut feeling im like this for life and that why i cry and think about my family...what have i done?
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06-22-2013, 05:01 PM | #17 | |||
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It isn't easy, I used to think the same thing, is it permanent? The answer is PCS is a temporary condition, although it can take a long time to get over for some of us. Stay positive, ignore the sceptics and believe you will get better!
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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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06-22-2013, 05:11 PM | #18 | |||
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06-22-2013, 06:48 PM | #19 | ||
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One of the most anxiety causing things you can do is compare time lines. No 2 people have similar time lines. What matters is understanding the behaviors, work-arounds and therapies that help people move forward in their small steps. Rather than post your email address, you can select the email option in your CP settings so people can email you through your screen name. Select User CP at the upper left and in your preferences/profile settings check Allow people to email me.
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06-23-2013, 07:10 AM | #20 | |||
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ED,
As Mark says, your better just to PM me, I would also edit your post by deleting your email because anyone could email you. I really hope your feeling a little better today!
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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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