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08-20-2013, 08:55 AM
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What alternative / complementary treatments do you recommend?
My son-in-law suffered a concussion after falling off his bicycle 9 months ago. There has been slow improvement but he is unable to return to school or work. He has fuzzy head most of the time, can not be in noisy surroundings or with many people, is tired, can no longer sing or play an instrument, sleeps alot but has trouble sleeping at night, can't exercise, nor take buses, is tired after walking a few blocks, etc. We have seen some minor improvement, but.... The neurologist says that it may just take time and more time. What can we do to nurture the process? He has tried cranio-sacral therapy, seen an oesteopath, increased his vitamins. We are considering hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Please, any guidance, you can give will be much appreciated. |
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08-20-2013, 04:29 PM
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I'm so sorry for your son's injury. It must be frightening to watch his change. He will get better. It just does take time.
One thing I found helpful is acupuncture. Look at the vitamin thread on top of this bulletin board--fish oil has been helpful. Rest-no reading, computer, etc., is vital. The brain will need time to rebuild and to strengthen. Be well!
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The event: Rear ended on freeway with son when I was at a stop in stop and go traffic July 2012. Lost consciousness. Post-event: Diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, ptsd, whiplash, peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction and convergence insufficiency. MRI/CT scans fine. Symptoms: daily headaches, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, cognitive fog, light/noise sensitivities, anxiety/irritability, fatigued, convergence insufficiency, tinnitus and numbness in arms/legs. Therapies: Now topamax 50mg daily; Propanolol and Tramadol when migraine. Off nortryptiline and trazodone. Accupuncture. Vitamin regime. Prism glasses/vision therapy. Vestibular therapy 3month. Gluten free diet. Dairy free diet. On sick leave from teaching until Sept. 2014. |
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08-20-2013, 04:40 PM
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How did you know you needed vision thereapy?
Why prism glasses? |
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08-20-2013, 05:10 PM
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I can relate to the fuzzy(foggy) head. I suffered for a year before I figured out my vision was a large part of the problem. Many people who have major concussions also have convergence insufficiency. You can have 20/20 vision and still have this. Try to find a Dr. that can diagnose this and prescribe prism/tinted glasses(there aren't that many).
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08-20-2013, 07:52 PM
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I was prescribed prism glasses when I was diagnosed with accommodation and convergence insufficiency (ie my eyes don't work together in binocular function).
The symptoms, for me: hard to read any email, short passages, or watch tv. I felt my eyes going cross eyed; the lines seemed to jump and when I drive the signs are blurry and jumpty. I have 20/20 vision, it is just not clear. 4 months after the accident, I couldn't track a moving pen without vomiting during a doctor visit prompted a visit with neuro-opthalmologist.
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The event: Rear ended on freeway with son when I was at a stop in stop and go traffic July 2012. Lost consciousness. Post-event: Diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, ptsd, whiplash, peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction and convergence insufficiency. MRI/CT scans fine. Symptoms: daily headaches, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, cognitive fog, light/noise sensitivities, anxiety/irritability, fatigued, convergence insufficiency, tinnitus and numbness in arms/legs. Therapies: Now topamax 50mg daily; Propanolol and Tramadol when migraine. Off nortryptiline and trazodone. Accupuncture. Vitamin regime. Prism glasses/vision therapy. Vestibular therapy 3month. Gluten free diet. Dairy free diet. On sick leave from teaching until Sept. 2014. |
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08-20-2013, 08:16 PM
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Acupuncture definately helped me. I don't know how or why, but it helped my skull pain and tinnitis too.
It may not work for everyone, but if you can find someone in your area that does the community works model, it is worth it to give that a try. With community works, they don't bill insurance and you can pay what you can. take care pm
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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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| "Thanks for this!" says: | MiaVita2012 (08-21-2013) |
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08-20-2013, 09:09 PM
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I would give homeopathy a try. It significantly improved me. I use a homeopath named Dana Ullman. You can research him online and find all his contact info there. He does over the phone consultations. There are other homeopaths that im sure a quite well versed in concussions and could just as effectively help out your son in law. He was able to significantly improve my symptoms and I am pretty much completely healed after his remedy and time. Dont worry, he will heal I promise it just takes time like everyone says. Make sure he lays off the alcohol and drugs (tobacco) those will slow down healing.
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08-21-2013, 09:53 AM
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Reflexology was a great help to me.
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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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