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Old 08-21-2013, 04:18 PM #3
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Hi Jace,

I could not drive earlier on in my recovery. My hubby drove everywhere and got me to all my appts.

When I was ready, I did really short trips (3 miles in and out of town) and took back roads to avoid the highway. It worked and it made me so tired too. Sometimes I'd take a 2 hour nap after a short drive.

Could you try a super short trip and have someone with you to just test how it goes?? If you got overwhelmed and needed to pull over then your driving buddy could take over.

It's just a thought.

Take care

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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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