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10-15-2013, 08:49 AM
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I took the non drowsy Gravol with Ginger Root again yesterday and seemed to help a bit with the dizziness/nausea. Not a miracle solution, but anything natural that takes the edge off is something I'm interested in. Will continue the Gravol and post results. Neck is quite sore this morning. Hoping that physio helps tomorrow. Thanks all for the input. This forum seems great. Hoping we can help each other heal up! |
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10-15-2013, 08:57 AM
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Was also going to ask what people are taking for OTC anti inflammatory when tinnitus is present? Advil (ibuprofen) seems to make the ringing in the ears worse for me and causes me to focus more closely on it. Last time I took Advil I also had intense body shakes, so wary of it at this point.
Pharmacist recommended I try Naproxen (Aleeve). |
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10-19-2013, 05:20 PM
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It does get better. It can take a short while but it can take a long time!
I'm three years into PCS after a fall on the ice and, although not fully recovered, I'm nowhere near the zombie I was two years ago. It's can be slow going, but if you look after yourself and give yourself the time you need to recover you will make progress. Trying to rush recuperation will normally have the adverse effect. Rest, relaxation and learning to listen to your body's needs are the best way forward. Have you looked into Alexander Technique? It helped me a lot in conjunction with Physio. Medication also helped me in the short term with some aspects of PCS but it can bring it's own problematic side effects. It can be hard to tell which symptom comes from PCS and which comes from the medication. Keeping a log book/diary is a good way to chart and keep track of your symptoms. Knowing that you are recovering, no matter how fast or slow, is good to know. Writing things down can also help with confusion and loss of memory. Good luck to you. |
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10-19-2013, 07:35 PM
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Hoping mine improves a little bit. I don't know if I could deal with this for 2 + years.
The non drowsy Gravol (primary ingredient Ginger Root) does seem to be surprisingly effective. Like I said before, not a miracle solution, but takes nausea and dizziness away quickly (a few minutes sometimes). It also keeps it away for a few hours. Surprising. Anyway, I recommend trying it if you don't like feeling doped on Gravol and/or prescription meds. |
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10-20-2013, 12:05 AM
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Hang in there! It is not a long haul for everyone (me...unfortunately...yes...very long!).
Focus on getting through each hour. Have a mini strategy for each hour...then it will be hours..then days! You will improve. Setbacks occur, which are very discouraging. But I think of them as periods of consolidation! Not easy. But you will get better!
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What happened: Legs pulled forward by a parent's hockey stick while resting at the side of the rink at a family skate....sent me straight back. I hit the back of my head (with helmet) on the ice, bounced a few times, unconscious for a few minutes. September 11, 2011. Off work since then…I work part-time at home when I can. It has been hell but slowly feeling better (when I am alone☺). Current symptoms: Vision problems (but 20/20 in each eye alone!) – convergence insufficiency – horizontal and vertical (heterophoria), problems with tracking and saccades, peripheral vision problems, eyes see different colour tints; tinnitus 24/7 both ears; hyperacusis (noise filter gone!), labyrinthian (inner ear) concussion, vestibular dysfunction (dizzy, bedspins, need to look down when walking); partial loss of sense of smell; electric shocks through head when doing too much; headaches; emotional lability; memory blanks; difficulty concentrating. I still can’t go into busy, noisy places. Fatigue. Executive functioning was affected – multi-tasking, planning, motivation. Slight aphasia. Shooting pain up neck and limited mobility at neck. Otherwise lucky! Current treatments: Vestibular therapy, Vision therapy, amantadine (100 mg a day), acupuncture and physiotherapy for neck, slow return to exercise, magnesium, resveratrol, omega 3 fish oils, vitamins D, B and multi. Optimism and perserverance. |
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10-20-2013, 06:20 AM
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Hi there
As far as I know, there is nothing you can take for that tinnitus in your ear(s) I still have it a little bit, but it has mostly gone. It comes back when I am very tired. So, it's my inner warning bell that my brain is really maxed. I did find that acupuncture helped me and it seemed to help the tinnitus. At any rate, acupuncture helped me relax and learning to relax as best you can and go with this PCS journey is important. Hang in there. It's awful to feel awful, but here's wishing you better days to come. Sincerely 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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10-24-2013, 10:24 AM
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I also found like PMom that is a warning of getting tired or from consuming a substance such as MSG, food coloring, caffeine etc that will crank up the tinnitus. We have to try to eat as natural as we can to help with some of the symptoms of this complex syndrome.
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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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11-09-2013, 12:12 AM
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Thought I'd follow up. I'm feeling a little bit better. Dizziness still comes on when I over exert myself and barely leave the house anyone and try to rest as much as possible. Tinnitus is still there every day, all of the time. Neck still sore most days, but a little better. Weird numb sensations on top of scull still come and go. Still feel foggy on a regular basis (what I would compare to that feeling you get when you know a cold is coming on, just generally our of it and confused).
The most recent visit to the doc showed that I have low blood pressure (115/50) and results of a 24 hr holter monitor showed that my heart rate drops all the way down to 35 bpm when in deep sleep. They are now referring me to a cardiologist as well. The low BP is known to contribute to dizziness and vertigo symptoms. This could have been the reason I fell unconscious on Aug 2. |
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