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10-24-2013, 09:56 AM
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Hello-
About two and a half months ago, I hit the back of my head after fainting. After that I suffered some cognitive problems (minor), minor headaches, and vision problems. Since then, my symptoms have dissipated with the exception of my vision issues. My eyes feel slow and easily get overstimulated. I find myself staring frequently. My neurologist says to rest and the issues should resolve in the next few weeks, but it seems to be improving very slowly. It is difficult to go outside or into a restaurant or grocery story. I have been exercising, which seems to help. Has anyone else had problems with this? |
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10-27-2013, 07:53 PM
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Many have vision problems w concussions. prismatic glasses prescribed by a NORA certified optometrist are a God send.
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10-28-2013, 12:13 PM
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You need to be seen by a neuro-opthamologist or a NORA optomestrist. I agree with concussed lawyer. I would still be in a dark closet without prisms.
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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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