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12-03-2013, 02:43 PM | #1 | ||
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it's been four weeks since my accident I've had all the usual symptoms feeling foggy dizzying still don't know what day it is I can't remember what happened yesterday or this morning unless I really think about it
on Saturday I woke up convinced it was April but at least I can remember that happened on Saturday the pressure in my head moved down so its more at the bottom of my skull but it isn't as intense as it has been is this a start to recovery or will it all start up again? I know no one Can say exactly but are these good signs? I'm asking be ause it used to be if I had a good day I would pay for it the next |
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12-03-2013, 11:20 PM | #2 | |||
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Hello Nevergone
Sorry to hear of your struggles. 4 weeks in is very early days for this journey. I can't speak to your particular symptoms, but I can tell you what I believe recovery feels and looks like for a brain injury. First of all I hope you are getting plenty of rest, limiting screens and keeping yourself calm. This is really important. Also check out the vitamin and stickies thread to see what you can do with nutrition to help yourself. As for good days or better days, those will come in time once your brain is better. But recovery from a brain injury is not like bone healing or getting over the flu. You won't just wake up one day and find that it is all over. Brain healing is slow and everyone has a different rate of recovery. When you do feel better, then you can slowly add things back to your life. Try a very short walk, but don't walk to exhaustion. Don't try to run and lift weights or get the blood pumping all over your body and in your brain in hard way. You do want to move the blood, but gently. When you can walk a distance for a few weeks, then add on a little more and see how that goes. If an activity makes you tired or overwhelmed, then stop it right away and hole up in your room for some brain rest. I hope this helps you get a picture of what brain healing is like. I know it took me awhile to understand it, but these words helped me. This is a marathon and not a race. Be gentle with yourself and calm and I hope you have a support system around you. Keep asking questions here too and others will help you. Sincerely, Poetrymom
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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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12-03-2013, 11:37 PM | #3 | ||
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Having a good day does not mean you can return to regular activities. When you have two weeks of good days or without a specific symptom that was chronic, then you can consider that improvement.
It may be OK to do some simple activities on those good days. Any stress or pushing it and most of us pay the next day or even week. Been there, done that, learned to accept that sometimes I need to plan on having a few bad days because I need to take on the stressful or over-stimulating day. We each have to learn our limits. My best to you.
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12-04-2013, 12:34 AM | #4 | ||
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Feeling more normal is worthy but there will be days. Rest and setting limits remains the rule. A regular touch stone for work is vital. Almost 2 years post concussion and know I remain changed.
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12-04-2013, 12:00 PM | #5 | ||
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I feel this thread cursed me as today I've gone back the pressure in my head is back but not as bad however I keep getting tingles in my left hand and I feel weak again and dizzy and sick
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12-04-2013, 09:55 PM | #6 | |||
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Hi never
The symptoms are telling you something. Eventually, you will learn to interpret what their meaning is for you. My symptoms of light and sound sensitivity are back a bit so I am overdoing something and will have to limit my time here. Hope you find your healing place within. Sincerely, poetrymom
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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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