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12-13-2013, 02:19 PM
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I have been working out at gym. I walk two and a half kilometers to catch a bus to the gym. On Monday and Wednesday I do my workout which was given to me by a gym instructor who has given me things to improve my balance and coordination. On the Tuesday and Thursday i do swimming. I have now done 1000m, as I am thinking of returning to my last country to do a race in a dam which is over 1600m. There is a handicapped/disabled race, and I have no pressure or expectation to win, but want to complete the race.
I had a diffuse axonal injury in January this year and have been told I would take 5-10 years to recover. I would like to know if it is possible that I am doing too much too soon. I don't feel tired or exhausted when I am working out, but have been more dizzy lately. I have no expectation of reducing my workouts, but I don't wish to damage my brain further, or delay healing. Please anyone, could you advise me. Thanks |
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12-14-2013, 12:58 AM
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My opinion is that your are not making things worse but you will likely not recover to the level you would if you took time off from working out. The swimming would be the only exercise that I would suggest.
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12-14-2013, 07:09 AM
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Hi Nutkin
I think Mark is right. Exercise has been discussed many times here. The bottom line for me is symptoms. If you are feeling dizzy, those symptoms are telling you something. It's your job now to decide and figure out what message they are sending you. Keep on healing! 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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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Mark in Idaho (12-14-2013) |
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