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11-28-2013, 03:08 AM
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Hi again,
What do you guys think about playing video games for recovery? I know it is recommended to not read/play games, think too hard, do math etc after a concussion because it triggers and headaches and slows recovery. However, when I asked my neurologist, he says that stimulation is good for recovery when you can handle it. 4 months in, I can play video games without headaches coming on; however, my thinking is still noticeably impaired. I now know what it feels like to be a stupid person. So, what do you guys think about this theory?
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Assault: July 20 (Assaulted by two ** in the same night. pounded on after I was knocked out for 30-1min ** Symptoms right after injury: Decreased thinking, memory, and attention. Feel stupider all around. Head pressure/fog in the head. Balance is off. Motor coordination in left hand is decreased. Loss of interest in activities. Vertigo/dizziness when turning head. Fatigue. Started getting left hand tremors middle of November. . |
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11-28-2013, 04:06 AM
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The symptoms from playing video games will likely not manifest until the next day. You want blood flow to the brain without stressing it. Play solitaire with real cards. The need to handle the cards will slow the pace of the game so your brain is not over-taxed. Stimulation is important for people who have been in a coma as a way to help the brain wake up. I don't think your neuro understands concussions.
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11-28-2013, 08:38 AM
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Hi there
I played a lot of scrabble on a tablet and it was calming for me. Keep in mind, no 2 injuries are the same. Give Mark's suggestion a try too. Play some real cards with a real deck and a solo game. All for now 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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12-13-2013, 04:49 AM
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Assault: July 20 (Assaulted by two ** in the same night. pounded on after I was knocked out for 30-1min ** Symptoms right after injury: Decreased thinking, memory, and attention. Feel stupider all around. Head pressure/fog in the head. Balance is off. Motor coordination in left hand is decreased. Loss of interest in activities. Vertigo/dizziness when turning head. Fatigue. Started getting left hand tremors middle of November. . Last edited by Chemar; 12-13-2013 at 07:22 AM. Reason: Extremely long link causing forum problem |
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12-17-2013, 04:14 PM
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I've played video games as part of my recovery. I didn't do so until I was comfortable to actually see bright light for an extended period of time. Even the noise sometimes was overwhelming.
But with time and incremental exposure, working up to longer sessions, video games help with cognitive function and stimulation. It was better than going outside at times. The fun factor was very important. I was worried I couldn't drive and shift properly in the virtual world! 
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Hit by a car while on a training ride on a bicycle Aug. 17, 2011. Loss of consciousness, road rash, left leg issues, head trauma, broken bicycle. Dealing with PCS - short term memory loss, verbal memory loss, attention loss, slow processing speed, irritability, anxiety, word-finding troubles, impulsive, tinnitus, fatigue, OCD. Intellect intact, motor skills intact, other cognitive skills intact. Motivated to get better! |
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