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Old 09-07-2014, 10:14 PM #21
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he is only doing one class at school. he is not running or raising his heartrate now. he has been doing this for 12 days now. he did heavy workouts all summer with headaches. the low grade headache is still constantly there. any idea how long this takes to subside? he goes for walks with friends to get air and out of the house. no tv no xbox he still texts. his mood is pleasant. has not taken an advil for flare up in 6 days. listens to music alot. he says music doesnt worsen headache
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I'm going to see one of his mentee's next week in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Zeilinski. he doesn't take insurance, and the visit will cost $5-600 but my local chiro hasn't charged me copays all this time so i can save up. he's been very generous and thinks Zeilinski can help more. We'll see. Certainly willing to try.

I'm in pretty decent shape compared to a few months ago, so i'm not sure i'll see a dramatic improvement.
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April 11, 2014 Flipped in class 2 white water while kayaking, hit my forehead (was wearing a helmet). Lots of symptoms to begin with. Those remaining are fatigue, brain freezes/overstimulation, headaches, sensitivity to light and sound. Insomnia is getting better but still an issue, and appetite is ba-ack! Depression and anxiety are largely under control thanks to Lexapro, exercise, and a very distant light at the end of the tunnel.

Drugs: Lexapro, occasional 2-5mgs ambien. Off amatryptaline. Taking about 453 supplements.

Just started vision therapy, waiting on some blue-tinted prism glasses.

"You will encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." Maya Angelou
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The type of music he likely listens to is not beneficial. It is too stimulating. He likely needs weeks of rest. Texting is also something he should slow down with. It creates an anxious mindset as he waits for the response.

Recovery is boring. At his age, it is hard to get him to be disciplined.
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Carrick brain center in atlanta georgia saved my life, my life was hell where i had every symptom in the book from extreme visual dysfunction, nausea, balance, headache, insomnia , depression, anxiety, vertigo you name it! about three weeks later i barley have any of that besides minor glitches in my eyes which are improving daily from the precise exercises program they have for me. please youtube carrick brain center, i assure you its no placebo, its nothing like youve tried, these doctors are the smartest in the world and saved me from wanting to kill myself to loving life again in 1 week, after 5 months of no improvement. i had around 7 concussions in my lifetime, 3 in a years time playing rugby that really messed me up to where i couldnt leave my room at all , only sit in the dark and listen to audio books. i am now hanging with friends and watching tv all that.
do not sit and wait, i would of never got better and would of killed myself.
please ask me any questions i would love to share the blessing that i have encountered!!!
GET TO CARRICK!!!!!

This is the message i sent on facebook after returning, if someone can instruct me on how to transfer images on here, the pictures of my eyes physical appearance changing in one week will make you a believer. or go to my face book if that link works


God is amazing people, after four months of being in the dark with sunglasses on, unable to leave my house, watch tv see, or sometimes even talk, a week at carrick brain center I'm sending this message from a busy resturaunt with my uncle and parents.

The work they are doing there for brain injury is nothing short of miraculous, and if it weren't for major money corporations like the NFL trying to cover up concussion issues, you would of already heard of it. You soon will. The man who developed these techniques has an I.Q of 197, Einstein was around 160. I have learned more about brain injury in a week then 99% of doctors in the world know I can say honestly.

I may head into this field myself it's so amazing and rewarding for the doctors.
I just want to reach out and share what i know with all the other people suffering.
They have really found a cure for concussion. I'm not a hundred percent quite yet, but I am well on my way.

Thank you so much to everyone praying and bieng supportive , I can't wait to see y'all and enjoy The holiday with my family.
And friends, god bless and merry Christmas.

And seeing is believing you say? Take a look at my eyes from last Monday and how they are now.

i added you on facebook to talk about this.. thank you
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I'm going to see one of his mentee's next week in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Zeilinski. he doesn't take insurance, and the visit will cost $5-600 but my local chiro hasn't charged me copays all this time so i can save up. he's been very generous and thinks Zeilinski can help more. We'll see. Certainly willing to try.

I'm in pretty decent shape compared to a few months ago, so i'm not sure i'll see a dramatic improvement.
will you be doing gyrostim - do you know?
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will you be doing gyrostim - do you know?
i certainly hope not! i don't really have balance issues, and i would surely puke if they put me in that thing. i plan to say "no" if they try...

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April 11, 2014 Flipped in class 2 white water while kayaking, hit my forehead (was wearing a helmet). Lots of symptoms to begin with. Those remaining are fatigue, brain freezes/overstimulation, headaches, sensitivity to light and sound. Insomnia is getting better but still an issue, and appetite is ba-ack! Depression and anxiety are largely under control thanks to Lexapro, exercise, and a very distant light at the end of the tunnel.

Drugs: Lexapro, occasional 2-5mgs ambien. Off amatryptaline. Taking about 453 supplements.

Just started vision therapy, waiting on some blue-tinted prism glasses.

"You will encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." Maya Angelou
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[QUOTE=rjbillsfan2013;1042020]Carrick brain center
What is theor protocol??/I have all those symptoms...how can they fix you so quickly?? I am so happy for you. Please tell us more. Thank you, Dawn
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What is theor protocol??/I have all those symptoms...how can they fix you so quickly?? I am so happy for you. Please tell us more. Thank you, Dawn
I am making the trip to atlanta with my son in october. i do not want to regret not exploring every avenue when it comes to his health.
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good morning to everyone. This is my first post although I've been lurking around this forum for well over a year.

I suffer from PCS which started in Jan of 2012 following an additional concussion. I had a severe concussion about 14 months prior that resolved on its own; however the last one, which was thought to be very mild, has not resolved. Unfortunately, the symptoms of vertigo, dizziness, headaches, tinnitus, neck pain, and severe ear pain (left side for all symptoms) have all worsened to the point of now being diagnosed with occipital neuralgia, atypical trigeminal neuralgia, and geniculate neuralgia.

I've been evaluated by more than 15 physicians, worked up for brain surgery for neuralgias mentioned above; and surgery for cervical spine is now recommended to free up a compressed nerve root. All of these neuralgias developed after my concussion which led to postural changes.

I've tried PT, vestibular therapy (moderately effective), acupuncture, massage, acupressure, chiropractic, and scores of other vitamin and alternative treatments without any significant improvement. I've regressed to resigning from a lucrative job, and I'm unable to do very much having been told that it will take a miracle for me to return to work or a pain free life.

First, I've been reluctant to post b/c so many of you have it so much worse than I do which my heart and prayers go out to you. I hate to come across as 'poor me' on a website where I have read gut wrenching stories of debilitating injuries.

Secondly, I've noticed that folks with 1 post following a Carrick appt seem to rave about it, but they come out of nowhere. I'm not that person. That said, like hockeymom(who I wish all the best with her trip and continued treatments for her son), I am in a position for a last chance attempt at recovering to a degree that is 'tolerable.' I just scheduled a visit to their facility in Atlanta and will be leaving tomorrow having made the appt yesterday since they had a cancellation.

I will post my honest feedback of my experience realizing that all are unique; and that one of my primary issues is vestibular injury with difficulty tracking with my eyes. It's been hypothesized that my neck injury has left my body compensating which created these pinched nerves and pain.

Sorry for the long post. Regardless of my experience there: pro or con - I pray you all find a better day for yourselves and your families.
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