Hi just looking for some information about PCS i had a bad head knock while playing football 6 months ago team mate hit the ball for close range are a ferocious speed which hit me in the head. I was what i thought was dazed but didn't know where i was as i came to i could not remember where i was and how i got there next couple of days i had terrible headaches and dizziness i had ct and mri scan whithin 2 weeks and where normal the problem is i don't feel like myself any more after 6 months and the tinnitus and dizziness cause me problems but they come and go is this normal recovery as i have been to the doctors many times and there seems to be nothing wrong with me apart from this injury i had

Thank dean barghati 33 years old

dean,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Sorry to hear of your injury.

What you are experiencing is quite normal. At 33, I bet you have suffered plenty of previous head dingers. These make it harder to recover, especially as we age.

Many with prolonged concussion symptoms have undiagnosed and untreated upper neck injuries that make their concussion symptoms worse. Some gentle traction and massage/mobilization often helps.

Feel free to tell us about any symptoms you are experiencing.

Check out the Vitamins sticky at the top. An injured brain benefits from additional nutritional support.

My best to you.

Thanks mark for your reply the symptoms seem to come and go but seem to be worst when physically tired.itts a nightmare i feel as off i have got over it then back the dizziness comes is this normal.i also fear that if i header the ball againt that i could go back to square 1 is this possible i love my football si much but would give it a miss if it helps my recovery

Thanks again

Heading the ball is seriously risky. My academic world was forever changed by heading the ball. If you ever return to playing football ( I take it you mean soccer football, not American football), you should consider the risks and avoid any head contact.

Your brain has been injured and will never regain its full pre-injury condition. Many find that their head has become very sensitive to any impacts.

You will likely find that there are triggers that cause your symptoms to roller coaster. Physical exertion, emotional exertion, chemical stress (alcohol and such) and such can cause a return of symptoms. You need to watch to find your own threshold of these activities.

Thanks again mark think i will just give football soccer a miss for a while to see if any improvement your help is appreciated can you give me a link for neck stretches if possible

Hi Dan-

I just saw your post and am now myself struggling with ringing in the ears (particular right ear). I'm 5 weeks post concussion.

Have you seen any relief since your accident with the tinnitus?

My thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery.

Hi martin in had ringing in both ears, dizziness, severe headaches for about 3 months after injury now 6 months after I have occasional ringing in 1 ear and the dizziness seems to come when im physically tired . Imstarting to realise now that any injury to the brain how small it seems can take a long time to heal its not like hurting any other part of your body.
all I can say that everyone has different lifestyles and this has an affect on your progress on rehabilitation but I was also told that the tinnitus is like an alarm bell telling your body to rest

hope this helps

dean barghati

Interesting! When my accident occurred i was also above and beyond exhaustion and then did not sleep for several days. The ringing in the ears then came on strong and i have not been able to sleep well since.

Relieved to hear that your ears don't ring much after 1/2 year.

Any advice for coping with your ears ringing the first 3 months?

Thanks.

I know its hard with tinnitus its seem to really annoy me when I tried to sleep so I leave tv on or listen to music just to distract myself from concentrating on the ringing
hope you can find a way with dealing with it

dean barghati

Hi Dean,

I can definitely empathize with your position, being an athlete myself (and loathe to give it up). I actually joined a recreational football/soccer team this winter a few times, under the condition that no one on the team would care that I absolutely would not take a header (I wouldn't do it regardless, but if they cared I simply wouldn't play). I ducked and dodged a number of balls, including at least one which could have gone straight into the goal if not for our keeper, but the league was fun and they were happy to keep me out of harm's way. If you play with an easy-going group like that, once you're healed, you may be able to enjoy it a bit. And don't be afraid to wear a scrumcap to play football - it's good enough for Peter Cech!