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Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS). |
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05-12-2014, 08:42 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi everyone im not going to say my entire story because i already have done that before so if youre interested it is in a thread somewhere. But basically im 22 in college and ive been 5 months (Jan) with PCS. I received 3 known concussions in a year span and i have X amount of bangs to my head as well so im not sure how many exactly, but the last one left me with pcs. Didnt take time off due to family and monetary pressure. So basically cognitive rest was 1 week for spring break.
I was doing better until 2 weeks when my symptoms came back heavy especially last week. I had started to run every ~2-3 days about a mile and i was fine but the last time that night on i was not (ran 6 times). Not sure what i did but now im very light and sound sensitive, have trouble sleeping and have headaches pretty much everyday. Doing my best to make it to summer to relax as much as i can although i might have to work for my family. I just want to know what (if anyone knows) caused such resurgence? Did the running give me a "concussion"? I read some other threads and there was something about sub-concussive hits, if someone could explain this r have any advice or insight i would greatly appreciate it. |
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05-12-2014, 08:45 PM | #2 | ||
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Last week i was not feeling well and i thought it might be me with anxiety again which i got from the concussion and i played video games and that was a big mistake as i got a big headache afterwards.
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05-12-2014, 09:16 PM | #3 | ||
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Video games are a serious strain due to the over-stimulation they include. The running could have jarred your head, too. Neither should be done without expecting a set back.
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05-12-2014, 09:25 PM | #4 | |||
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At this stage of your recovery, running is probably too much brain juggling. You might not be able to handle the elevated heart rate that comes with exercise, either.
And video games... you don't need a TBI to get a headache from those. I know it's frustrating, but you need to take it easy. |
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05-12-2014, 11:59 PM | #5 | ||
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Thanks Mark from Idaho and Hockey for your comments. Just frustrating because i cannot do much & my day consists of studying as much as possible and after taking breaks by staring at a wall. But i DO NOT want to do anything to jeopardize my health anymore. Ill refrain from anything except walking because i cannot stop that as i must attend classes. And having to stare at a computer screen all day does not help either.
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05-13-2014, 05:42 AM | #6 | |||
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Yeah, the computer would be difficult. Have you spoken to your school's disability coordinator about some accommodations, while you wrestle with your TBI recovery?
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