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Old 06-30-2014, 11:07 PM #1
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Default Sports to play post-PCS?

Been suffering from PCS for a very long time, I used to play extremely high level soccer, where heading is required, my neurologist said it might be fine but I am refusing to take that risk.

Boxing, hockey, football, and sport where head impacts are common is really out of the question for me.


Also, running still gives me a headache.

I am thinking of swimming, very low impact sport.

What about just lifting weights, body building?


I still have fairly mild symptoms, which may or may not be PCS related. They do not bother me.
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Take any sport slow. Start with light weights and try to learn to lift without tensing your whole body, especially your neck.

And, try to find a different neuro. Yours is clueless. Never head another soccer ball.
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I can't recall how you sustained your TBI. If your neck is stable, some activities you could consider include golf, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, archery, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, canoeing, stationary biking and race walking.

However, as Mark said, take it SLOWLY. Some TBI folks find that too much increase in the their heart rate causes headache. Others are too bothered by heat to engage in outdoor activities during the summer months.

I hope you find something you can enjoy.
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Cycling may be good however, look into a POC helmet and do not go mountain biking...
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The Start: MVA, t-boned, on 1-12-14 (my sons 5th birthday) and did not think anything of it.. my back hurt on site but everything else seemed ok. Lost about 10-12 hours from about 3 hours after the accident to the next day...Experienced terrible brain fog for over a month, plus intense headaches, nausea, dizziness, cognitive difficulties, disorientation, no short term memory, depression and just an overall hangover feeling daily.

Current Situation: I'm about 7 months in and my local neurologist has waived her white flag and therefore I am headed to Dallas to be seen (I have family there). The headaches are still daily. I have nausea, dizziness as well.

Drugs I have been on- Vicodin (off), Naproxen (off), proanolol (off), topamax (off), cataflam (off), Midrin (off), Flexeril (off) and now Namenda XR (off), Nortrptylin (off), Verapamil (off)

Therapy- Osteopath, Vestibular and balance therapy, fuzion/soft tissue massage, acupuncture

Drs- ER (no help), GP, Chiropractor, Neurologist and Osteopath
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