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07-16-2014, 05:38 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi Everyone,
It has been one year since my 3rd concussion July 2013. I have had tension type headaches everyday since. Today I saw a specialist at the Jefferson Concussion Clinic. He recommended I that go to vestibular therapy due to my eye movement, also when we did the exercise where you look at your thumb in front and move your head while keeping your eyes focused, my headaches worsened. My questions is: Has anyone been treated for headaches with vestibular therapy? How successful was it? From what I have been reading, it looks like this addresses balance issues. Thank you for your time reading this and hope everyone feels better. -Chris |
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07-16-2014, 05:53 PM | #2 | ||
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when I first got sick and they advised that I do it & I didn't and now I regret it. I am thinking of going back for it. I would suggest you do it
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09-11-2014, 08:02 AM | #3 | ||
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A new neurologist has suggested this testing be done wondering if anyone has had this test and what to expect - it deals with balance
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What happened - MVA Multiple injuries - here for support of mtbi, chronic headache and cognitive deficits. |
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09-11-2014, 09:07 AM | #4 | |||
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Yes, they attempted to treat me with vestibular therapy.. mine did not take.. I think others have had success though...
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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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09-11-2014, 09:16 AM | #5 | ||
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Im going to be starting vestibular therapy soon. After 9 months of nonstop migraines and loss of balance im hoping this helps.
Not really sure what its like though or what you do. Anyone have any insight? |
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09-11-2014, 07:09 PM | #6 | |||
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I think that the vestibular therapy will help you with the balance issues... I did a lot of work with dots and shaking my head and then some work with focusing while on a balance board of sorts.. they also did a lot of eply maneuvers on me to make sure that I did not have the crystal build up...
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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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09-11-2014, 09:04 PM | #7 | ||
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I had the test. it is a good test. harmless test but it will indicate if you have vertigo or not or eye and balance issues and it will tell what pats of the brain are indicated in the problem
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09-12-2014, 06:33 PM | #8 | ||
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Mark's right, I had the test then went in to therapy which really helped, seemed I couldn't even walk in a straight line.
My vestibular therapist was great but I also went to another therapist for eye problems. Had severe headaches at that time too which improved but are now back and I now have migraines. The vestibular therapist checked my balance, walking, eyes...did different tests with the eyes. |
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09-12-2014, 06:47 PM | #9 | ||
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What test did you guys take?
The only tests I took before being told I needed it was follow pen/light (told I was blinking a lot and slow) Then walk a straight line and stand on foam board. So what exactly goes on in vestibular therapy? |
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09-12-2014, 10:04 PM | #10 | ||
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What happened: I was on my Triathlon bike doing an easy ride through my neighborhood just a few weeks after completing Ironman Texas (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run). A driver on a side street pulled up to a stop sign but didn't see me and pulled out in front of me. I tried to make a sharp turn alongside her but fishtailed and went into the side of her car with the left side of my body at about 17 mph. I walked away with a headache and a whiplash, a sore shoulder, and some bruises but was counting my blessings. I did several months of PT for my shoulder and neck, and I still had problems with headaches, neck pain, and dizziness. My PT insisted I be evaluated, and I was diagnosed with a concussion. I was still in denial, but then I transferred to a vestibular/neuro rehab specialist and learned that my eyes weren't focusing properly (nystagmus, convergence disorder). I was discharged from that PT on June 10, 2014 - exactly one year after my accident - because I was no longer making "significant progress." I did more PT for my neck/shoulder, and on Dec 16, 2014, I had shoulder surgery. I'm coming to terms with the fact that I might never do another Ironman, but I'm not giving up on returning at some level. |
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