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Old 07-18-2014, 12:05 PM #5
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Yes, the brain, prioception, vestibular systems and the eyes all move in concert. Brain injuries bring this relationship into sharp focus. I know 3 months seems like a long time, but I'm now almost 2 years, and I'm still in "recovery".

I think that you do need to rest, and the fact that you still have symptoms means that your brain is still not happy. Has your neurologist given you much of an indicator of what is going on? I.e. what was affected in your accident?

Have you seen a neuro-opthalmologist? This would help identify vision and nystagmus.

Was the inner ear affected? This would affect the rocky boat/dizziness sensation and nausea. A vestibular therapist can also help with balance and coordination issues.

Vision and vestibular systems are related but its a complex system and many doctors are not sure just how to coordinate care. I went to both ENTs and Neuro-opthalmologists as well as neurologists.

Daily, gentle walks at 5, 10 minutes do help (with sunglasses and hats to reduce visual clutter) as they force the brain to adjust. Icing the neck will reduce nausea.

But don't rush your healing as well. It does take time.
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The event: Rear ended on freeway with son when I was at a stop in stop and go traffic July 2012. Lost consciousness.

Post-event: Diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, ptsd, whiplash, peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction and convergence insufficiency. MRI/CT scans fine.

Symptoms: daily headaches, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, cognitive fog, light/noise sensitivities, anxiety/irritability, fatigued, convergence insufficiency, tinnitus and numbness in arms/legs.

Therapies: Now topamax 50mg daily; Propanolol and Tramadol when migraine. Off nortryptiline and trazodone. Accupuncture. Vitamin regime. Prism glasses/vision therapy. Vestibular therapy 3month. Gluten free diet. Dairy free diet. On sick leave from teaching until Sept. 2014.
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