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09-16-2014, 11:26 AM
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Is it a good idea to start lifting light weights with PCS ? I am 6 months into PCS and thinking to start light resistant exercises and see how my body reacts and take it from there. How has been your experience with resistance training ?
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09-16-2014, 12:51 PM
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I'm not really sure. My doctor told me not to lift heavy stuff, even groceries, but I can't remember why. It's possible that it had nothing to do with my brain and may have been related to my neck pain instead.
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09-16-2014, 01:42 PM
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My PT started me on doing some light training (5 or 3 lbs weights I think) on an exercise ball, sort of doing bench press type motions, and then flipping around on my chest and pulling up, working the traps. 3-5x 10-15 reps. Not sure if it's helped, but it certainly hasn't hurt and I feel good doing it!
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26 year-old PhD student in evolutionary biology, slipped on ice in Feb 2014 while clipping my fingernails and walking to save time (dumbest reason for PCS ever?). Initially just had headaches and didn't feel quite right, but a minor head bump 5 days later started a downward spiral of anxiety, depression, insomnia and fatigue. Had trouble concentrating on reading/looking at screens April 2014 - did exertion test, passed, started exercising and doing more, but didn't feel much better. May 2014 - Went on backpacking trip OK'd by doctor, trip itself went fine, but felt worse a few days after getting back, more difficulty concentrating, worse headaches. June 2014 - Bumped head on ceiling walking slowly down stairs, no immediate symptoms, but caused worsening headahces, more difficulty concentrating and looking at screens. Have not felt as good as I did before this since this bump. December 2014 - after feeling relatively better I went xc skiing and fell but didn't hit my head (something my psychologist who specializes in brain injuries told me he hoped would happen so I saw it was OK), felt worse Feb 2015 - back in grad school, light teaching load and some research, nowhere close to operating at my full capacity. Still have constant headaches, difficulty reading/looking at screens, mild anxiety and depression, and just not feeling like my normal sharp self. Trying, but struggling, to believe that I'll get back to my old self, or at least get close. |
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09-16-2014, 02:08 PM
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I think when the doctor gives you the go ahead, you should start lifting weights
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09-16-2014, 05:33 PM
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I think it depends on what symptoms are currently presenting. If you are still seeing a MD or therapist I'd check with them first, but I think your plan of seeing how you react and take it from there is a prudent one.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition. Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life. |
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09-18-2014, 12:05 AM
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I have pcs 2 1/2 yrs. no. Lifting weight is still an issue. A dr. can't tell you how much weight to lift....every brain is different. Sometimes I can lift a gallon with not much problem, sometimes I can't. My brain swells, I get much pressure and pain. Take it slow and see what you can do.
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