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09-23-2014, 04:10 PM
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With a motor. I had my ear buds in also. I knew I shouldn't have pushed myself to finish mowing after I came in the first time. It was the first "real" physical exertion where I had pushed myself hard.
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Lara (09-23-2014) |
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09-23-2014, 04:18 PM
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I've been avoiding mowing my grass for two summers now and hired a local kid to do it for me.
At first I thought it was exertion and the noise, but I feel like I'm very sensitive to vibrations. Even something as simple as vacuuming floors would cause issues. Getting haircuts with electric clippers is an issue, I had a bad setback after the last haircut. Driving on rough roads, especially when we have snow and it creates a "washboard" effect, gives me huge issues.
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12/02/2012 - Light concussion at boxing practice. Ended up having PCS for about 3 months. March 2013 - Thought that since most of my symptoms resolved I could start having fun again. Went snowmobiling once (didn't hit my head) and concussion symptoms returned and got even worse than before. June 2013 - accidentally bumped my head against a deck railing, and had a month-long setback. November 2013 - drove to work after a big snowstorm and the roads were very rough, ended up having another setback. 2014 - Having setbacks after coughing/sneezing too much, or someone slapping me on the back, or any other significant jarring. Feb 2014 - Started seeing Atlas Orthogonal chiro - most helpful doc so far. June 2014 - Two months of physical/visual therapy - no noticeable improvement. September 2014 - Diagnosed with Perilymph Fistula in right ear. November 2014 - Fistula surgery (switched to left ear before the surgery after additional testing). January 2016 - Quit work to "work" on figuring out PCS, so far it seems that eyes/vision issues are the most contributing factor, especially computer work. Current symptoms are: inconsistent sleep patterns, headaches, vertigo/dizziness, anxiety/panic attacks, mental fog/problems with concentration, problems with computer screens. |
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09-23-2014, 05:49 PM
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Silly Lara.
 I thought you meant a push type mower without a motor. I use one of those ones. Hard work but makes the grass nice. I agree, it could be the vibrations and noise and well as over exerting yourself. |
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09-23-2014, 08:05 PM
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You must not have much grass or grass that is not thick. I used to use one. You develop lots of arm strength with them.
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Lara (09-23-2014) |
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09-23-2014, 08:35 PM
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Mark- We live in a subdivision, so yes, not too much grass. The back yard had definitely grown up and that is where I think I "pushed" a little too hard.
My upper arm strength has been fairly decent. Between working at the hospital and in nursing school I was pulling on patients left and right! Now I'm turning into a weak blob 
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Lara (09-23-2014) |
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09-24-2014, 04:09 AM
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My non motorized push mower works better when the grass has thickened up a little as it's thick bladed grass. In my area we get our rains in the summer so it tends to take off during October and through the Summer which begins in December. I can't use it on a slope though. The footpath is on a slope and that's difficult for me in case I fall on the road with my vertigo. Mostly I do that with a line trimmer/whipper snipper and only if I'm feeling steady. It all hurts my back and arm muscles but I get over it. I actually enjoy it 
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09-28-2014, 01:18 AM
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Lawn mowing and yard work often involves quick turns and movement that can wreak havoc on a damaged vestibular system. Try to minimize or mitigate such movements from your routine and see if you notice any improvement. Also try your best to keep your eyes looking straight ahead rather than all over the place.
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