I have attempted to return to work this week. My doctor who is a sports medicine MD put me on 4 hours every other day for the first two weeks.

I am really struggling with spending that much time on the computer. After my 4 hours and the drive home, I have headaches for the rest of the day and into the next day.

Headaches have been a big problem with my PCS. I am on nortripiline which helps but I am finding is not enough now that I am back to work. I also take prescribed Naproxen but am still struggling.

Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

It sounds to me like you are definitely pushing it too hard. I would talk to your doctor about slowing down. Headaches are not a good sign. I'm not sure about your financial situation though.

When did your injury take place? Any other symptoms?

I always feel sorry for someone who is subjected to a formula for return to work and such rather than a symptoms based approach that considers the work environment. Computer work is known to be a heavy stress on a recovering brain.

I hope you get some relief from your head ache.

My best to you.

Like danny T said if you can financially try and talk with your employer and decrease it to 3 days per week, or 2 hours every day. . . .it seems like 4 hours daily is not helping you heal at the moment. Headaches are a sign you're pushing too hard and could probably prolong healing.

If you must work and can't get more reduced hours, perhaps there is some special computer glasses? Or a glare reducing screen or settings to make it more tolerable?
https://www.google.com/search?q=conc...+computer+work


Sometimes the overhead lights can be a problem also.. maybe a hat or visor if they seem to be bothersome?

Thanks for the feedback. I was in a car accident 11/14 so I am a little over the 3 month mark in recovery.

My other symptoms are fatigue, light and noise sensitivity, head pressure, headaches and fogginess.

I have huge problems with computers, tv and reading.

Do you think a neuro ophthalmologist would be of any help?