Studies show there is no direct correlation between severity of impact, LOC and such and duration of recovery. Researchers have tried to connect those dots for years. Actually, a concussion with LOC is a moderately severe concussion from a purely physiological perspective and using the Glascow Coma Score. Very few here on NT suffered any LOC at all but suffer PCS for quite some time.

Please stop trying to analyze your PCS. It is impossible to effectively find a cause and effect situation other than simple cognitive over-stimulation issues.

Yes, I think over-analyzing it is probably hurting my recovery, perhaps?

Thanks for all your good input, I really appreciate it. I am getting better slowly, and that's what really counts.

One last thing--fluorescent lights and dizziness
 

About the only lingering and troubling symptom that I have is a sensitivity to fluorescent lights and dizziness related to it. I have a near constant slight disequilibrium, but pass all balance tests. It is very slight mostly, and has been reduced tremendously since the injury. I have been assured that it will subside, but has anyone else had anything like this? I have started some vestibular rehab exercises to assist with this part of my recovery. Computer screens seems a lot better, as far as tolerance for them.

I mean, is there any way to know if this dizziness will subside? Mine was very bad today at work, coupled with just general fatigue that being under these lights seems to generate. Sometimes I don't actually have this reaction to the lights.

Nobody can say if and when your dizziness will subside. In most, it eventually does. Some need therapy to help. others just need to give it time. Anxiety about it only makes it worse. It can be like tinnitus. The more you pay attention to it, the more of an issue it becomes.

I have had dizziness from sudden moves for decades, after anesthesia for surgery. I learn to not make sudden moves and I rarely notice it.

Thanks good advice. One of the odd things I have also felt is this...I never have headaches anymore...way less even than before my accident. Sometimes I even worry about that. My head just feels well, kind of blank.

Count your blessings.

Mark--you are such a Godsend in many ways. I have been very comforted by the things you've said. Another question that I've been concerned about--does the photosensitivity go away for most people?

It usually does. Mine went away in a week. Even if it takes timetime for you, it usually resolves itself fairly quickly.

That's good to know! Mine has been 2 1/2 months (the symptom came on a month after my accident). If I am well rested and not feeling anxious or stressed, it usually isn't as bad. I even wonder if it is partly my imagination!