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07-20-2015, 09:06 PM
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anyone have any luck with any type of therapy to improve processing speed? if so what, how long was the therapy, and what kind of improvement?
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07-20-2015, 09:30 PM
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From what I have found, processing speed is tied to the physical capability of the axons/white matter. Improving blood flow and oxygenation to that area is most important. Improving functions of those axons is important so anything that can help with the health of the myelin sheath and glymph system is important.
How do you know that you have slowed processing speed ? Some claim to have exercises that help with processing speed but others think this is more about learning to focus on a task than increasing actual processing speed. Distracted attention can slow processing speed. |
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07-21-2015, 12:07 AM
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interesting - thanks Mark. let me PM you for details.
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07-28-2015, 07:13 PM
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I've been prescribed Amantadine recently to improve concentration and other things. I haven't taken it long enough to see any results yet, so not sure if that helps.
The brain injury dr that prescribed it told me that aerobic exercise is the best therapy for the brain as it increases the blood flow. I have a stationary bike at home that I do my exercises on and it allows me to have a controlled/consistent exercise regimen. Look up Buffalo Protocol for guidelines.
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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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