[nokiafan]

So a couple years back I injured my head will doing a frontflip into the pool and grazed my head on the cement side of the pool. Now it took some time to heal and I have a bald spot in that area and everything seems to be relatively fine. One grip is that when I listen to music with my headphones after about 40 minutes or so I get this sensation in that area where I had that cranium injury. It bothers me more and more until it gets to the point where I have to take off the headphones. It does not matter if I am watching a movie or music same thing happens. Though I will note that if I am listening to loud music than it accelerates and happens faster. It is quite sad as I am into the headphone hobby or more known as the audiophile community. I went to music festivals and I never got any headache even after 8 hours of music much louder than what I received in my headphones. I did a roadtrip by myself that lasted around 8 hours and once again had loud music playing through the car speakers and nothing ever bothered me. Now I because there is an electromagnet right next to my brain that is making these sound waves? I am not too sure why this is, because it isn't the soundwaves that are causing this but something to do with the current of the headphones. Now I am at the point of considering to see a doctor, just I am not sure where I would need to go to get help with this type of situation. All suggestions will be greatly appreciated, and if you made it this far thanks!

[Mark in Idaho]

nokiafan,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. I don't understand what you mean by cranium injury. Was this a scraping injury where you abraded skin and hair ? There are 7 layers of soft tissue outside the skull. Lots of nerves than get bruised and take months to heal and even then can leave sensitive spots. They can be sensitive to lots of different stimuli. The headphones, especially if the volume is loud, may be vibrating your skull and soft tissue. Vibration can cause tingling with healthy nerves. I can see how bruised nerves could become painful.

I have nerve damage in each hand and can experience tingling then pain from cold, vibration, and other sensations.

I doubt there is anything a doctor can do for you. You can help nerve healing with B-12, B-50 Complex (it has niacin, folic acid and B-6), fish oil, and some other things that my PCS brain forgets. It will still be a slow process.

[nokiafan]

Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

nokiafan,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. I don't understand what you mean by cranium injury. Was this a scraping injury where you abraded skin and hair ? There are 7 layers of soft tissue outside the skull. Lots of nerves than get bruised and take months to heal and even then can leave sensitive spots. They can be sensitive to lots of different stimuli. The headphones, especially if the volume is loud, may be vibrating your skull and soft tissue. Vibration can cause tingling with healthy nerves. I can see how bruised nerves could become painful.

I have nerve damage in each hand and can experience tingling then pain from cold, vibration, and other sensations.

I doubt there is anything a doctor can do for you. You can help nerve healing with B-12, B-50 Complex (it has niacin, folic acid and B-6), fish oil, and some other things that my PCS brain forgets. It will still be a slow process.

Well I never lost conscious when this happened but like I said I did a front flip into the pool and the top of my head scraped against the side of the pool. So your saying that my nerves got bruised and that this process takes a long time to heal? Is there any type of treatment that could help stimulate regrowth through a TENs machine?

[Mark in Idaho]

Most concussions do not include a loss of consciousness. But, you don't mention any symptoms that suggest a concussion. A TENs machine can sometimes reduce nerve sensitivity. The vitamins I suggested are known to help with nerve healing. Near infrared light therapy can help with cellular repair.

[nokiafan]

Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

Most concussions do not include a loss of consciousness. But, you don't mention any symptoms that suggest a concussion. A TENs machine can sometimes reduce nerve sensitivity. The vitamins I suggested are known to help with nerve healing. Near infrared light therapy can help with cellular repair.

From what I remember when I first got the injury the top part of my head was very sensitive to the wind when I would be running and I remember it took a few months until it got back to normal. Now the only thing that has lingered how I said in the previous in when it is bothering me with headphones. I am wondering if there is any way that I can purchase a TEN's machine for personal use and a near infrared light device, or I would have to find a clinic that offers these types of treatments?

[Mark in Idaho]

I don't know about TENS systems specifically but there are many for sale. Just Google TENS system. I don't know what kind of system would be best.

I have a near infrared light therapy system. http://revivelighttherapy.com/collections/all-products Sign up for the email newsletter and they will send you a discount code. I'm using mine right now. I have the pain therapy system. I think it would be the one you want. I think the discount code is ' enjoy15nov ' They ship quickly. Got mine in 4 days.

BUT, you need to provide your body with the vitamins to support nerve health. The myelin sheath that surrounds nerve fibers grows/heals very slowly and needs B-12 and folic acid. Without healthy myelin, the nerve fiber is raw and will not heal.

[nokiafan]

Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

I don't know about TENS systems specifically but there are many for sale. Just Google TENS system. I don't know what kind of system would be best.

I have a near infrared light therapy system. Sign up for the email newsletter and they will send you a discount code. I'm using mine right now. I have the pain therapy system. I think it would be the one you want. I think the discount code is ' enjoy15nov ' They ship quickly. Got mine in 4 days.

BUT, you need to provide your body with the vitamins to support nerve health. The myelin sheath that surrounds nerve fibers grows/heals very slowly and needs B-12 and folic acid. Without healthy myelin, the nerve fiber is raw and will not heal.

How much intake of vitamin B-12 and folic I should be taking considering I'm 6-4 and 190 pounds. I'm looking at the I near infrared light therapy devices and I'm thinking the handheld one would be the best one to go for. I would assume daily treatment from this machine with the vitamin intake I should get results in maybe 3-4 months?

[Mark in Idaho]

Don't assume healing time. There is no way to know the severity of your nerve damage. I have the corded handheld light with 72 LEDs sold for pain relief. It cost me $84 after 15% discount off the $99 sale price. I use it twice a day for 15 minutes. The facial systems (acne and aging) are not the wavelength suggested by research.

The Vitamins sticky says dosages. 1000 to 2500 mcgs of B-12. A B-50 Complex has the proper dose of folic acid.