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| Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS). |
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08-12-2016, 12:56 AM
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The key issue with laser or LED near infrared therapy is wavelength. 800 to 1000 nm wavelength is suggested as best. I have a ReVive system that cost about $80. I used it for weeks on a shoulder to help with recovery from surgery. Unfortunately, it caused such an increase in inflammation that I had to stop using it. I only used it for 15 minutes 2 or 3 times a day. Some will try to say low level laser (gas laser) is better than LED/laser diode near-infrared but both are the same if they put out the same wavelength. It is a matter of the physics of light. The research shows no difference. Different wavelengths provide different benefits so be sure to get a deep tissue wavelength. 390 to 600 nm for skin repair and 800 to 940 nm for deep tissue. By deep tissue, the maximum depth is only 4 mm or 0.4 cm Some claim a penetration depth of 40 mm but the US NIH research says 4 mm is the deepest penetration.
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08-12-2016, 08:26 AM
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Not sure how to explain my situation but I will attempt.
I don't always feel stable but I have no evidence to prove I am not. I am doing activities that require balance again and all seems ok, yet it never quite feels like I am solid. Not really sure if I am making it up or I actually feel off but I certainly don't feel like the old me, I try to ignore it. Bud |
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08-12-2016, 03:45 PM
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So far one possibility for these issues is the binocular vision problems, and supposedly prism glasses and vision therapy is going to help (but hasn't so far).
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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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08-14-2016, 10:33 AM
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Interesting, I'm glad you responded. I usually handle things pretty well but there are times the frustration rears its head and I have to remind myself that despite the odd feelings I am getting to do what I enjoy again. I suspect eyes also. Bud |
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08-14-2016, 03:45 PM
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Bud and RR
I have had intermittent dizziness and constant off balance issues for 4 years now. I have prisms for reading. These helped me with headaches related to reading but not the balance issues. When I am stressed or fatigued (which is not hard to do with me) my balance gets worse and the dizziness appears. It also comes on fast if I am out at an event where there is alot of sensory stimulation but never actually progresses beyond being very uncomfortable. I can still walk (carefully) and have never actually fallen altho I have bounced off walls regularly. I have figured out many ways to accommodate my other symptoms but this one continues to get the best of me. |
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