So I just recently went through my first concussion, and have been to the ER and doctor where I went through a CT scan and MRI of my brain and cspine all came out fine. But they did say that I have PCS
My question is the major thing that I am going through is the feeling of being in a fog. I just feel like my brain and my head is in another world, and if this fog would be lifted off of my head that I would be healed. Is this normal? I am also having the plugged ears but not as bad, its just majorly the foggy world. I am very upset about this whole thing, and I know that my brain is alright from the tests, I just wish that my old self would some back. Please help

Hi, I know exactly how you are feeling.

I am a 27yr old mum, and at the end of Dec 08 I hit my head. Not hard enough to knock me out, but hard enough to get concussion.

I experienced PCS about a week later. I have also had a CT scan and MRI which were both clear.

The 'fog' you are experiencing is completely normal. As well as the feeling that you will never be normal or back to your old self again.

Unfortunately none of the doctors here knew what was wrong with me - I was told it could be a tumor or even MS. So with no help I became deeply depressed and had such bad anxiety attacks that an ambulance had to be called.

Then I came across PCS on the net and all the symptoms described was exactly what I had. It did make me feel like there is hope.

I went to my GP, and she put me on Zoloft (anti-depressant) as all I could do was lie in bed all day and cry. Plus the shaking was unbearable. I have two small children, and was worried I couldn't look after them anymore.

The Zoloft helped calm me down (it took about 3 weeks for it to start working). And I believe that this gave my brain a chance to rest and start healing.

I am happy to say that I believe I am back to about 90% of my old self.

I no longer have that 'spacey' feeling, or like my eyes arent connected with my head anymore.

The best advice is to stick with a good GP. Look up the symptoms of PCS so you know what to expect and know what is normal when you are experiencing it. And also ask as many questions on this site as possible. They are an amazing support here.

Good luck.
Nikki, Queensland, Australia

hi sweet

the head injury time frame question comes up so many times here, because its the one thing we want to know, is when we may feel our old self again and it really dose depend on the extent of the injury or concussion I can only say it can be 3 minutes 3 hours 3 weeks or 3 months most !!!!!!! will be back to normal by then , things you can do for yourself is rest eat well keep hydrated take omega 3/6 supplements be kind to yourself its not every day you wake up feeling changed, do things you like, that don,t stress you out, this will help with depression , which is also a symptom of PCS but that dose not mean you have clinical depression , remember you are not alone, and there is every chance you will feel fine real soon , you cant rush things, keep in contact with your doc, map any small improvements it helps you realizes you are slowly recovering

keep us posted

Hi,

The advice in the replies above are perfect. There is nothing I can add, but I did want to tell you that you will feel better and please keep us posted on how you're doing. Being able to talk with other people who understand concussions and brain injuries and the emotional toll they take really helps.

Best,

Silent2