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I've been having PCS (post-concussion syndrome) symptoms for over a month and a half now from a bad knee to face ski accident.. It's honestly been a hard time on the day to day not feeling like myself, It's been getting slightly better but some days i just don't know. Mostly light sensitivity and feeling "off". I've recently been doing physio to treat my eyes and neck and taking lots of rest but I can't seem to be getting the results i've been looking for. Anyone have any experience with post concussion syndrome and steps they've taken to get better.
sharpskiI've been having PCS (post-concussion syndrome) symptoms for over a month and a half now from a bad knee to face ski accident.. It's honestly been a hard time on the day to day not feeling like myself, It's been getting slightly better but some days i just don't know. Mostly light sensitivity and feeling "off". I've recently been doing physio to treat my eyes and neck and taking lots of rest but I can't seem to be getting the results i've been looking for. Anyone have any experience with post concussion syndrome and steps they've taken to get better.
There are lots of videos about this on YouTube. Watch a few if you can handle the light. Don't use a bright screen. Dim it!
It takes time to heal. Be patient and follow doctors advice.
Yoga and meditation helped me so did cooking just gave me something positive to focus on and kinda brighten my days. But dim screens and low lights, try to limit screen time. Don’t be embarrassed to wear sunglasses to bright places or outside even if it’s winter they rly will help. Also are you doing VOT?
are there any concussion/brain injury specialists in your area? seek them out if youre able to, ask your family for some help with that, and yeah, seek out those who are familiar with treating these kinds of things. I knocked myself out at age 17, didn't follow proper PCS protocol or treatment, and suffered the consequences in college with panic attacks, anxiety, and pretty severe depression when I went to college. Went back to the drawing board, spent 6-8 months doing Cognitive Brain Therapy, Vision exercises, and re-training the brain to get back to a comfortable level, changed my diet, got on a vitamin regimen + exercise, etc. A complete lifestyle change almost.
and yeah, personality changes/issues, mood swings, etc. all are a part of being someone who had a brain injury and while some days are tough still, there is still a light at the end of the tunnel and we're kind-of in a golden age of being able to heal the brain after trauma like this.
and I dont know if you're a marijuana user at all but avoid that shit for a while, man. Biggest regret of my life was still smoking weed a year or two after a untreated concussion and the consequences can be extremely bad.
My little bro has a traumatic brain injury from an accident a couple of years ago. He's spent years working with his neurologist trying to work on his migraines and depression. Time and patience are the key. A brain is different than a muscle. It takes significantly longer to heal. It doesn't happen overnight and there usually isn't a surgery to fix it.
Take care of yourself. Sunglasses when you're outside. Take advantage of the blue light and auto-dimming features on your phone and computer. Limit exposure to loud noises. Let your brain heal and create an environment where it doesn't need to spend energy exerting itself. It'll get better in time. Be patient and hang in there!
Kevinb5Bump because I’m wondering if any of you take supplements that actually help
Sup Kevin!
and whoever else commented on this thread I posted over a year ago. A little update here, I’m back to feeling like myself again. It took about 3-4 months, some days were good and some days were terrible but I made my way back to feeling normal again. I did vestibular exercises everyday for a good month, then started into working out and some meditation (that really did it for me). Taking care of mental health was the big thing for me. Even if I felt off, If I was staying happy and doing my thing, the symptoms didn’t feel as depressing. I hit my head again this winter pretty slightly, and felt the symptoms come back, but I took some time off and was myself again after a few weeks. That’s one thing I noticed following the concussion I had last winter. It doesn’t take much to put me back in that state. To answer your question Kevin, I take multi-vitamins, vitamin C, and Omega 3. I’m not sure if it made a difference throughout the PCS period of my life. Hard to say.
I’ve been going through something similar for over a year now, I caught my tails skiing switch at timberline and went straight back onto my head. I had PCS, brain fog, nausea, couldn’t read, the whole thing. I’ve had two more concussions since then :( I have a constant headache but basically no other concussion symptoms. I’ll spare you guys the details but what works for me is magnesium, vitamin b2, coenzyme q10, omega 3, neck stretches, and the painkiller naproxen (aleve). Also some lifestyle changes I’ve made that help reduce headaches and stress are meditation, plenty of water, no thc, alcohol, or caffeine, and regular exercise, including skiing :)
and whoever else commented on this thread I posted over a year ago. A little update here, I’m back to feeling like myself again. It took about 3-4 months, some days were good and some days were terrible but I made my way back to feeling normal again. I did vestibular exercises everyday for a good month, then started into working out and some meditation (that really did it for me). Taking care of mental health was the big thing for me. Even if I felt off, If I was staying happy and doing my thing, the symptoms didn’t feel as depressing. I hit my head again this winter pretty slightly, and felt the symptoms come back, but I took some time off and was myself again after a few weeks. That’s one thing I noticed following the concussion I had last winter. It doesn’t take much to put me back in that state. To answer your question Kevin, I take multi-vitamins, vitamin C, and Omega 3. I’m not sure if it made a difference throughout the PCS period of my life. Hard to say.
Thats good your doing better the same thing happened to me where i was feeling better and hit my head a couple weeks ago and I’ve been feeling down since then. Ive been doing vestibular excursuses and I’m going to work out more so hopefully that and time will help.
ColingarnesDon’t get why anyone in 2022 is too cool for a helmet. TBI’s aren’t cool either.
Helmets help to not always crack the skull, but easy to get a concussion with one on.
I got one knocked out cold with a helmet, and thousands of others have too, so don't assume anyone here was not sporting one.
Kevinb5Thats good your doing better the same thing happened to me where i was feeling better and hit my head a couple weeks ago and I’ve been feeling down since then. Ive been doing vestibular excursuses and I’m going to work out more so hopefully that and time will help.
Time is key my friend, self care, brain care, and the mindset that you WILL get better.
and whoever else commented on this thread I posted over a year ago. A little update here, I’m back to feeling like myself again. It took about 3-4 months, some days were good and some days were terrible but I made my way back to feeling normal again. I did vestibular exercises everyday for a good month, then started into working out and some meditation (that really did it for me). Taking care of mental health was the big thing for me. Even if I felt off, If I was staying happy and doing my thing, the symptoms didn’t feel as depressing. I hit my head again this winter pretty slightly, and felt the symptoms come back, but I took some time off and was myself again after a few weeks. That’s one thing I noticed following the concussion I had last winter. It doesn’t take much to put me back in that state. To answer your question Kevin, I take multi-vitamins, vitamin C, and Omega 3. I’m not sure if it made a difference throughout the PCS period of my life. Hard to say.
ColingarnesDon’t get why anyone in 2022 is too cool for a helmet. TBI’s aren’t cool either.
DominatorJacquesHelmets help to not always crack the skull, but easy to get a concussion with one on.
I got one knocked out cold with a helmet, and thousands of others have too, so don't assume anyone here was not sporting one.
Helmet might not keep you from getting KO'd, but it can make the difference between a concussion and a really bad concussion. KO'd myself in December, was wearing a helmet. Fully recovered after a month. Woulda been way worse if I hadn't been wearing one.
sharpskiTime is key my friend, self care, brain care, and the mindset that you WILL get better.
I used to believe that you couldnt really physically heal your brain, but one year since my last concussion I truly believe that you can if you try, and it's not as bleak as some might suggest. Concussions suck, honestly worse than tearing my ACL even tho I was skiing in a week. It's one thing to limp around. Another thing to feel literally like a lesser version of yourself mentally
SendyMcSendyfaceHelmet might not keep you from getting KO'd, but it can make the difference between a concussion and a really bad concussion. KO'd myself in December, was wearing a helmet. Fully recovered after a month. Woulda been way worse if I hadn't been wearing one.
Agreed. I always wear one. Protection gear is always better than none.
