In early spring 2014, I fall on a bus and hit my head and neck.
A few months later, I hit my head on the way out of my car.
The headache quickly sets in and I have no doubt that I’ve suffered a concussion.
Luckily, I’m home and can go to bed right away.
Naturally, I then decide to cancel all upcoming appointments.
Most of this week I rest, don’t read, don’t look at screens (TV, PC, cell phone, etc.), and I actually feel OK.
A few weeks later, I’m a little distracted and stressed because I’m busy, and once again, I hit my head on the car. Damn it.
This was my head-shaking little tale of how I contracted the horrible disease post concussion syndrome. The disease that I would have liked to be free of. The disease that robs me of my freedom, the disease that causes pain, headaches, nausea, memory loss, tinnitus, confusion, kills joy, depletes energy, makes me and others doubt.
The disease with no expiration date and no specific cure.
My symptoms are and have been many over the years. Below you can read some of them:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Whiplash
- Jaw and toothache
- Tinnitus and earache
- Sensory disturbances
- Pain, especially in the neck
- Sound sensitivity. Not daily anymore, but it still occurs.
- Light sensitivity (not daily anymore).
- Increased tiredness: difficulty falling asleep, waking up, less sleep than usual.
- Difficulty concentrating
- Brain fog
- Memory problems (not as pronounced anymore).
- Stress
My post concussion syndrome is also the reason why I don’t travel as often anymore. I’m simply too sick.
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