Concussion treatment follow ups

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Avatar n tn I have had patients with this condition. However, there is no specific treatment for post-concussion syndrome. Management usually is directed at individual symptoms. This is why it is recommended that you have regular follow-ups for proper management of your symptoms. Take care and best regards.
Avatar f tn John's concussion occured over a year ago. Is it too late for treatment? What are the treatment options? He has also been on quite a few medications to deal with this sleep problems. Could any medications that are either used to help with sleep or used to promote day time wakefulness cause hperosmia?
Avatar m tn I was in a bad car accident a month ago . I had a concussion and get dizzy and headache all night long exspecially when I turn side to side. because I can"t get comfortable because I hurt my right shoulder and broke my wrist too. looking for any suggestion . I'm still going to my neuro , ortho also my family doctor . this is very depressing .
Avatar m tn This condition is a complex disorder in which a combination of post-concussion symptoms like headaches, tinnitus and dizziness are experienced. There are no specific treatment for post-concussion syndrome but treatment for the individual symptoms you experience is made by your doctor. Regular follow-up with your doctor is highly recommended. Take care and regards.
Avatar m tn I have suffered from 2 concussions. My first one happened tubing behind a boat in summer 2011. Fell off the tube and immediately felt dizzy, almost as if it took me a few seconds to regain myself. I had never felt that feeling before, but assumed the jolt my head took when it hit the water that I had suffered a concussion. I didn't begin to feel that "pressure headache" until a couple of hours later that afternoon.
Avatar f tn Like SelsmaS said, you can request (and recieve) copies of your MRIs to review with a new doctor. For me, they discovered it with a CT scan after I got a concussion. I had follow ups with MRIs and I was able to obtain copies and review them. You can also request the doctor to check for chiari.
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Avatar n tn Until the effects from the concussion are better you should not be doing any kind of exercise. I would follow up with your Dr on your concussion sinc eit has been a month.
Avatar f tn hi, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 yrs ago ,her cancer was in late 2nd stage ,she had her radical mastectomy done ,with her chemotherapy and radiation sessions after that ,now she was getting her follow ups every 3 months ,as in one of her follow up tests they did a BONE SCAN this time and there is a lytic lesions in her femur ..but the reports also said that there is no metastases. Iam worried abt her a lot ,shez already been through a lot.plz advice..
Avatar f tn my numbers are as follow: These are three tests I have had done. May 20 /12 - TSH - 5.70 Sept - TSH - 6.03 Nov.- TSH - 4.50 May 20/12 - Free T4 - 14.5 Sept - Free T4- 15.3 Nov. - 14.4 No total T3. When I had these test done I had loss of hair and brittle nails.
Avatar f tn Usually, such headaches and dizziness may result due to post-concussion syndrome and may last for weeks or months after the injury that caused from the injury of a fall, vehicle accident, or sports injury. In addition, patient may experience either migraine type or tension type headache. For treatment approach, first it is essential to get (MRI) done to detect the brain abnormalities after that injury.
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Avatar f tn m sorry to hear what you have been through for the last few months. Treatment for post concussion is focused on the individual symptoms present since the severity and extent are unique to each person. While symptoms usually resolve after a several months, medications and other adjunctive therapies may also help. Prescription medications may help with headaches and associated symptoms.
Avatar f tn My Daughter is 17 and got a concussion almost a year ago. She starting passing out 5 days later. She passes about 5 days a week with no warning or symptoms beforehand. She also has lots of nausea, dizzyness, fatigue, headaches, loss of appetite, and sometimes shaky hands. We have had multiple MRI's, MRA, CT scans, full cardio work ups several times including tilt table tests, heart monitor, stress test, ultra sounds of kidneys, bladder and ovaries, blood work. All coming back normal.
Avatar n tn , where they determined that she had not suffered a concussion, and she has had some follow-up visits to her pediatrician to address eye infections and an ear infection that arose in the few days after the fall. Now that the initial stress has passed, and we know that she didn't suffer a concussion or any more serious injury, I am starting to worry about whether there has been damage to her nose.
Avatar n tn However only a doctor would be able to make a conclusive diagnosis and make decisions about treatment but it would be essential for him to follow up. You could also post this question in the neurology forum as well.
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Avatar f tn Hi, The symptoms that your husband describes may be those of Post Concussion Syndrome. Post-concussion syndrome, is a set of symptoms that a person may experience for weeks, months, or occasionally years after a concussion, a mild form of traumatic brain injury. Symptoms may include headache, difficulty concentrating, irritability etc.
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1033165 tn?1309435416 The Neuro dr said that is not what her problem is coming from it is from a severe concussion, and she is suffering from post concussion problems and could take 3- 6 mo easily to recover from.Why does this take so long to recover from? Why was this never picked up before from the er doctors. She is now on amitriptline and magnesium oxide for control of headaches. He did say that her angioma will be monitered in 1 yr with another mri/mra of the brain for follow up.
Avatar n tn I fell backwards 1 month ago,suffered a concussion, and have lost my sense of taste and smell. I have learned that this is caused by nerve damage. I am also lightheaded and my ears are somewhat plugged(ear pressure). I was wondering how long a nerve takes to heal itself, or does it? Is the dizziness a result of the injury or a seperate issue?
Avatar f tn I suffered a concussion falling down my stairs in March of this year. I never hit my head but hit my tail bone hard. I immediately grabbed the back of my head. After a CT scan in ER they sent me home with concusssion. I have had a three hour nueropthamologist exam...didnt find a thing.
Avatar m tn Three years ago a metal shelf fell on my head while working in retail and gave me a bulging disc (c3), a concussion, and a sprained neck. It has been three years and I still am experiencing headaches and spasms in my neck. I have tried muscle relaxers, painkillers, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, cervical epidural, and accupuncture and have had very limited success in dealing with the pain. The only treatment that gave me any sustained relief was the epidural.