Post-Concussive Syndrome or Hypochondira?

[Grecol]

During the past 1/2 years I have experienced four impact-initiated concussions from rugby, with the last consussion ending with a non-epileptic seizure. I have been assessed for three of the four concussions, all have performed CT Scans, and none have showed anything substantial to worry about. However, I have always been left wanting more detail from doctors, as none (understandably) can completely inform me of what to expect, if anything at all. Yet since my concussions began, I have always noticed little details of feeling "weird," specifically I wonder sometimes if I notice differences in memory, thought processes and vision. How would i know if any of these symptoms were legitimate or if i was just over analyzing myself?

----Specific examples of worries would be that I notice possible changes in recollection and recognition of names, faces, etc. Vision was distorted only twice that I possibly noticed, with everything in sight seeming to "bend."

[Dmom3005]

Grecol

There is no way that it can be determined anything but PCS. If you had a concussion even once then your supceptible to have things go that seem off.

So you just need to realize that its going to happen. And that you need to work through them. Some of the things you listed honestly could also be considered part of a seizure. So if they were to put you on a medication for seizures it might stop them. But unless you start having it more then I wouldn't go that route at all.

You realize its off, so just keep working with it. You can always post here and ask what you need to know. I still deal with issues and work through them.

Donna

[Jo*mar]

You might want to read about upper cervical adjustments {also called atlas/axis or c1 c2 adjustments }

some chiropractors are trained to do this, it 's a very simple thing but can be very important esp if you've had any head/shoulder types of hits or falls.

My chiro adjusts mine as needed - minor car accident, sports, fell off a horse and landed on my head many yrs ago.

more info links -
http://www.google.com/search?q=upper...ient=firefox-a

one good one is this -
SIGN / SYMPTOM CHECKLIST
http://www.upcspine.com/self.htm

[Mark in Idaho]

The only diagnostic test that may help would be a neuro-psychological assessment. They are expensive.

Are you taking any measures to avoid another concussion? I would stop playing rugby for the time being. Second (or multiple ) impact syndrome is a serious problem. It can lead to permanent brain damage.

You could also get a QEEG done. You could akso begin doing neurofeedback if the QEEG shows any abnormalities. You should stop playing rugby though. I incurred 7 concussions from rugby, and it took me 8 years (and a lot of therapy) to recover. It's not worth it, especially if you are playing for recreation. Join a softball team instead...

Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

The only diagnostic test that may help would be a neuro-psychological assessment. They are expensive.

Are you taking any measures to avoid another concussion? I would stop playing rugby for the time being. Second (or multiple ) impact syndrome is a serious problem. It can lead to permanent brain damage.