I've had PCS for about 5ish years and I feel like my neck is the main cause. I've done vestibular therapy which helped but there are still underlying issues. Does anyone have neck stretches/exercises that significantly improved their symptoms and mobility? Thanks!
Whenever I drink alcohol with pcs, even if it's not a lot I get super dizzy the next day no matter what. Does anyone else experience weird symptoms when they drink? Also wondering if drinking will prolong my recovery, it's frustrating having to miss out on events with friends because of this.
Over the past 5-ish years I have had about 10 presumed concussions (not all were officially diagnosed), with 3-4 more severe ones. It's gotten to the point where every time I even tap my head lightly or jump/run, which jostles my head, my symptoms arise. At this point in time, I am not able to run, jump, fall or do pretty much any physical activity that will jostle my head in any way without feeling terrible for the next 2-3 days on. I used to be an extremely active person and the job field I want to go into requires me to be able to work in an active environment (hiking, walking, etc.) Because of these symptoms and my caution, I have missed out on countless opportunities, activities with friends, and just things that are enjoyable in life. I am still young (22) and I just feel helpless because I don't want to live the rest of my life like this. I have tried vestibular therapy, which helped, but I feel like such minor things set me back months and every doctor I see just tells me to "wait it out" but I've been waiting for years and nothing has changed. This has taken an immense toll on my mental health and I feel helpless because I am so limited. I just want to know if it will be like this forever or if I will someday be able to get back to my normal self and be able to stay active and participate in the things I yearn to do.