Comments on: Vestibular Physical Therapy: Treating the Cause of Prolonged Concussion Symptoms

By: Kathy Temple

Kathy Temple — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 00:33:11 +0000

Wish this was still active. I had two concussions less than 6 months apart in 2013. In 2014 the psychologist I was seeing told me there wasn’t anything else she could do for me because I wasn’t accepting that this was who I was now. Told me to just do it – get on with my life. I was tested after each concussion & it showed a loss of cognitive thinking ability as well as decreased motor functions with my right hand. Four years since the first one & it continues to be more & more difficult to function. How do you continue when you can’t do so many of the things that used to come easy?..,

By: linda

linda — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 23:15:46 +0000

Can I fully recover after a fall about 2 1/2 years ago where I fell and hit above/side right eye area. I have been struggling on a daily basis with balance issues, extreme eye sensitivity and not processing things through my eye correctly. I get nausea, vertigo when I move eyes at time with some dizziness. I feel like I am going to fall over and often need to hold on to things such as shopping carts in stores and open, busy spaces are totally overwhelming. My life has gotten so restricted because it is hard to go places and do things as environments are too stimulating. I work but sometimes it is difficult to get through the day and have missed work at times. I have a hard time feeling grounded and how my eyes perceive where I am in space. I need help. I break down crying and people don’t understand and get frustrated with me. Headaches and aching around right occipital area at times. At times a spinny, whirly sensation. Please give me some direction. I have been to many specialists and am still in this situation with daily symptoms. I am a 53 year old female

By: Carol Dougherty

Carol Dougherty — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 14:14:42 +0000

I suffered a concussion over 30 years ago. I still suffer today from vertigo and crippling migraines. I recently saw a physiotherapist who was very well versed in vestibular therapy. My body is completely out of alignment much to my surprise. I have begun exercises in the hope this will help. Hopefully this will give some relief!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 01:41:41 +0000

Is it common for vestibular symptoms to still be present four years after concussion event? I did undergo cognitive training and vestibular therapy following concussion, but at about the one year mark, therapy was discontinued. I was told this is my “new normal”.

By: Debra Ochsner

Debra Ochsner — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 03:56:28 +0000

My daughter is almost one year post cincussion from a volleyball spike to the frontal lobe which left her with short term memory loss, daily headaches from a levelnto to a lebel 8 every day despite medications. Her headaches spike upon any physical activity, plus she suffers dizziness, nausea and balance issues with the ellipitical trainer. Simple exercise exercise causes her headache to spike. She was an incredible athelete and now cant run o even attd5mptt to condition , which was something she thrived on before. It has been 10 mos, a year this April. Neurologist suggested vestibular therapy and referred her toacquired traumatic brain injury specialist at Duke. Any recommendations for an outstanding vestibula5 specialist in the Raleigh NC area wd be so appreciated. Thank you.

By: Gloria Hernandez

Gloria Hernandez — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:19:54 +0000

I experienced a fall in which I suffered a concussion. I never lost conscious. However, when EMS had to transport me to the hospital they had to sit me up to carry me down some steps. I got so dizzy that I almost threw up. ER doctor ran CT scans no swelling of the brain and no broken hip, just a hairline fracture of my tailbone. It is going on 8 weeks since this happened. I am experiencing severe headaches and mild dizziness. I lose my balance easily. I am far from any of the locations for your expert help and treatment. Is there anyone in the San Antonio area that you could recommend for vestibular balance treatment? This would be so much appreciated. I am 68 (a very young 68 I might add). This has caused me to place my exercising and normal activities on hold. Thank you in advance if you can assist.

Sincerely,
Gloria Hernandez

By: Cyierria

Cyierria — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:32:33 +0000

I sustained a concussion about 2 months ago, didn’t see a doctor about it until 2 weeks ago. I start therapy today but am not sure what to expect. I am trying to lose weight so I run like a mile a day but my doctor isn’t sure that’s good…. Any thoughts as to how to continue working out without having to run like that?

By: Carol Wichers

Carol Wichers — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:48:32 +0000

Hi I live in minneapolis, do you have any contacts of someone who could help me, i am 1 year post concussion and while a lot better, I could really use some guidance around starting to work out and get back in shape with still limited energy…thanks, Carol