I read here that Lyme patients are prone to concussion and, once they have it, they are slow in recovery.
I had a concussion two months ago, and the recovery has been very slow. It would be very helpful if I can get a sense of how long it is going to take me to fully recover.
I would appreciate if people let me know they had a concussion and how long it took you to fully recover.
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
My concussion was pre-Lyme.
I'm reading a great book that would be informative for this issue "Why Isn't My Brain Working?" It's about the nervous system. He does specifically talk about concussions. Great book.
Posted by Littlesprout (Member # 7406) on :
I have had 2 concussion. The last one took a. Opel of months to recover...couldn't drive in that period of time. Take it easy and be patient
Posted by WPinVA (Member # 33581) on :
Frankly it took about a year until no symptoms. The second 6 months or so was very few sx - mostly sensitive to flashing lights.
hard to say if it was all the concussion tho when there were other things going on... perhaps other things contributed too.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
The term “mild” is used in reference to the severity of the initial physical trauma that caused the injury. It does not indicate the severity of the consequences of the injury.
Read Anne's story (below) about a person who sustained a mild brain injury and the challenges she faced in understanding this injury. . . . [much more detail in various pages at this site]
What happens when you’re a PhD economist and you suddenly can’t remember things or think straight? One woman’s story of perseverance reveals some of the mysteries of the brain.
By Sherri Dalphonse | March 1, 2007 -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Also keep in mind that accidents (whether in the typical definition or just taking a tumble - or seizure activity) are not the only cause of brain injury.
I think jumping can also cause injury to some tender brains. Keep this in mind if you are drawn to a mini-trampoline: not good for a swollen brain.
I've had so many falls from seizures that my brain has been jostled so often and it takes a long time to recover from any such dive / fall / tumble even not accounting for the electrical storm that lit up my brain. So, I've had time to give this some very experiential though.
Infection can also cause brain injury.
So can certain chemicals whether industrial or found in daily life / even some Rx, some over the counter products, etc. and the results may differ among individuals.
A toxic liver can cause damage to the brain as well.
And, of course, to have a toxic infection in addition to physical trauma aftermath makes sorting all this out and figuring out what to do even more challenging.
Yet, while it can take a while, the brain can often recover. There is every hope. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Scar tissue: another part of all this.
The herb, Salvia m. may be of help as might Gotu Kola. And the medical mushroom, lion's mane. Magnesium, key essential proteins and fatty acids and antioxidants, too.
A good naturopathic doctor would know best and, for someone with lyme, an ILADS LL ND even better.
Very gentle cranial sacral therapy such as with someone trained in UPLEDGER &/or FELDENKRAIS methods can be excellent. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- The help with scar tissue here relates to surgery. A good ND would know if this might also help the brain - or what else would.
Salvia miltiorrhiza is also called Dan Shen or Danshen
BONESET - link to come
GOTU KOLA
LION'S MANE
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Posted by HK (Member # 45290) on :
I had a concussion pre lyme as well from a car accident. I was out for a good 2 hours and had to have the jaws of life pull me out. Seemed to suffer no ill side effects though
Posted by orrn71 (Member # 50137) on :
I know this is an old post, but I am having difficulty getting my child treatment for
anxiety, panic, depression and suicidal behaviors.
He is a congenital Lyme baby and had a nondisplaced skull fracture when he was 5 months old.
Would this have any lasting symptoms? His anxiety and depression have been unrelenting and
no medication has helped. We are still treating for Lyme and coinfections.
Thank you!
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Hey new member! Welcome to LymeNet.
I was reading on this site linked below the other day about them having some services using mental health professionals and some of that support was free.
I can not personally recommend them as I know nothing more than what is on the website, but it might be worth a call?
You might also want to check www.MarylandLyme.org and look for doctor referrals in the menu to your left (lists for all states).
I have put out a call to get more mental health professionals added to the Lyme Doc lists if possible, but even calling current LLMD's in your state might get you a referral for your little one?
You might also do a search on the Lyme Doc site for "Skype" and see if it pulls up any doctors who can help you from another state.
Hang in there! It will get better.
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Also, these docs, very specialty group, can help neuro/brain.
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