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How long does post concussion head pain and cognitive fatigue last?

Posted by jenniferctbisurvivor @jenniferctbisurvivor, Jan 4 1:41am

Hello and happy new year everyone,

I was rear ended twice in the last three years and I am really struggling the second time with the TBI, post concussion syndrome and the returning to gradual activity. First does anyone have any experience with how long the head pain lasts with activity or cognitive fatigue? I found taking breaks every time the head pain worsens helps but it’s so frustrating as it’s painful and takes forever to do anything. Thank God that all the MRI’s and CT scans were good but I am seven months post accident and just wondering if any has experienced anything similar and has some insights. Still struggling with the memory, brain fog, cognitive fatigue, confusion and multitasking is next to impossible which doesn’t help as my career requires all of those things. My speech pathologist is optimistic and just wanted to know what is everyone else’s experienced opinions.

Thank you so much everyone and I hope you are all doing well and are having a blessed new year so far.

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nanacate | @nanacate | 2 days ago
In reply to @jenniferctbisurvivor "@nanacate You are doing great, been there with you! I keep hearing the same things too,..." + (show)
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@nanacate

You are doing great, been there with you! I keep hearing the same things too, rest, rest and more rest. I take short cognitive naps, about half hour, really helped in my circumstances but my speech pathologist says it takes time and it’s a gradual slow recovery that can be set back. I would definitely keep your speech pathologist and the neurologist in the know, so they can help you heal. Three TBI’s is a lot and you might ask them about your progress and how you are doing. I ask mine all the time so we can change and adjust the exercises, rest, activities ect. according to my fatigue levels. I had to sleep a lot in between to recover from the cognitive fatigue and sometimes still do, boring but it works.

You have got this, I will be thinking about you snd praying for you.

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Hi, Jennifer, what a wonderful, encouraging reply. It seems I need to be reminded over and over again about the importance of NAPS and patience. I feel encouraged when I'm reminded of these things.
Best, Cate

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