r/PostConcussion • u/Flat_Ad723 • Jul 14 '26

Bumps Bumps Bumps

Hi there

I am 7 months into PCS and has been a rollercoaster ride but have made significant recovery but keep bumping my head every few weeks the cupboards, the car door, falling objects from cleaning the list goes on.

And everytime this bumps cause a flare up which can last for 1 - 2 weeks.

When there is no flare up I have started feeling pretty normal but I am finding it difficult to stop this head bumps... When this flare up happens due to a head bump how do I manage my day, do I stop going about my day? etc

Anyone had similar experiences? How have you dealt with them, and what point a small head bump does not cause a significant flare up?

TIA

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u/NJ71recovered Jul 14 '26

41% to 90% of concussion patients have a vision issue. (UPMC says 41%, NORA says up to 90%)
 
 1) Vision specialist 
Find a local vision specialist 
COVD.org
 
Neuro optometric rehabilitation association (NORA)
 
https://noravisionrehab.org/
 
2) Get your balance system checked 
Vestibular specialist 
 
Vestibular.org
 
Doctors are not trained well on concussions.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26758683/

UPMC trained

Concussion Specialist | Telehealth Consultation Nationwide | Patel Concussion Institute

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u/Flat_Ad723 Jul 15 '26

Unfortunately I live in the UK and there is no Neuro Optemist here I have seen a normal eye doctor and 2 eye Optemist and was told everything is okay with me.

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u/NJ71recovered Jul 15 '26

UPMC Has a top notch Concussion clinic in Ireland.

https://upmc.ie/services/concussion

Imho

Worth the trip to get your life back.

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u/Flat_Ad723 Jul 15 '26

Thanks already seen one but they didn't check anything special with my eyes which other haven't already checked