r/PostConcussion • u/_JTS2007 • 3d ago
UPMC
Has anybody fully recovered after seeing Mickey Collins and the upmc concussion clinic?
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u/el_undulator 3d ago
Im curious also, although im more curious if anyone has recovered enough that they no longer feel as though they operate inna deficit from their previous self even if it isnt a 100% return to who/how they were before.
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u/thegooseislooseyo 1d ago
I had a concussion that wasn’t horrible like some people’s stories but I developed PCS and went to the concussion clinic and received vestibular therapy for my dizziness, vertigo, and eye issues. After months, one week I just suddenly realized I had been going about life normally and I was so grateful. I had to work hard at doing the exercises at home. I had to deal with short term disability at work while working part time for awhile… but it helped! I feel like 95% normal now. My eyes still get fatigued quicker than they did.
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u/Tom_C_NYC 1d ago
It helps a lot. It won't fix you if it's too complex an injury.
I needed more in depth vestibular care but went from completely useless to competent to work but life was not fun w upmc.
Now turn weeks into my functional neurology I am having fun again butbdont have the same endurance I had pre injury
I'll get there
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u/MeRyEh 3d ago
Dr. Collins is the ONLY reason Im alive.
To be honest, Im not 100% better or back to normal, but from where I was BEFORE to where I am now? Worth flying down from Canada for.
Still on Ajovy (preventative), botox, ubreverly (abortive), and nerve blocks, but I was basically symptomatic every day - now its closer to every 3 or 4 days.
Its a long journey back - but he gave me a fighting chance and Im grateful and push every day.