u/irrationalcreations

4 years ago I had PCS which took almost a year to recover from the typical concussion symptoms. Throughout that time I started developing neck pain which gradually made it’s way to my lower back and hip. I’m aware it was likely a whiplash incident too which explains the neck pain.

The last 2 years I’ve had hip pain in my right side (the side that got hit) and pain in the groin/abdomen that is yet to go away.

I have tried countless treatments, I am fairly active and do regular stretches and have even done strength training and now regularly meditate. Ive been reading about relaxation techniques in the pelvis and trigger point therapy which is supposed to help so I’m trying that at the moment.

I recently saw a PCS specialist after investigating the numbness and tingling in my arm that randomly came up.
The specialist explained about the nervous system reacting as a result of the trauma which is giving me the pain (not damage). He’s prescribed me with breathwork which has completely eradicated the tingling arm but the hip pain is still persistent.

Has anyone else experienced ongoing discomfort that doesn’t fit into the typical PCS symptoms? How have you dealt with this?

Me and my best friend had a situationship when we were 19. We really liked each other but failed to communicate properly. She ended up leading me on before dropping me and saying she didn’t want to lose our friendship. She happened to meet her now boyfriend that same summer and have been together since.

At first I found it really difficult but I had moved away so it became much easier every time we met. We openly speak about what happened in the past and where we went wrong with our communication. Now I see them more often and feelings are starting to come back up. I get the sense she still has a lot of love for me but never acts on it. Sometimes I wonder if we would be together if I fought for the relationship more or if she didn’t meet her bf so soon. The most annoying part is that her boyfriend is a really nice guy and they are great for each other.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? I’m not looking to split up their relationship and there’s not really any point on me confessing to her so I’m just here to see what thoughts others might have.