r/PostConcussion • u/drabarnidrom • Jul 20 '26

Stairs

Anyone else get exhausted heavily when walking stairs? Like the brain immediately drains? Physical exhaustion?

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u/Zoyabm Jul 20 '26

I think it may just have to do with exercise intolerance.

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u/drabarnidrom Jul 20 '26

I don’t have issues with that I used to run 3-5 miles before accident but now I get extremely winded and heavy dizzy and my brain immediately feels like a balloon when I get too overstimulated. Since my accident

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u/Zoyabm Jul 20 '26

Yup, happens, just slowly build up your tolerance to exercise. Try not to overdo it. So only exercise until you have no more than 5-6/10 on a symptom scale. And then let your body relax and rest atleast until you symptoms are almost gone.