Post concussion syndrome

In June 2023, I was involved in an auto accident that changed everything. I thought my symptoms would go away after a few weeks, but instead, they got worse. By the end of the year, I was diagnosed with Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome (PPCS). Headaches, dizziness, and brain fog have become a part of my daily life, but learning more about PPCS and how to manage it has been empowering. ⁣ PPCS is more than just lingering symptoms—it’s a complicated condition that affects about 10-20% of…

A concussion is a functional and transient (temporary) form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when sufficient force is transmitted

In most cases, concussion symptoms disappear within a month. If they do not, the person may have post-concussion syndrome. Read about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments here.

On March 13, 2020, I had an accident with one of my horses and sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). I managed to get hit in the front of the head by the horse's head; the back of my head hit the metal stall bars. Here are 11 things I wish I had known.

Having post-concussion syndrome is not just something you have for a few days/weeks. It's something that lasts way longer, and I can say it is/was a difficult journey, the hardest one of my life. It's not easy to experience post-concussion symptoms every day. I have recognized different stages and would love to share my 6 stages of concussion recovery with you.

Persistent concussion symptoms could be post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Learn all about signs of PCS, diagnosis, treatment options, and more.

A recent study involving concussion and the post-concussion experienced by many patients has revealed that rest is not necessarily the best care option.

Medical docs will say you can just "rest and wait" to recover from a concussion. But there's so much more you can do, from supplements to food to activity to therapy! Take your brain back from the bump!

It is important to get evaluated ASAP if you think you have a concussion! First, you need to rule out anything emergent, especially if there was a traumatic event. After anything emergent has been ruled out, it is important to begin neurological rehabilitation as soon as you can to prevent symptoms from lingering. Neurological rehabilitation with focus on reducing inflammation from the injury will help to prevent post-concussion syndrome and reduce the severity and length someone will…