kenneth,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Sorry to hear about your assault and injuries.

What you are experiencing is quite common to concussions. My first suggestion is for you to read the Vitamins and Supplements sticky at the top. The injured brain needs more specific nutrition to clear out the toxins from the trauma. Avoiding stress and sensory over-stimulation will also give your brain a better chance to heal.

You likely have an undiagnosed and untreated upper neck injury that is contributing to your symptoms, especially your head aches. Getting proper treatment may help. Upper neck injuries are slow to heal and need gentle therapy and good posture while resting and sleeping to heal. Some have had good results with Upper Cervical chiropractors. Some Physical Therapists have good skills manipulating the upper neck. The common chiro who "twists the head and pops the neck" is usually too aggressive.

With time and quiet rest, you should improve. Please let us know how else we can help.

My best to you.