Reynold88,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

What you are experiencing is common. We call it the roller coaster of concussion recovery. It sounds like you are making a common mistake. Just because you are having a good day does not mean you can increase your activity level. Those good days are the days when the most healing is taking place. They are not days for increased activity. When those good days continue for two weeks, an increase in activity can begin to take place.

What sport do you play ? Rugby ?

It sounds like the Sport England Concussion Protocol is timeline based rather than symptom based. The Buffalo Protocol does not start a return to exercise until symptoms have resolved with no exercise, including head aches. Then, it adds exercise at 80% of the level that causes a return of symptoms.

It sounds like you need to choose between finishing your courses or resuming your sports. With care to take things slowly, you should be able to get some coursework done. Study periods with frequent breaks should be helpful.

My best to you.