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Old 02-24-2015, 12:46 AM
Mark in Idaho Mark in Idaho is offline
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Mitch,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

First, from the symptoms you have had, none of your concussions are (very) minor. A minor concussion would leave you with a stunned feeling and maybe a head ache but would completely resolve in an hour or so. Your prolonged symptoms indicate much more than a minor concussion.

In my opinion, you are taking an entirely wrong approach. Do you want to heal up ? Do you want to avoid a lifetime of concussion struggles ? Then, get off and stay off the basketball court until all of your symptoms have been resolved for a month. Your passion for basketball can end your passion for art. If you have been getting these head hits for years of playing basketball, you may have a cumulative injury already that can lead to a lifetime of struggles.

A CT Scan is a total waste of money unless you have a severe head ache, vision problems or problems controlling your muscles.

Don't get me wrong. I will not support any continued contact sports while you are having any symptoms. Many of us are of the same mind. It is just not worth it.
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