Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

Matthew,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

It sounds like your brain has taken quite a beating. You have been given poor counsel by your coach and trainer. Returning to play soccer so soon after a concussion was not wise. If you ever return to play soccer, you should never again head the ball. You need to carefully consider your long term future as you evaluate the risks of contact sports.

When I say long term future, I mean your ability to continue to live a normal life past your 40's. The cumulative traumas to the brain can seriously effect how you brain can function later in life, especially as one approaches middle age.

Some doctors believe that the brain has a trauma threshold. It is different for each individual. You likely have hit that threshold and you brain is now sensitive to minor impacts. You may improve but there is no way to know nor any way to help your brain regain tolerance for impacts or quick movements.

You are likely to hear many people comment about needing to find new activities to full you life. They are dead on.

You can help your brain with Omega 3 fish oil and vitamins and other supplements. They are not a quick fix but they do help. Check out the sticky at the top called Vitamins and Supplements. At the bottom of the first post is a link to the updated information at Post #101.

And, rest your brain or things will likely only get worse.

My best to you.

Originally Posted by Dan Higgs96

Concussedguy,

I am very sorry to hear you are suffering form the extreme head sensitivity. How long have you had it?

I am much, much better than I was 6 months ago when I started this thread. 6 moths ago I could hardly walk or ride in cars without feeling my brain shake inside my head and now I can run and jump without a problem.

This success has not come easy though, you have to be very careful not to hit your head during your time of healing. I had to become obsessed with protecting my head and not letting anything hit it.

Here is how I was healed: This is probably going to sound crazy, but I have been on a strict diet of eating only lean meats, fruits, and vegetables (basically a more extreme version of the Paleo diet) for 5 months now. I saw a nuero chiropractor out of Dallas, Texas who put me on the diet along with some supplements. THE DIET HAS COMPLETELY SAVED MY LIFE.

Please don't discard the diet as an option because it sounds too difficult or irrelevant to your situation; I thought the same thing at first too. Basically, the diet reduces all the swelling and inflammation in the brain and allows it to fully heal.

I strongly encourage you to buy in and give the diet a shot, just a few months and you will be on the outside looking back in on your situation, just as I am. If you have interest or any questions please ask, I am more than happy to help.

Best of luck