Hi HalfNelson,

Great post. This issue between exercise, symptoms, and impact on the individual is something that's been broached a few times over the past month. I've never assumed that the headaches that result from over stimulation/activity generate more damage, but it's logical that they result in some fundamental physiological change that leads to short-term issues.

At 22 months, my intolerance to exercise and mental engagement is very similar to what you describe. I've also had Neurologists and Psychiatrists point the finger directly at depression, and state that exercise is the solution.

I wish there was more consensus on this issue, particularly for concussions that do not fit the "physiologic" description that Dr. Leddy primarily developed the Buffalo protocol for. Regardless, it's hard to argue that exercise isn't a positive thing... I just wish I could do it!

Hopefully some others continue to chime in... this is great stuff to read.