Tim,

Welcome to posting on NT.

[1. In the immediate aftermath of these injuries (first week or so) I have a hard time processing stress and strong emotions.]

This sounds like an anxiety response. Did the head bump upset you and startle you? Is your scalp sore? Are you concerned about your future brain health?

What immediate symptoms did you experience in the first 30 seconds after hitting your head?

2. This neurologist is lacking in his understanding of concussions. The vast majority of neurologists are lacking in understanding concussions.

Did you ask him about your risk of CTE? How did the CTE issue come up?


You say you have had 15 concussions. How do you define them as concussions? How did they happen.

I've had 14 concussions. I do not use impact force or scalp pain or such to classify them as concussion. I have a distinct set of symptoms that I use to classify them. Only 2 were diagnosed by a doctor, mainly because they involved other injuries, too.