What I've learned....there's lots to know and learn about PCS! My son (age 10) is about 2 months out from a mild concussion from hockey, leading to PCS. His chief problem is headaches. We rallied last week and saw "1's" (headache scale with 10 being the worst -- but you probably know that!) on the chart for the first time. We were hopeful to return to school this week, but that has proved difficult. Poor kid, we also had to finally break the news that he couldn't return to hockey this season and we postponed a planned trip to Disney (haven't quite figured out how to avoid the other kids blaming him yet!).

I think Jeffn said it right when he called this an invisible condition. Trying to be the caretaker and advocate for my son, it is very difficult to know when and how much to push, or if at all. The psycological part of this is SO important. I'm now thinking just the stress of going back to school is what set off the headaches this week. We're now looking for a counselor for him (which was recommended by his neuropsycologist).

Hang in there. I have found reading about other people's experiences helps to balance the reality with what the doctors tell you. I also have to give a shout out to NancyF...thank you so much for leading us to Dr. McGrath. He's been wonderful! MargN, his focus is on sports-related concussions...check out his website at www.sportsconcussion.net

Good Luck to you!