Miley,

First thing, you need to find a Work Comp attorney who has expertise with Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries. You do not want any doctors examining you without the oversight of a good MTBI attorney.

Check out www.tbilaw.com. He explains the problems with misdirected doctors exams. A doctor who does not believe in concussions causing long term disabilities can destroy your Work Comp case. There are many such doctors. They often work for Work Comp insurance companies. They commonly try to say your problems are psychological.

Second, you need to avoid any of the activities that make your symptoms worse or even make them return. Healing happens best when you can remain symptom free or a minimal levels for an extended period of time. Avoid completely any activity that puts you at risk of a head impact or jolt.

If you need to get out of the house, go for an easy walk in a quiet area. Avoid loud noises and bright lights. Ear plugs and sun glasses will help. Your brain needs rest.

I would suggest some serious changes in behavior. No bending or stooping. No turning your head from side to side. Turn at your shoulders. This tends to slow the speed of the head rotation.

Check my past posts for vitamin and nutrition information. Your brain needs extra nutrition as it tries to heal. The vitamin and nutrition regimen is a long term project. It takes months for your brain to start to overcome the chemical toxicity it has from the concussion.

Avoid any alcohol except light consumption, a glass of wine or an occasional beer. No getting buzzed. Limit caffeine. Avoid high sugar foods. Spiking blood sugar is not good for an injured brain. Be sure to have good meat protein. The amino acids help your brain.

Start a journal. Write down all of your symptoms and activities before the symptoms showed up. If you live with family, ask them to make notes too. They will observe things that you do not.

Go to Dr Glen Johnson's web site at www.tbiguide.com and download his tbi survival guide, print it out, and read it. Have those close to you read it too.

Consider your job for the next few months to be two fold.
1. Help your brain heal.
2. Keep good records so you can get a good Work Comp benefit.

Been there, done that, lost my Work Comp case because I did not know how to protect and pursue my WC rights.

My best to you.