Yes, this is real.

I don't know if I would classify my vestibular issues as severe, I can still get around slowly and carefully, but I do tend to run into corners and edges, have a hard time walking straight when I'm tired, need to lean on things or hold on a lot. I passed the basic neuro tests, but I definitely have plenty of PCS issues. Like Jomar I can handle driving because I'm sitting and holding onto something, walking and standing are different and harder.

The first neurologist I saw said I never had a concussion because I wasn't knocked unconscious, and was making it up because of abuse in my past (after talking to me for a couple of minutes). Ridiculous! I had no symptoms before my accident nor do I have a lot of abuse in my background. I found a different doctor who took me seriously and has helped me a lot. You need to find a different doctor for your son. Call and talk to their assistants find out if they have experience with PCS, what they do. It was helpful to me to check the online doctor rating sites as well.

As others have said, rest and time will facilitate healing. Good luck!