Hi,
The concussion specialist monitors my son and measures his progress. He also helps manage his symptoms. For example, he put him in the orange zone (there are four levels red is the worst, then orange, then yellow, then green is good to go!) orange means he only goes to school part time and is excused from all tests and non-essential classes like music or gym. He can't do any big physical activity except walk.

He tests his balance too. He's been trying to manage his severe headaches with that drug amitriptyline, but it's not helping. He wrote note to the school so they are on board and have been so supportive which has been great. He's only in the second grade but I feel bad for you trying to keep up with your school work. I don't know how you can do it. The doctor says to stay away from reading books too. I've been reading to him.

He also recommends being in a dark room because light bothers him. That's pretty challenging! He wears sunglasses and a baseball hat outside. The only thing that he says helps him is putting a cold face cloth on his head and also he likes me to rub his back to calm him down from the headache pain. It's just so tough to see him so miserable! It's good that you can manage your headaches with over the counter pain relief. Maybe the school can give you special consideration with your classes if you get a doctor's letter. Keep me posted on how you feel. I hope to write that my son is doing well soon too! Take care!!!