My daughter suffered from a concussion almost 7 weeks ago. She had some visual disturbance issues (convergence/divergence issues, blurred vision, nystagmus, etc), some dizziness, ringing in the ears, and headaches. We have been going to a concussion specialist and doing Physical Therapy once a week.

The headaches are still pretty much a daily occurence, with a very debiilitating headache about two times per week still.

The doctor says she needs to rest her brain. She is an athlete (Soccer (where the concussion came from) and Track/Cross Country) and she is also a very intelligent child (straight A's and all Honors classes). The doctors have cut out all sports and want her to not read too much or watch TV or any screen time. Just being active (shopping, etc) seems to bother her. What options do we have to keep her busy and let her brain heal? Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep her from being bored?

I am also very concerned about the long term effects from this concussion. Reading all the info I can find about Post Concussive Syndrome is really scaring me. Have any of you fully healed from your Concussions?

Thanks for any help you all can offer, I am glad to have found this site.

Sheryl