sarah,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. You have found the right place for good information and support.

Who prescribed the MRI? Did that doctor have any comments about your condition or symptoms?

It sounds like you have classic PCS. The fact that you lost consciousness means you definitely did suffer a concussion. You can also suffer a concussion without losing consciousness.

For your best recovery, you need quiet rest. When does your term at school end? Are there other things in your daily life that you can stop doing and just focus on school and rest?

In the mean time, stop all caffeine, alcohol, MSG, and artificial sweeteners (aspartame/Nutrasweet/Equal is the worst for the brain) Eat healthy. We can get into nutritional supplements in a later post.

If you look at your bad days, you will likely find events and tasks from the previous day or days that fatigued your brain. Often, triggers will cause a delayed onset of symptoms.

The return or delay in onset of symptoms is common. It takes a while for the brain to process the cascade of neuro-chemical events after the impact. Sounds like you are in the thick of it now.

So, try to get some quiet rest and keep us posted.

There are lots of experienced people here.

My best to you.