cheer,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. It sounds like you came to this place to hear something besides what you expect the doctor to tell you. Unfortunately, you will find more knowledge here than from most doctors.

It is likely that you are suffering from Multiple Concussion Syndrome (MSC). To make matters worse, you also likely are suffering from Cumulative Sub-Concussive Impact Syndrome. This can be more damaging that MCS. Cumulative Sub-Concussive Impact Syndrome.

Sub-concussive impacts are those impacts that do not cause any immediate concussion symptoms. As a result, the athlete does not stop the activity to let their brain rest. These continual impact stresses on the brain can do more damage than a moderate concussion because of the repetitive impacts without any rest and recovery time.

Cumulative Sub-Concussive Impact Syndrome is believed to be the leading cause of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a degenerative condition of the brain).

So, I don't think I need to tell you what you need to do. It is your future and the health of your brain. Only you can make that decision.

The longer you subject your brain to these traumas, the greater the damage from each impact. The head aches are likely a result of your brain's struggle to control the fluid pressures in your skull. Your head aches will become more chronic as time goes on.

I bumped my head last October. It was 'just' a sub-concussive impact. The head aches lasted until April. They came and went but were daily. I used a lot of Tylenol.

Head aches are truly the least of your worries. The cognitive and memory deficits will last long after your head aches become less. They will increase as your brain ages and become most noticeable when you reach your 40's.

I hope you have the strength to make the right decision.

My best to you.

So, what ios your future worth?