Tia,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Sorry to hear you daughter is doing so poorly.

Who is allowing her to play soccer while still symptomatic with head aches? Is she heading the ball during practice or during games?

It sounds like she is not getting proper concussion management. She needs quiet rest which includes limited academic effort.

Your question about her symptoms being long term is impossible to answer at this time. Until she has given her brain an opportunity to heal, nobody can say much about her symptoms. She is still suffering from her last concussion.

She has a very difficult decision to make. Her decision will likely effect her for years to come. If she continues to traumatize her brain with things as simple as a light heading drill, she may be setting her future in stone.

The studies of the long term effects of head injuries from soccer consistently show the long term risks.

Has she had a full NeuroPsychological Assessment (NPA) ? She really needs one. They go far beyond the Computerized NeuroCognitive tests common to sports teams. The NPA report will give you both a good idea of her current condition. Then, she can make decisions based on true informed consent.

Feel free to ask anything. There are lots of good people here.

My best to you both.