Dr Walshe has nothing in the concussion research records. His ideas are very old school. As a department head, he may be difficult to teach new information.

His idea that you are clear to return to risky activities is completely without foundation. His claim that you will have no long term effects is also without foundation.

Many doctors prescribe low dose amitriptyline (10 to 20 mgs) for sleep and head ache issues. It is similar to nortriptyline and Desipramine. Either should be used in a low dose.

Watch the YouTube series "You Look Great" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Xso...ature=youtu.be
It takes about an hour to watch all 6 segments. John Blyer is a Bostonian.

As for returning to play, the risks are real. The cognitive problems that manifest in mid life can be life changing. The concussions you know about are just the tip of the ice berg. You also have had a vast number of subconcussive impacts from hard checks and falls. Subconcussive impacts are often more damaging that full concussions. They do not cause the player to take a break and rest the traumatized brain like a concussion.

You and your wife are right to be concerned. There are lots of opportunities to live a full life without putting your brain at risk.

Read my comments to Yankees Fan. She is in a similar situation.

My best to you.