[rick92]

will this just go away someday?

when reading definitions of pcs they say it will last like 3 to 6 months

why is it lasting longer than this?

will it just dissappear oneday and not come back?

[Jeffrey]

Good topic title. Caught my attention.

1) Possibly

2) The descriptions you read may have failed to mention this could last anywhere from weeks to years, depending on the factors involved.

3) I sure hope so. Avoiding more impacts, stress, shaking the head, and other triggers will make a smoother ride.

Million dollar question. Maybe some people who have healed can post a response. I do see them around here or Daily Strength TBI forums much-

[greenfrog]

I've read the standard observation that most MTBIs resolve within 3 to 6 months. I've also heard 6 to 9 months.

But truly, each injury seems to be different, and the recovery time seems to depend on so many variables. I'm just past the 4-month mark and am doing a lot better, although it's been a very gradual process - I'm probably at about 75% of normal (up from about 25-30% post-injury). My symptoms are way down, although they're not gone yet.

Sidney Crosby was injured in January and is still not fully recovered, although his PCS symptoms have "mostly dissipated." That's 9 months and counting, and he just turned 24.

Someone I know had several concussions without PCS symptoms. Then she had another concussion and had significant symptoms that took over a year to go away. She was off work for close to two months, then had to work part-time for a year to help manage her symptoms.

There is no standard timeline for recovery. My experience has been that this injury requires unbelievable patience, but that it really pays to follow the advice of the informed doctors (rare as they are) and the experienced members of this site. I believe that in many cases, the brain will heal if given adequate time, rest, and environmental supports.

[freezerdoor]

I had huge recovery really appear around the 5 month mark. however, I still have lingering issues. These lingering issues will require some therapy or just more time. I personally think it's typical for this to last well into a year. I know some of you have had it longer.

[lindberg711]

I'm 3 months PCS, and I can say that physically I have improved a fair amount. My visual disturbances have reduced gradually, and will hopefully continue to become less of a problem. Balance issues come and go, and tend to get worse when fatigued or hungry. Headaches were an issue early on, but that seemed to subside fairly quickly. The worst symptom that I still have is the brain fog. I just feel like I'm in a dream all of the time. My neurologist who has over 30 years of experience in dealing with TBI sufferers reassured me that this is very normal, and will gradually go away. The other thing that concerns me is my memory. Memory is a complex thing, and although I have no major deficits, things just don't feel right. Days seem much longer, and I am more sensitive to everything. Nutrition, Sleep, etc... I really believe that the brain has the same healing potential as any other part of the body, it is just such a complex process that it takes far longer. I think the psychological battle of fearing the worst is the most distressing thing about head injuries. I can't help but wonder how much of my symptoms are psychological, but only time will tell. There is hope for all of us, and patience seems to be the most essential thing. I wonder if symptoms will persist for a long time and then suddenly get better very rapidly, or if it will be very gradual the whole way through. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

[rick92]

very good post lindberg thanks. i definately hope the symptoms leave rapidly oneday as fast as they came but im beginning to believe it will be a gradual thing the way it has been goin

[AllAmericanAmy]

fyi - brain fog was a MAJOR issue for my husband 6 months after TBI. Zoloft has been the answer for him. 25 mg and brain fog almost completely gone. If you haven't tried it, you may want to.
Peace & Grace to you...
Amy

[easeinbeing]

I'm 2 years, 3 months post concussion... I'm in the process of neuropsychological testing now, since it's been years of attempting University/work and having the PCS symptoms come in the way.

It's so discouraging when neurologists and websites say that it should resolve months after the injury. I don't know what to do from here.

I feel you. Waiting with you, headaches, fatigue, and all,

Corinne