Hi all,

Last month I had my first neurologist appointment. I didn't have very high hopes that it would help, but I figured it was worth a visit to at least see and what the doctor had to offer. At the appointment he asked a bunch of questions about my concussion and my medical history. He then performed some simple balance tests. Nearing the end of the appointment I was especting him to offer me some medication options to deal with my symptoms or have me get an mri or ct scan. Nothing. The only thing he told me to do was take Advil or Tylenol for headache pain and workout. This made me feel very hopeless and alone knowing that the doctor can't/won't do anything for me.

Lately I have been having increasing problems with concentration especially when trying to work on my school work. I don't know what to do!! This is the only class I am taking this semester and I still feel like I am in over my head!!!

I have been trying to take the doctor's advice about trying to workout more especially since I want/need to lose weight. I started a running program, but after two weeks I started having issues with shin splints and pounding the pavement was too jaring for my fragile, concussed brain.

Thanks in advance for anyone who reads this. I mainly just wanted to get my frustrations out, but if anyone has any advice for how to cope with the concentration problems or some less agressive exercise ideas, they will be greatly appretiated.

PS.... On a more happy note, since graduating high school and having a decreased work load, I have been having less severe and less frequent headaches!!!