blue,

Many with PCS have set their hopes on neuroplasticity. This is the claim that the brain can continue to change and fix itself by building new neural pathways. Think of them as detours around a damaged road.

Though neuroplasticity is true, it is over hyped. It is a slow process. It works best when the brain is healthy and not under stress. When we focus on lowering our daily stress levels, this is to allow our brains the ability to heal and figure out how to work better.

The best concussion specialists are united about the need to get quiet rest for the brain. The nutrition for the brain issue that I have know for decades is just starting to be a standard protocol with some concussion specialists.

The important concept to any brain recovery is patience and time.

You should be concerned with the proven strategies, not the pie in the sky 'fix me now' schemes.

There is not much a neurologist can do to help you. Finding a better neurologist will be of minimal help. A sport concussion clinic may offer you better support even though they will not have any better treatments.

I wish I had a recommendation for you. I lived in Santa Clara County for 31 years. I left in 2000.

If you decide to get a NeuroPsychological Assessment stay away from James Bryant Ph.D. He has minimal tolerance for concussion causing symptoms. He destroyed my Work Comp claim against the County of Santa Clara.

My best to you.