I am a 44 year old woman. In July 2012 I suffered a severe concussion. I don't remember how it happened. I suffered amnesia my speech was impaired motor skills impaired memory issues light and sound sensitivity. All the things you would expect. I missed just over a month of work ( probably should have been more). I never felt completely better. Then the end of December I suffered a blow to the face while shoveling snow. Another concussion, not as bad but all the symptoms seemed to get even worse .That was 5 months ago. A total of 10 months and still not back to normal. Will I ever be right again?

A very good question! So difficult a thing to go through. I hope it helps to know that I am slowly improving, and my life is much better this spring than it was last spring! The brain will continually improve, if you do the things required. Lots of good advice from people here. getting vision assessed (not your eyesight!!) by a neuro opthamologist is very important as many brain injuries affect how the eyes function.
Hang in there!!!!

Hello Yankees Fan,

This is a good place. First, check out the vitamin stickie on the top. There are nutritional things you can do to start some brain healing from the inside. Diet is important too. I have taken caffeine and alcohol out of my diet in my recovery.

I can't remember the rest of your symptoms, but you have had 2 serious head hits close together (I think)

Can you get any more time off work for brain rest? (Meaning limiting screens, reading, and other physical activitiy too)

Other, very experienced people will weigh in.

Take care,

pm

What are your current activity levels? Do you spend a lot of time on the computer or doing any sort of manual labor? How are you doing emotionally? What treatments, if any, have you tried, and are you on any medications? Knowing this info might help in terms of making any recommendations to hopefully help you.

Also, what are your primary symptoms? Headaches? Cognitive fuzziness?

Thanks everyone
Prior to my concussions my neurologist put me on topirmate to prevent severe migraines and cluster headaches(3+ 1/2 years). Other than multi vitamins, vitamin and fish oil I don't take any meds. Initially he had me take a anti depressant to try and help me rest after the first concussion. At the closest dose it made me very jittery and I would only sleep a few hours. So I asked to come off it.
I don't drink alcohol or coffee and I've limited myself to one cup of tea or a soda a day. I'm a waitress. Full time. Not rocket science but I have to focus and it getsloud at times . Probably louder in my head than others if that makes sense.
My activity level isnt what it used to be. I used to hit the gym 5-6 days a week. Now I do light exercise at home. I have good days and bad days.....more good days thank God. I get confused at times. My short term memory is horrible I getheadaches that seem to be in the area I suffered the traumas. I can get very agitated, which isn't at all normal for me.
At first my Dr said probably 6 months to heal. Then maybe a year. Last time I asked him if I would ever be normal again he said there was still a good chance. He's one of the best drs in my area. I get there is no real timeline. I guess I just need to know how others cope and that I'm not crazy.