I was thinking about this thread last night, I posted yesterday but...honestly if it were me, I wouldn't be going on that climb especially as your concussion is so new and from the symptoms you are experiencing.

I had a concussion in late March and have been given strict instructions not to climb by my Dr and therapists.

I have terrible headaches and you describe migraines, climbing that high up the mountain is probably not a good idea and I would imagine make everything worse.

You must take good care of yourself, as Klaus mentions, can you not explain everything to the sponsors and wait?

When I even attempt to walk up very steep hills the massive headache and head pressure gets worse.

Thank you, everyone. I really appreciate your feedback. I have spoken with the guide company we're using in Tanzania and they are aware of my symptoms. I have a plan in place if/when I need to come down. I want to at least start the climb with my husband and friends. If I need to descend, it will be with an experienced mountain guide. I understand that this is likely which, of course, is disappointing, but I will not take any chances.

I am working with an osteopath and a naturopath to help my body and brain heal. I have added 400mg of B2 and 200mg of butterbur to my daily supplements. I already take 900mg of magnesium malate and DHA. I am finding acupuncture very helpful for the migraines. I took arnica montana for a week after my accident and my naturopath has just added three stronger doses over three days to address the bruising in the brain. What has been your experience with supplements?

Ultimately, as you well know, the brain will heal when it's good and ready. I find this frustrating as an athlete, where you can actually see your progress with an injury. This is a whole new ball game for me. But I am learning to be patient. I feel like I am doing everything I can to facilitate healing and am hoping my brain responds.

I'm very happy I found this group--it has been very helpful.

Re. supplements, I should add that I already take a good, balanced multivitamin, zinc, vitamin C and D3.

Sorry to hear about your dad and your injuries, but I would strongly advise you to not go. Statements of the form "X is not an option" are extremely dangerous for concussed people. I had 5 concussions in 8 months because quitting soccer was "not an option".

I used to live by the motto "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" but that does not apply at all to concussions. I climbed Kilimanjaro when I was 18 (I'm now 23) and to be honest it was pretty easy. But back then I was a normal person. Running and jumping used to be easy. Hugging people used to be fun, not scary (I'm scared that the person will shake my head too much).

I'm sorry to be so negative and I'm sure you'll resent me for saying this, but the only doctor I respect is the one I initially hated the most (for telling me I couldn't play contact sports EVER AGAIN). But now I only hate those doctors who cleared me to play just weeks after my previous concussions. Don't be me. Don't **** up your life. You don't want this life and your dad wouldn't want it for you either. Wait a year or two and then go. Sorry, but your $10K is nothing compared to the treatment costs, loss of lifetime earning, etc that stem from TBI/PCS.

Just be grateful for what health you still have and don't push your luck.
Sorry for being a downer but I wish everyday that someone had yelled at me after concussion #2 rather than coming to the realization myself after concussion #5.