This particular neurologist I saw specilizes in brain injury, and epidemiology.


This visit very much changed my view on PCS. I was told that it is in fact a myth that the brain is only more sensitive for a few days after the impact, and then the brain returns to normal.

Recently I have not been exercising very much, in an attempt to completely get rid of the rest of my symptoms (ear ringing, noise sensitivity), and was told that this is very wrong, and exercise is very important for recovery.

I also asked if my symptoms increase when I am exercising, does that mean I shouldn't be doing that activity? The answer was a simple no, symptoms returning does not mean anything.

I am at 1 year post concussion right now, and for the first 6 months the only symptom I had are headaches. I then dropped out of all my classes, and isolated myself at home - the symptoms got worse. When I went to the neurologist, he mentioned that it has to do with, "gait." If you are not exposed to sound, your gait will go down, and you will be more sensitive to it. Same with exercise. This statement really connected all of my symptoms.

Just food for thought.