My son was a football player and was seriously injured with Post Concussion Syndrome on August 25, 2013 during a game; due to "getting his bell wrung" and allowed back in the game.
During the course of the game he received a severe blow to the head by what we believe to be a knee to the head by one of his own players. After that hit, he spoke with one of the assistant coaches telling him he was dizzy.The coaches did not test him for concussion symptoms at that time. This took place in the second quarter. He does not remember anything from half time on.
The coaches did not follow protocol by testing him for concussion like symptoms and allowed him back in the game. He was tested at the end of the game, but that was already to late and the damage was done to his brain.
Needless to say, playing Right Tackle, received multiple hits on top of the initial concussion blow. Thus leading to this serious Post Concussion Syndrome.
He is under the care of a neurologist, who has stated, " This is the worst concussion" he has ever seen. They say the CT scan came back fine.
His symptoms are:
- severe headaches
- severe dizziness
- unable to walk without a walker
- needs a wheelchair most of the time
- can not stand for more than 10 seconds
- can not read and comprehend what he reads
- depression
- severely limited motor skills
- severely limited cognitive abilities

Before this football game on August 25, my son was in excellent physical shape, a honors student at Middle School in the gifted program, and represented his team as one on the captains at the coin toss of the game.
He has been unable to attend school for the past 6 months. He will not be able to attend school for the rest of the year and next year is highly questionable. He should be entering High School next year, but will be left back.
My son goes to physical therapy once a week and mainly does eye exercises. he is on anti-depressant for sleep.
It does not seems like he is getting better. Over the Christmas holidays he even got worse.
I read these stories about people getting better after 6 or 7 months. Can anyone please shed some light on what else we can do for my boy. All the doctors say is, time and rest will get him better.
Any suggestions or action plans would be greatly appreciated. God Bless.
And to all of you out there suffering, you are in my prayers.