[jackh123]

Hi guys. I've been lurking around this forum since I've gotten my concussion and I thought I'd contribute my story, my advice on what worked for me, and ask for any advice that you may have. Here's my story.

I'm an amateur Muay Thai fighter. On 10/31/14 I was training in class and my partner got way too excited and went to grab my head really hard and hit me in the back of my head with his palm. I felt my brain shake and I went through the rest of the class feeling lethargic but I didn't realize I had a concussion until after the class. My mind was blank, couldn't focus, and felt slightly nauseous.

The next couple of months, to put it short, I went through a whole slew of symptoms including tension headaches, headaches, feeling in a cloudy, dizziness, messed up equilibrium, irritated by noise, having a "sore" brain, having a blank mind, difficulty concentrating, etc. It healed a lot but at times I felt I was taking two steps forward then two steps back.

This very day, 3 and 1/2 months out, I can say most of my symptoms during non-physical activity is mostly gone. I still briefly get the cloudiness/dizziness but its very miniscule. I did see a neurologist, the best in the business. He works with professional football and hockey players. I did not have an MRI/CAT scan done. He conducted motor/memory/etc. tests on me and said my brain is fine and that I suffered a mild concussion. He is saying that whatever I'm experiencing now is either unrelated to the concussion or is psychological and that I shouldn't be worried and if symptoms persist, try meditation and cognitive therapy to reduce stress. He cleared me and also encouraged me to exercise as long as I'm symptom free.

However I want to resume training. I tried to return briefly after one month out from the concussion and it didn't feel good. I felt the cloudiness/dizziness during training but after training I felt fine. Any sort of jumping/running made my brain feel like it was shaking around in my head. I stopped when I realize it probably wasn't gonna get better if I kept training.

It's been 3 and 1/2 months out on this day. Yesterday I tried to run for about 10 blocks. I felt my brain shake around in my head with every step again. Then this morning I woke up with a very brief, mild headache and a "sore" brain.

Do you have any feedback for me guys? What do you think about my condition? Do you think I should try a second opinion with another neurologist? Anything would be greatly appreciated. I may have left certain parts out so if you have any questions that would help you give me an answer, please do ask. Thank you!