This is my second concussion and the symptoms are lasting alot longer than they did during the previous one. Both were sustained during football. After the first I had trouble reading and typing (which i still have trouble doing), now after this one I have issues with balance, coordination, memory (someone will tell me something then 10 seconds later I cant remember it), lack of motivation and sensitivity to light and sound (all of these leading to depression). CT and MRI Scans negative for both for both concussions, but Im positive something is wrong. Wondering how long these symptoms will last? And if I will ever return to normal.

Hello,
I don't know if you have read any chiropractic information about the atlas/axis also called c1-c2 misalignments?
I know some don't consider chiropractic treatment but just in case - here are some info links for you.

Chiropractic care info- a good one can help with many symptoms:
http://www.upcspine.com/self.htm
http://www.uppercervical.org/subpag...b/about_faq.php
http://www.spineuniverse.com/index.html
http://www.coloradochiropractic.org/.../glossary.html

hi it seems to vary from person to person and from case to case as to recovery time keep your self hydrated coffee and omega 3 supplements seem to help a bit but depends if its tbi or psc
hope you improve with time it can take me hours to type a post I type laying down due to another problem

welcome to the board

Thanks, I just got put on neurontin, and the neurologist said i should return to normal. I hope shes right

Don't drink coffee like Vini is suggesting although I know he means well. It'll probably be several months before you're starting to feel right again but try to go with it. You WILL get better and a lot of people have been through this and I'm one of them. Take it easy and find your limits. Don't get alarmed by not being able to do things properly....I couldn't get myself together to make a simple meal 5 months ago, now I am in full time education, drawing and making music again. It's a real struggle but you'll be stronger when you come through it.

i know that healing is different for everyone, but how long on average would you guys think it would take me to get back to normal? Also how long should i stay out of sports? I talked to a neurologist, but she didnt seem to understand my symptoms and didnt have much advice.... she only said you will get better (and i dont know if that was just SOP to try to psychologically better my mood)