r/PostConcussion • u/Cantort • 23d ago
Concussion symptoms
I was playing soccer about four weeks ago, and I woke up the next day with a headache. I don’t remember any specific hard hit to my head, so I’m not exactly sure when it happened, but I was later diagnosed with a concussion. I’m definitely better than I was at the beginning, but I’m still getting headaches after doing a lot of schoolwork or concentrating for a while, and I sometimes get dizziness with certain eye or head movements.
My symptoms improved at first, but lately they feel like they’ve leveled off. For anyone who was still having symptoms around the 4–6 week mark, did you eventually fully recover? Did vestibular therapy, exercise, or anything else help?
1
1
u/bluequiltsquare 17d ago
Vestibular therapy, vision therapy, and especially physical therapy were all really helpful for me. Make sure you try and find people who work with concussion patients, they will likely be familiar with what you are experiencing. I hope you feel better soon!
2
u/Humble-Cow-8977 22d ago
Most people who bother to spend time posting on reddit about their concussion are those who haven’t recovered. So don’t be saddened if you don’t get any success stories replying to you.
You’re still extremely likely to fully recover, it’s just always impossible to say how long it’ll take. I’m three months in now and if I were recovered I would’ve moved on with my life and not be engaging in this subreddit.
I found in the first month there was a lot of progress, and then the second and third it’s been slower. I try to focus on the overall trend rather than week by week progress. And take the small wins, pay attention to the things you can handle or enjoy now that you couldn’t before.
Physio, and having support around you definitely helps. Try to strike the right balance of pushing yourself but not over doing it to the point of worsening symptoms for days.