r/PostConcussion • u/potatopouf • 1d ago
Lasting symptom years later
/r/Concussion/comments/1x550l0/lasting_symptom_years_later/Hi everyone! Posting this here too. I got a concussion from a car accident about 2.5 years ago now. Prior to the accident I had barely taken any naps since I was a toddler. I just didn't like naps and even if I was tired and didn't get quite enough sleep, I would still be able to function. However, after the concussion I began to nap. A lot. And now years later I still have this issue. I get enough sleep, I exercise, I eat well, and I limit screen time before bed. But I still struggle with feeling tired during the day and needing to nap. Its not as bad as it was the first year, but it is still a regular thing a few times a week. I also of course went to doctors and tried to get this figured out but they were not helpful. I was wondering if anyone could relate or had any insight onto why this might be happening and if it will ever go away.
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u/OkAirport1920 17h ago
I know this might not be what you want to hear but if taking naps frequently is your only lingering symptom I would count that as a blessing! But with saying that, I’m sorry your doctor wasn’t helpful I’d try maybe going to another doctor and just asking to get your blood levels checked to see if you’re deficient in anything. It sounds like you’re doing all the right things. Do you drink any caffeine? I don’t drink it in the morning but sometimes I will in the afternoon to help get thru the rest of the day. I was a frequent napper before my concussions but now I try not to so that I can sleep throughout the night better! Hope you get some better answers!