How long does post concussion head pain and cognitive fatigue last?

My first Concussion I was 7 yrs old. I seemed to be ok but back in the 70s and 80s we didn't run to the ER every time we smacked our head or knocked yourself out. I got older and started having out bursts and anger issues. I have dealt with paranoia, aggravation, pissed off. I became an auto mechanic and that's when I started hitting my head more and more, walk into a tire over your head, stand up and smack the hoist arm, smack exhaust systems, rear axles. Then I decided to start to learn how to play hockey. I also was an assistant coach on the team. During practice I took a nasty fall and landed on the back of my head with my body above me and drove my chin into my chest. I was out, came to in a min. Went to the ER fell out of the car and hit my head again. Had to work so went to work with what they called a grade 3 concussion. I continued to coach and started to play hockey. Got hit several times and continued to play with a headache. Then sat out for a week, went back played was good for a few and then hit again and was nauseated. Sat in the locker room till I felt better and went back out on the ice. Woke up looking at the lights. I have counted up wards of 8 concussions, possibly more. I have had a headache for the last yr and I now have some cognitive issues like memory, thoughts, mind goes blank, I hear things and see things that aren't there. I am on medications to help but the small headache which is a pain of 1-2/10, my concussion Neurologist said that that will probably never go away. It has affected my work, cant multitask anymore, I get confused and cannot think my way out. I over react to a lot, I also have paranoia more then before. I am just here to see what others are dealing with. I have had numerous MRI, CT and all show clear, I have some diminished cognitive issues per a different Neurologist.

Just feeling down….has anyone been told that someone couldn’t believe that you are still not recovered yet, by a doctor and coworker in that demeaning tone that makes you feel like it’s your fault?

I have never had such a hard time returning to work everyday with all these symptoms and just functioning everyday. Sometimes it’s all I can do to just survive the severe cognitive impairments and fatigue during the workday, make it home and just cry.

Thanks for listening and letting me vent everyone, I am so much better than before and I know I have a long way to go and I won’t give up but it is definitely hard to hear statements like that and deal with people who have no compassion towards our TBI difficulties and recovering as much as possible. I will never fully recover but I am working so hard to learn all of the tools and tricks to function at the highest level possible!

Have a blessed day

@jenniferctbisurvivor

I have sometimes felt suicidal beause of this very thing. I am holding on. So tough to deal with. If a person has not exeriened this that person cannot understand.
Dolly

@dollyjaneprenzel

You are so right Dolly, please get as many positive people around you as possible, you are such an amazing person to face everything we do daily!

Thank you for validating my feelings and confirming I am not alone in this daily battle. Remember God is with us and we will enter his kingdom in the end where there will be no more pain or suffering, the devil is the liar trying to convince us to give up and especially take our lives because he will then take one of Gods children.

I decided to be an advocate for everyone who doesn’t understand with knowledge, forgiveness, kindness, compassion and patience as it’s not my place to judge others who just don’t or don’t want to understand.

It still hurts but I choose to move forward and give that pain to God.

You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Thank you so much Jennifer. Let's pray for each other. ❣️🙏 I do think it is worse in the winter when it is hard to be out and about. We just had a terrible ice storm in Nashville and I was kept inside for several days. And then I think of Nancy Guthrie and what may have happened to her. My problems seem small in comparison. Blessings. Dolly

@dollyjaneprenzel they will never understand the issues and never understand the pain and frustration this causes. My job has been very understanding and are helping me when they can. The constant headache is a real problem. Then I found out Friday that my concussion Dr is leaving the company he works for. So it’s just getting more to deal with. Keep your head up, smile and know that you are not alone and we are all here to help if we can.

@ccmedic5
Thank you so much! 😊

@jenniferctbisurvivor
Jennifer, how are you doing?
It’s been too long since we’ve been in touch. Please let me hear from you.
🙏🙏🙏
Dolly

@jenniferctbisurvivor
Yes! A concussion/physical therapist told me that post-concussion syndrome only last 3-4 months at most. A few relatives have asked why I am STILL not recovered, but they don't know any better. The therapist does vestibular therapy and should know better.

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