Long term effects of a concussion.

@skh2003: Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect for a concern it appears you've had for nearly 3 years now. Treating what is broadly referred to as concussions can be complex as the term is applied to a variety of symptoms that can be attributed to a variety of causes, usually involving a direct hit to the head. Initial imaging tests are usually not performed as no changes (i.e. skull fracture, significant hemorrhage/swelling) can be detected soon after the injury occurred; rather testing for such things as balance, vision, immediate recall, speech (for slurring) and vision is usually performed. More severe concussions are generally accompanied by loss of consciousness and tend to have more long lasting effects. In such cases, more extensive testing may be warranted by a specialist such as a neurologist. In some cases, if an organic physical cause is not found, neuropsychological testing may be recommended.

This is a guide to concussions per Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355600

As you have continued to report symptoms that have been troubling to you, have you or would you consider an appoitment with a neurologist in your area for a full evaluation?

Susan gave you very good advice. You need to see an neurologist.
My concussion was in 2019. A CT scan of the brain was normal immediately following it.
This fall, hitting my head, kicked off migraine attacks I have to this day. And believe it or not, the right side of my head still has sensitivity to touch in the exact area where I hit my head. My "brain" has not been the same since, having symptoms you have plus truly awful headaches. I noticed I am almost always in a brain fog, some cognitive impairment issues, balance issues, sensitivity to light. If I am under a period of stress and it could be as simple as being around a group of people for an extended social event, I start to feel "sick". My brain MRI is not "normal" I have a few areas of "hyperintensities" (white spots) which indicate lack of blood flow. And to top it off - I have small vessel brain disease (not uncommon in seniors, I am 71).
Although it's not a good picture by any means, I do the best I can. I did have neuropsychological testing also which indicated a high degree of anxiety. I have panic disorder and PTSD.
You need more neurological testing and a work up for sure.
All the best to you.

@briarrose THanks for the info. I will contact a neurologist. I had not really considered that.

@grammato3 I will now. I had never considered it. Thanks

Have you looked for another Doctor? You are your own best advocate. I would urge you to consider finding better medical care. Best wishes.

So, I can’t even remember how many concussions I’ve had…remember first one in elementary school where Mr Murphy made me sit on a stage after whacking my head in a freshly mopped gym floor for the remainder of gym class! My running shoes were my cowboy boots with zero traction!

I have been through several more (probably 5 or 6), but all in all, I have learned how to fall and not hit my head! Good luck to you all, and see a neurologist if one is available to you, which will probably mean seeing ur primary first.