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Is fatigue a common post concussion side effect?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Yes. Both mental &: physical rest are needed. A Boston Children's Hospital study of patients aged 8-23 showed that patients who dramatically limited activities requiring concentration & memory for 3-5 days after a concussion recovered 2-5 times faster than those who resumed such activities sooner. That includes texting, going online, playing video games, doing crossword puzzles, etc., as well as reading & homework.

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Answered 9/24/2014

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Are there any tell tale signs of a concussion after three weeks? Hard to tell if fatigue, minor head pain, hard to focus is based on hitting head 3 weeks ago, or general stress.

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Got a concussion in Feb. Increase in headaches since. Abnormal fatigue. Blood work rules out anemia. What do I ask my doc about post concussion syndro?

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I got concussion 6/1. No loss of consciousness. Had headache fatigue left arm tingled and slight nausea - all improved over several days. 6/12 Noon I got a severe headache w bad light sensitiv. Must be in bed+on Vicodin. Ct scan 6/12 was clear. help?

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