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Post-concussion syndrome
A complex disorder in which various symptoms such as headaches and dizziness last for weeks or months after the injury that caused a concussion.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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Can you tell me about post concussion syndrome! any advice?
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Am i allowed to get a haircut with post concussion syndrome?
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Can you tell me about post concussion syndrome after 9 months?
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What is the latest info on post concussion syndrome from studies?
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For what length of time can post concussion syndrome last along with its symptoms?
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What kind of tests are used by a neuropsychologist? Going there for post concussion syndrome, a little worried?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I was told i could have post concussion syndrome or something like that. Could I have it from something that happened a year ago?
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I have had post concussion syndrome for 4 months. My job exacerbates symptoms. Am I prolonging recovery or making recovery feel harder?
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Can I use tobacco while suffering from post concussion syndrome? I received my concussion 7 weeks ago and am only experiencing slight fogginess.
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Post concussion syndrome for 7 months on Ned's for headaches will I be allowed to start non contact rugby training in 2 weeks, can I figure skate too?
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Can i tell me how i can recover from post concussion syndrome dizziness psychologically?
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Is it ok to go rock climbing with post concussion syndrome it's in gym class and its not that high?
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I have post concussion syndrome and my headache is keeping me awake. Is there anything i can do to help me get to sleep?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Is it true females with history of migraine have worse outcomes in concussion and Post Concussion Syndrome? Do you have studies? Thank you
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A 18-year old male asked:
My post concussion syndrome just got better 3 days ago after a 3.5 month recovery. Is it now safe to consume alcohol or do physical activity?
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I was diagnosed with my tenth lifetime concussion yesterday and have no insurance. Intense vertigo. Post concussion syndrome. How do recover?
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A 16-year old female asked:
Have post concussion syndrome for 3yrs.hard to do ANY physical activity without head hurting worse.i still try to.how can I stay fit&healthy? Thanks!!
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Can a 17 year old make take cdp choline for post concussion syndrome? Can it help alleviate the symptoms and possible shorten the recovery time? Safe?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Post-concussion syndrome, 1month in: woke up and didn't know where i was, didn't recognize my own home. Foggy, muscles jerky, bad coordination. Normal?
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If you have post concussion syndrome will going to a chiropractor help?
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A 16-year old female asked:
Would love to be a paramedic,But have post concussion syndrome that prevents me from doing daily things.been like this for years.bad idea?thank you!
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My diagnoses have been: concussion (with brief loss of consciousness), post concussion syndrome, swelled dura mater. When will my injuries level off?
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I've had post concussion syndrome for 7 months taking 20mg of nortriptoline daily for headaches drank 2 coolers tonight and a beer can this cause dama?
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I've had post-concussion syndrome for 1.5 years now, and was wondering if it is dangerous to start smoking marijuana? Would it be helpful at all?
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