5 Reasons For Prolonged Concussion Symptoms

[@adamhawley2654]

I am in Northern Vermont and i need help finding a Doctor or Resources. Anyone ??

[@drmarkheisig]

I'd search this to see if anyone is near you: clinics.completeconcussions.com/ If not, I offer virtual consultations 🤝❤️🧠

[@joshuawalston9044]

I box amiture level and was dazed for like 5 seconds in sparring never got confused or much of anything after that I didn't spar for around 3 weeks after that I feel completely fine but I a concerned about continuing and may switch to jiu-jitsu, but my question Is if I did continue and got another little concussion 6 months down the road or just sub concussion blows how likely would I be to get a pituitary injury? Please and thank you 😊 Ps lol sorry long winded now that I've educated myself a little on concussions I can say I've had about 3 that were mild never out never confused my whole career and have always taken time off sparring and have always felt normal after the 2nd day in worst case scenario..

[@drmarkheisig]

Hey there! So the research on pituitary/hormonal issues after concussion (mTBI) are mixed. Some large studies say we see issues, other large studies say we don't. Generally, in concussion, the issues we find are with growth hormone (GH) and IGF-1. Now, research doesn't always match patient experience. So, the best way to know if it has impacted your hormones would be to test them.

[@joshuawalston9044]

@Dr. Mark Heisig ty for replying I appreciate it .. Test them , but only if there's reasons right ? I mean you wouldn't test if a patient feels the same as before the concussion right ? Lol probably dumb question why would you test if nothings wrong . I'm overthinking this i feel great.. Im going to just work on defense strengthen my neck muscles and enjoy the sport for a little longer.

[@pamrogers2843]

Thank you for this information. My 17 year old son is suffering with long term concussion symptoms after a blow to his right frontal lobe. We finally got help.

[@drmarkheisig]

I'm glad that you were able to find help!

[@lisachristinaconfirmed5067]

Pam Rogers, where were you able to find help. My son still needs it.

[@pamrogers2843]

@@lisachristinaconfirmed5067 where are you based? I am in South Africa.

[@lisachristinaconfirmed5067]

@@pamrogers2843 I’m in the US!! So I guess I won’t be going where you go :) What kind of provider did you go with to receive help?

[@pamrogers2843]

@@lisachristinaconfirmed5067 We are seeing a Sports Physician, physical therapist, psychiatrist and a neurological eye specialist. The eye specialist recommended prism spectacles, they have done wonders relieving his worst symptoms. For the flight or fright reactions, he has been taught breathing exercises and is on anti anxiety meds. It has been the most draining and heartbreaking journey as people just don’t get how hard it is to recover from severe concussion, sending you good wishes and strength.

[@jonass8491]

But what to do with the neck? I am sure my symptoms comes from the neck but no chiroprator has been able to put my atlas/c1 in place :/

[@drmarkheisig]

Hey there! You can look into the research for this, but putting joints "into place" is not really what's happening with symptoms or treatments. When we're looking at neck rehab for concussion/PCS issues, we do have to consider biomechanics, yes, but we also need to consider spatial awareness and how the neck relates back with your eyes (visual) and ears (vestibular).

[@SilentRunningRedux]

Thank you. If you see this (I found it a year after you posted it) would you please consider addressing the continuum of resilience (how well we humans can bounce back after even “dramatic” impact to the skull/brain), the relevance of how many times and at what AGE(s) one has concussions , loss of consciousness ( v no loss ), and recognizing if and when one might develop cognitive issues later after concussion if one recovers sufficiently to get PhD in physics etc. thnx.

[@drmarkheisig]

Hey there! I've got loads of content here, my blog, and Instagram. I've got many of your questions answered elsewhere.

[@lisachristinaconfirmed5067]

Mr. Heisig, how do you stop the gut brain brain gut issue ? What is the BEST way to address flight or fight ? My son sustained terrible concussion 3 yrs ago and no real targeted help. He eats SUPER clean- think paleo and water only .

[@drmarkheisig]

Hi there, I did a video about a year ago on diet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ7Tp2VtmZJ3nKs. Regarding the fight/flight, don't underlook therapy/counseling (that was huge for me, personally). And breath work: www.drheisig.com/blog/breathing-meditation-concussion

[@sameragha6901]

great video thanks

[@drmarkheisig]

Glad you enjoyed it!