Have you ever had a concussion?

Will my concussion ever go away?

• I have been suffering a concussion for about a year now, i was hit in the right side of the head twice within 3 months....i have done percacets and drank which i think have made it worse....now i am feeling somewhat myself again but dont feel i am heeling in the right ways....everything is not bright and happy as it used to be....will i ever be normal again in the future and be able to have fun and drink again?

• Answer:

  Will I have any lasting effects from a concussion? Rarely, some people may develop post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Symptoms of PCS may not start for several weeks or months after an injury. Symptoms of PCS usually go away over time. Some people may need special treatment. Call your caregiver if you have concussion symptoms for more than six weeks after the injury. You may have PCS if one or more of the following symptoms start or continue six weeks or more after the injury: •Headache that will not go away. •Dizziness or vision changes. •Problems with memory, planning, or thinking. •You become irritable, depressed, get angry more easily, or you are not able to control your emotions.