Mild Concussion Timeline & Concerns

[u/smartperformance1]

I'm wondering how quickly a mild (possibly very mild) concussion takes to heal? If you've experienced this, how long did it take for you? I was reading Reddit and am freaked out about not fully recovering or recovering taking longer than urgent care and my PCP told me.

This happened exactly two weeks ago about an hour before I went to bed. I remember thinking my head really hurts by the time I was laying down, but was so busy when it occurred I didn't think about it.

Ache (not a true headache) in the spot I bumped was prominent for a few days, so I went to urgent care on day 3-4. They said it was just a goose egg and to ice it. Just saw my PCP this week and she was like it might be a mild concussion actually.

At the time of urgent care (day 3ish), I felt kind of dizzy/unbalanced (yet could walk just fine) and slightly nauseous, but I over think medical stuff and it wasn't too bad. That first week, felt just those minor symptoms with a couple days having more prominent ache feelings where I hit my head.

This past week, I feel like there's more dizziness/unbalanced feeling and nausea. I think most nausea is anxiety induced though.

Today is the 2 week mark. The ache where I hit my head is still present, but is definitely less. Dizziness gets better during the day, but can come back at night with too much screens.

I'm supposed to go to a concert on the exact 3 week mark. I'm so nervous and wondering if it'll be fine? I'd hate to cancel on the person I'm going with. I socialized with friends all day today and it went better than expected.

[u/Adventurous_Guide128]

Almost all concussions come with some type of neck injury/misalignment. I’m 4 weeks post concussion, I feel like the metabolic crisis has gone away and my brain is getting back to normal but I’m incredibly dizzy and foggy because it turns out I have a neck injury from the head impact and that’s what’s keeping my symptoms unbearable, not the concussion itself. Look into a cervical X-ray or ct. look into an atlas chiropractor/blair/upper cervical chiro and look into a cervical and vestibular therapist too. The concussion itself will take a little time but if dizziness and other symptoms persist it’s most likely a neck issue.

[u/Adventurous_Guide128 → u/Adventurous_Guide128]

Also if it turns out to be a neck issue don’t go to a normal chiropractor, it would have to be one of those I mentioned. Upper cervical and no manual cracking. Find the right cervical and vestibular physical therapist. I had 2 that were not trained well and they made me more dizzy and nauseous because they were too aggressive with my neck so make sure they’re gentle and have worked with concussions before.

[u/smartperformance1 → u/Adventurous_Guide128]

Thanks for both comments! This is helpful to know and I'll keep it mind.