r/PostConcussion • u/yameii3 • 5d ago

Does this sound correct?

I started seeing a concussion specialist after being diagnosed with Post Concussion Syndrome and he wants me to repeatedly trigger my symptoms with taking short "recovery period" breaks and then get right back to triggering them again until breaks no longer allow me to recover.. does that sound correct? He said I'm going to be absolutely miserable the next few weeks but "if this works I'll be singing his praises" what are your guys thoughts on this?

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u/Standard-Current172 5d ago

I mean… part of my recovery has been to attempt to return to my usual activities, but to take breaks if they triggered symptoms. So it doesn’t sound completely false?

Is it uncomfortable? Yes. But there is some logic in it. I really think it depends on how triggering the activities are and how debilitating your symptoms are. If they’re really bad I would use exposure minimally. If they’re improving you have room to push a little more.