Concussions and other head injuries are often dismissed as just a mild bump on the head, but sports concussions, particularly repeated head injury, has been linked to a host of long-term cognitive deficits, including memory loss and depression. If you've suffered a concussion or another head injury while playing sports, tell us about it. Share your story and offer tips or advice for other athletes dealing with the aftermath of a concussion.
Chiari Type 1 - increases concussion risk
Can't play football. Chiari made him susceptible to concussions. If not for MRI, cause CT Scan missed it, we would of never found his rare (1 in 1000 or less) brain malformation. Risk of stroke, brai…
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Concussion during gym class
I was to told that it made my next concussion was way worse than it had to be. I had to spend five days in the hospital for that. I have some short term memory loss and in conversations I can't think…
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