100 Symptoms You May Experience After a Concussion

A concussion isn’t just a headache

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Concussion recovery can be difficult. Many people limit screen time after a concussion, so I won’t make you read a long article about post-concussion problems. This is just a simple list.

If you have questions about anything I’ve listed below, please leave a comment. I’ll do my best to help, but please be patient.

I’ve had multiple concussions, I’ve been in a brain injury support group, and I used to work in the medical field. However, the content in this article should not be viewed as medical advice. Always check with your doctor if you have questions about your concussion symptoms.

Now that we’ve gotten the introduction and disclaimer out of the way, let’s get to the good stuff. Here are 100 symptoms or issues you may notice after a concussion.

1. Headache
2. Buzzing in head
3. Head feels heavy or too big
4. Head pressure
5. Tingling in head
6. Ear pain
7. Hearing loss
8. Trouble processing sounds
9. Neuralgia (especially occipital neuralgia)
10. Neuropathy