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Suggest Treatment For Concussions

Our son who is now 49 years old, played hockey as a teen ager and had a couple of concussions. He played baseball as a youngster and collided with another player on third base and received a concussion. Could these injuries affect his cognitive processes now? He was diagnosed with a mild case of MS. He has a few mild symptoms now, takes no meds for it as he has no insurance. He has trouble keeping and staying with jobs. My husband and I wonder if these concussions could be causing some of his problems. If so, should he be evaluated by a doctor who can determine if there are problems? Thank you. YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Repeated concussions, especially between short periods of time, may give rise to mild cognitive problems.

Of course an evaluation by a Neurologist and neuropsychological tests are of paramount value in distinguishing between MS related symptoms from post concussion syndrome.

Imaging studies such brain MRI also is needed to evaluate better these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Greetings.
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Suggest Treatment For Concussions

Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Repeated concussions, especially between short periods of time, may give rise to mild cognitive problems. Of course an evaluation by a Neurologist and neuropsychological tests are of paramount value in distinguishing between MS related symptoms from post concussion syndrome. Imaging studies such brain MRI also is needed to evaluate better these issues. Hope you found the answer helpful. Greetings.