Can You Be Physically Active While Having Concussion Side Effects?

Published July 6, 2010

Question by crisco4: Can you be physically active while having concussion side effects?
I sustained a concussion almost 3 months ago during a hockey game. I have made a lot of improvement in how I feel but I am still not 100%, I think I am getting really close. I have been frustrated because most people are telling me I should not be excercising and running when I get symptoms from doing activity. I have tried running at full speed about a week ago and I had a headache for two straight days, however now i am feeling pretty well again. I really just want to ignore the symptoms and start running track because I have not been physically active in such a long time. Will I do any harm in running track, when I am still not a 100%?

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Answer by J D
i would say just do your thing and look for that feeling that your head is starting to swell again. maybe exercise right up to that point but no further.

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