It is important to be a advocate for yourself in your medical appointments.  Try to learn as much as you can about your recovery options, and write down or even record with your cellphone or a tape recorder (with your doctor's permission) what is said in your appointments to review later.

Below are a few questions you may consider asking your doctors or specialists.

What is a concussion/ TBI/ post concussion syndrome?

What parts of my brain have been affected and what does it mean for me?

What kind of brain injury do I have?

What does this diagnosis mean for me and my family?

Can I return to work? My daily routine?

What are my options for treatment? What therapies are available for me?

Do I need to take medications and if so, in your opinion, what's best for me?

Can I take vitamins or supplements? If so, what kind?

Can I explore alternative therapies such as acupuncture or vision therapy?

How do I know if I'm progressing and what steps can I take to continue improving?

What kinds of exercise, if any, would benefit me?

Are there any dietary changes I need to make?

How does TBI/ post concussion syndrome progress? What can I expect?

What activities are most important to my recovery process?

Are there any support groups or organizations that you can suggest?

I am experiencing______ symptoms? How can I best treat these?