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One of the most frustrating experiences for people with persistent post-concussion syndrome is being told: "Your CT scan is normal." "Your MRI is normal." "Everything looks fine." And yet, they still struggle with headaches, brain fog, light sensitivity, fatigue, anxiety, and cognitive overload - and it's not getting better with time. If everything is normal, why do they still feel broken? Dr. Antonucci outlines a model to explain this exact question.

Concussions are one of the most common neurological injuries in the world—and yet, there is still no FDA-approved pharmaceutical treatment for them. If you’ve experienced a concussion or post-concussion syndrome, you’ve likely heard the standard advice: rest, reduce stimulation, and wait. For some, that works. But for many, symptoms linger for months—or even years. So what if we’ve been missing something fundamental? In a recent episode of Life After Impact, I sat down with t

When most people think about concussion recovery, they focus on the physical symptoms: headaches, dizziness, brain fog, and fatigue. But there's another critical piece of the puzzle potentially contributing to these symptoms that often goes unrecognized—the role of hormones and the endocrine system, especially in women. One of the challenges in treating concussion-related hormonal issues is that neuroendocrine symptoms can look a lot like post-concussion symptoms: fatigue, br

did you know that 50% of people suffering from chronic headaches are actually experiencing medication overuse headaches?