I’m a 29-year-old male seeking insight into neurological symptoms I’ve been experiencing for several years.

I’ve experienced several concussions since about 2013-2014. I’ve been “diagnosed” with probably 10. After that, I stopped going in to waste time and money on a 10 minute visit and tracing the doctors finger to tell me what I already know—I have concussion symptoms…recovery..yada yada.

Well, in the last 6 years, I’ve had on average 1-3 “concussions” every year. At least I thought they were concussions.

In the last 2 years, seemingly insignificant impacts to my head, or even minor whiplash-type movements, can trigger neurological symptoms lasting weeks.

Just in 2026, I’ve spent more time recovery from concussion-like symptoms than not. A couple of examples of what triggered these symptoms—my fiancee adjusted on the couch one night and lightly bumped her head on mine. Thought nothing of it. Within 5-10 minutes I had pressure in my head, dry and tired eyes, and dizzy. Symptoms lasted for about 3 weeks or so before dissipating.

3 days ago I got home from work and greeted our dogs. Our Plott hound nestled his head into my shoulder a little abruptly and slight numbed the side of my head. Instant onset of symptoms that I’m still experiencing.

I’ve had about 7-8 of these type of incidents so far this year alone. Each time symptoms last 2-5 weeks.

I’m beginning to question whether these episodes represent actual recurrent concussions or whether something else is contributing to my symptoms.

My symptoms include:
Persistent brain fog and difficulty concentrating.
Difficulty finding words and occasional memory issues.
Headaches, particularly behind my eyes, temples, and back of my head.
Pressure sensations throughout my head.
Sensitivity to light and sound.
Heavy, tired eyes and visual fatigue.
General fatigue, even after adequate sleep.
Increased anxiety and irritability during symptomatic periods.
Occasional neck discomfort and tenderness around the base of my skull.

Symptoms seem to worsen with extended screen time, concentration, physical exertion, and certain head or neck movements.
I typically try to sleep approximately 7–8 hours per night, although I almost never feel refreshed and rarely sleep through the night.

Neurological testing:
I consulted a neurologist who raised the possibility of post-traumatic epilepsy. I didn’t agree. Not that I’m a medical professional but upon my own research and speaking with other doctors, I didn’t find any correlation.

Anyways, I subsequently underwent:
Brain MRI — Normal.
EEG — Normal.

I’ve taken a ton of different supplements recommended by the neurologist and other doctors aimed to improve brain function/ recovery after tbi’s.

After several months, I’ve seen no improvement. I think it’s actually getting worse and I’m becoming even more susceptible to these symptoms.

I have my first appointment with a PT for cervical and vestibular therapy next week. In my own research I found that issues with either can cause symptoms similar to concussions. Though, I have no idea what to expect. Every doctor or PT I’ve explained my experience with reacts as if they’ve never heard of anything like this. I’m trying to find another neuro but wait time in my areas are like 12 months +.. I’m starting to lose hope.

My questions for medical professionals:
Can minor head impacts repeatedly trigger prolonged post-concussion symptoms without necessarily causing a new concussion?

Could cervical dysfunction, vestibular issues, or post-traumatic migraines explain this presentation?

How much diagnostic significance should be placed on a normal MRI and EEG when symptoms persist?

What additional evaluations would be appropriate for someone experiencing this pattern of recurring symptoms?

Are there other particular specialists or rehabilitation approaches worth pursuing?

I’m particularly interested in understanding whether this could represent persistent post-concussion symptoms, cervical involvement, or another neurological condition that hasn’t yet been identified.

Thank you to anyone who made it this far on this post.

Any professional insight or suggestions regarding further evaluation would be greatly appreciated.

27F, 110lbs 5'1

Hands, feet, lips, nose go purple often when cold, stressed, in a hot shower, exercising or sick. I'm tired and sore and stiff most of the time but try to have perfect diet and lifestyle and exercise to slow down the decline in my health. Today was a new colour of greeny blue and sores on toes while trying to work out, tried to warm them up but stayed purplish and numb after sitting in a hot car for ages, was told to go to ED by a medical helpline but the nurse there laughed at me and said she was pretty sure it was fine and I could leave. I'm so tired.

Dx POTS, psoriasis, secondary raynauds from unknown cause, mild aortic regurg from unknown cause, hypertension from unknown cause, C5-C6 degeneration with no apparent cause which has caused severe foraminal stenosis and cervical radiculopathy, ADHD, and PMOS. Earliest was psoriasis as a kid, then PMOS as a teen, then ADHD, then it was the aortic regurgitation and hypertension, then POTS, then the degenerated neck discs/spinal cord nerve damagey stuff.

My scalpular plaque psoriasis that was in remission since I was 10 came back about 8 months ago, and has made recurring patches that come back every time I stop topical steroids behind both ears, in the crook of my left elbow and recently across my sternum.

I have clear salty/metallic liquid that frequently runs and drips freely out of my nose when I exercise, get too excited/stressed or bend forwards a lot.

Since October last year I lost nearly 66lbs, much faster and more weight than I ever wanted, and I struggle to keep weight on and eat enough. Weight drops rapidly (like 2lbs overnight) if I get stressed or sick and is slow to get put back on.

My pee smells like acetone and just awful all the time, like really uniquely bad, but it isn't a UTI. For the last year every time I work out semi-hard, my pee stinks like straight up sweet cake with like maybe a hint of nail polish remover.

My shoulders and neck hurt all the time from muscle tension and the disc thing, but just generally I ache intensely and I'm quite weak, unusually so for the amount of muscle I have. It feels like I'm moving through water most of the time. I'm also always intensely fatigued, and struggle to live life.

Meds are metoprolol, Estelle-35ED, Ritalin, minoxidil, tirzapetide, spironolactone, agomelatine.

I used to be a high-powered executive professional and amateur athlete two years ago. Been getting fobbed off by every medical professional I've paid money I no longer have to see for years. I'm so tired. Apparently my feet going numb, turning a shade of blue green I've never seen before and blistering today (on a hot sunny day while I was actively working out and using preworkout which contains vasodilators) was normal. I ended up apologising for wasting the ED's time and driving home with numb purple feet.

(sorry if this isn’t the right sub/flair!)

I’ve always wondered why, if a vaccine exists, it isn’t something vaccinated for preventatively mostly because, why not? I imagine there’s differences between pre and post-exposure vaccines and how they work, but does the effectiveness of the vaccine depend on initial exposure for PEPs?

My only thought logistics wise is that generally, wild animal bites happen relatively infrequently so it wouldn’t be needed that much. But considering how long rabies can lie dormant and the fact that once you show symptoms you are fatally ill, if there’s nothing stopping you is it medically possible to have the vaccine work to prevent rabies?

Mostly thinking of this because I’ve always been an outdoors person and had a tendency to pick up wild animals as a kid, if it is possible* it really couldn’t hurt for me to get one lol.

(to clarify, I do not think I have rabies nor do I think I’ve been bitten, I’m more curious than anything)

Sorry if this is a bit stupid but I’m really curious

*edit: spelling

I started allergy shots today and am supposed to go weekly or biweekly (leaving at least 2 days in between). I would like to have a way to keep track of this without just using a physical calendar. I want to be able to glance at it quickly and see when I went last and how many times I’ve been, etc, especially since it’ll be for a year. Is there a better way for me to do this?

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I have to get routine blood work and med reauthorization every 6 months. I go to a clinic that's a part of a statewide chain. I have gone to (let's just call it T-ville) a few times and the Doc was pretty great. This past time however, he was panicking and talking about how nobody but him, a Nurse, and a front desk person is there with 30 patients in the waiting room.

I saw him exactly 1 minute and the Nurse maybe 1 minute. She didn't talk to me at all but, was the one filling out my chart. I'm on 5 meds, and they missed my mental health questionnaire which I had to catch him literally running out the door to address.

Fast forward to 3 months ago, and I'm trying to refill my pain meds. Denied because I need the authorization that was supposed to be for 6 months. I message the clinic through the portal, and the Nurse who was there and managing my chart was extremely rude and not even messaging in sentences; just 2-3 word utterances. We went back and forth as I asked her to review my chart and extend the authorization because I've always had 6 mo. increments. Nope, she says she's only seeing 3. Just keot repeating I would have to come back and get reauthorization which means a 35 mi. drive and more money for their mistake.

I call the Pharmacy back, and they send in a fax which was successful for another month of reauthorization. Another month goes by, another fax, and we're good. Month 6 however, denied. I make another appointment at a location in H-ver. That Doc I know very well and was so sad she went to a different clinic, but came back.

She saw on my chart the Nurse misclassified 2 of my meds (one is for Migraines and she said it was GI or something like that). Then, I told her about them withholding my pain meds which as someone with 3 chronic pain conditions and 2 listed as severe; big no-no. She had to go through my whole chart and told me everything that was a mistake. The T-ville clinic for reference has a lot of negative reviews recently as they underwent new management and for the same reasons I just listed.

It doesn't seem like what she did was huge but; she didn't even know what my meds were, didn't set the time right, and was useless after the fact and screwed my chart completely up. I made sure I wasn't getting the wrong meds because I was paranoid she did that too.

Believe I scratched my eyeball with my nail in my sled or something. Eye hurts bad giving me a headache. No itching. Any tips for relief ??

I have a Eurodynamics exam soon and I’m terrified. Do I really have to pee in front of healthcare professionals? Do they stick a tube up my urethra? I’ve started my period, does that necessitate rescheduling? Help me. I’m so scared.

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I'm aware there could be a bunch of reasons, so obviously I will visit a doctor soon, but in the meantime I'm curious and would like to see what you suggest.

Im 22 years old, 75kg and 182cm.

I had Pericarditis from Covid a few years ago, no treatment and no idea if I still have it, I assume not?

Also some problem with "the mitral valve" not sure If it's that one exactly but I have a photo of which one if needed, it was moving abnormally or something.

My SYS measures at 130-165, other values stay at around 70-80, my bloodwork is mostly fine but my hemoglobin is at the upper limit.

I exercise, eat fairly healthy, but I am a casual smoker/substance user, I avoid alcohol.

I sometimes get dizzy when standing up so I would assume my blood pressure is sometimes also low, I also get headaches from high blood pressure.

All my life I had constant stims (bouncing my leg, biting my lips and many others). I really don't even notice it cause of how much I do it but if it's tied to stress I guess it could also raise my blood pressure.

I will happily answer to any questions and add that info to this list if needed.

Dad has high blood pressure and is on medication and Mom has episodes of high blood pressure.

My partner has endometriosis as well as pcos, her uterus and a lot of the stuff around it is causing them agony and she needs either a partial or total hysterectomy, but shes 24 and lives in Florida and despite being told that she is functionally infertile and that a baby would either horribly harm her or be born with extreme complications that they cant consider removing ot until shes at least 30. Doctors have hardly been any help and shes essentially had to beg on her hands and knees for them tk even look at her. We're long distance, I live in Nevada and with it being a blue state I'm positive they'd give them a hysterectomy here but I have no experience navigating a situation like this and theres no one we can think of to ask for advice about this. Does anyone have any experience or tips about anything remotely like this? I'm at a loss

Just trying to understand the findings. My OT suspects CCI and is afraid to assign exercises without a neurology consult. I have to get an MRI for insurance to approve that, and I need x-rays to approve MRI, so...

Also, I didn't want to exacerbate my spine, so I restricted my movement for the imaging (I've been advised not to push myself to end range motions). Should I have hit end ranges for more informative results...?

Progression from day 1 to day 11 (today). Doctor advised to put vaseline daily on wound. Have kept stitches dry and washed with water and soap plus vaseline afterwards, as instructed. Incision is still closed and seems to be doing well. I have no serious pain. Pain has been reducing over the days, just a stinging from time to time. Redness has been reducing but not going away (?). There is no continuous drainage from staple entry points but have this yellow, almost clear liquid substance there. Where it’s coming from there was dried-up yellow crust (as shown in the second-to-last image), which I think got rehydrated after I didn’t put Vaseline the day prior. I don’t think this is an infection but would like some medical advice as I don’t want to take a trip to urgent care right now.

A Simple Breathing Technique for Hiccups — Worth Testing?

I have observed a simple method that appears to stop hiccups very quickly.

The method:

1. Slowly breathe out until you have naturally emptied your lungs as comfortably as possible.
2. Immediately breathe in again, very slowly and smoothly.
3. In my experience, hiccups have stopped after just one breathing cycle, without drinking water or using anything else.

I tried this myself, and a friend also reported immediate relief after trying it once.

I would like others to test this method safely and report their results, including unsuccessful attempts. This is a personal observation, not a scientifically proven treatment, and I cannot yet claim it works for everyone.

Has anyone experienced similar results? Could this technique be studied systematically?

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Hey yall, I’m a bit of a newbie to all this so forgive my naïveté.

About a month ago, i started taking half of a 5mg D9 gummy to help me sleep a few nights a week. I have a tendency to stay up working or scrolling longer than i should, and it started to affect my heart health, so i was pretty excited when i found out that taking a gummy about an hour and a half before i wanted to be asleep would ensure my brain would stop being able to work and force me to lay down at the right time. it was like a timer and VERY helpful. i didn’t take it every night but it was often enough. probably like 4-5/7 nights a week for only two weeks.

however, a couple weeks ago i started having really bad indigestion, heart burn, and burping a lot. i had no idea where it was coming from until i saw someone talking about how cannabinoids can mess with your stomach’s ability to regulate and digest food. i put two and two together and realized that my stomach issues were probably caused by the gummies. now, i’m no stranger to gut issues, but these were strangely persistent and weren’t really impacted by antacid tablets or water or anything. the heartburn would just come back.

i was curious if anyone else has dealt with this or if anyone has any solutions? i’ve started working more probiotic foods into my diet to hopefully encourage my gut microbiome to recover, but if anyone has better ideas i am open to it.

TLDR; i started taking D9 gummies to help me sleep and now im having horrible indigestion because of it. help?

Hi everyone,
I’m around 25 years old, and I’m looking for advice from people who have experienced similar issues or have medical knowledge about erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE).
I’m having difficulties during sex with my girlfriend, and it’s affecting my confidence quite a lot.
Here’s my situation:
● During masturbation: I can usually achieve a fully hard erection.
● During foreplay and kissing: I can also get a strong erection.
● During penetration: My erection sometimes becomes soft or doesn’t stay hard enough, making penetration difficult.
● Ejaculation: When penetration does happen, I usually ejaculate in less than a minute. On some previous attempts, I ejaculated before penetration or within seconds.
● Possible performance anxiety: I feel nervous because I’ve experienced these difficulties repeatedly, and I’m worried about it happening again.
My main goals are to maintain a firm erection during penetration and improve my ejaculation control. Ideally, I’d like to last around 5 minutes or longer, but I also want to enjoy sex without constantly worrying about my performance.
I’m considering these options:
1. Sildenafil 25 mg or 50 mg alone.
2. Dapoxetine 30 mg alone.
3. A combination of sildenafil 50 mg + dapoxetine 30 mg.
I’m particularly interested in whether the combination is appropriate for someone who experiences both erection difficulties during penetration and ejaculation in under a minute, even though erections are generally good during masturbation and foreplay.
I’d like to try a treatment at least once before my next intimate encounter with my girlfriend, which I expect in the next few months. However, I don’t want to take unnecessary risks or use the wrong medication.
My questions are:
1. Based on this pattern, could performance anxiety be contributing to my erection difficulties?
2. Which of these options is generally more appropriate when someone has both erection-maintenance difficulties and premature ejaculation?
3. Is sildenafil 25 mg worth considering before moving to 50 mg?
4. Would dapoxetine alone be sufficient if the erection problem is mainly anxiety-related?
5. Is taking sildenafil and dapoxetine together safe for a first-time user, or should they only be combined under medical supervision?
6. What side effects or contraindications should I know about before considering either medication?
I’m not currently taking any regular medication. I would appreciate evidence-based advice, especially from people who have dealt with a similar situation or healthcare professionals.
I understand that everyone’s response is different, and I’m not looking for a guaranteed result. I just want to make an informed and safe decision instead of experimenting blindly.
Thanks in advance.

Okay look, I'm pretty sure it's a weird hair follicle but it's really creeping me out. Idk what it is, it's rock hard and I can't see any eyes or discoloration that would make me think it's a bug? But on the other hand my brain is convinced it's a bug so I need reassurance or answers 😭 is it a bug? Is it some weird pimple or hair follicle?

Hello I’m a 27M and I have had this bump at the base of my penis for about 2 weeks now. It hasn’t gotten any bigger or changed appearance, nor has it ever hurt or really itched. I’m freaking out and have never seen anything like this in my genital area. I’ve been with the same person for over a year and haven’t had any issues until the above timeline. Both of these photos are from the same time just with different angles. It’s definitely more noticeable and appears when I’m erect vs. flaccid. Any idea on what it could be?

I’ve been getting these red dots on my skin, mostly on my thighs, and I’m trying to figure out what they could be. Today, while I was on a run and started walking for a bit, my thighs suddenly got really itchy. I started scratching them, and really quickly, a bunch of red dots appeared wherever I was itching. They were worse earlier, but I took a cold shower, which helped, and they don’t itch anymore.
This has happened before, though. Last week, I had similar spots on my stomach, and they took almost a week to go away. I’ve also gotten them on my legs before. I have acrylic nails, and I’ve noticed this happening when I’ve had fake nails on, but I’m not sure if that’s related.
I’m also worried because we recently adopted a kitten that was exposed to ringworm. The kitten wasn’t diagnosed with ringworm, but knowing about the exposure has made me worried that my spots could be related. From what I’ve seen online, ringworm looks different, but I’m not sure.
Has anyone experienced something similar? Could this be a reaction to scratching or running, or could it be something from the kitten? Id appreciate any advice or suggestions about what this might be. Thank you!