My DS17 was recently diagnosed with a concussion. On May 3 he was at bat for his High School baseball team and was hit in the helmet by a pitch. He seemed fine said it did not hurt and continued the game. About 10 days later he was playing a pick up game of basketball with his friends and was elbowed in the head. He had quite a bump on his head that was very sore but he continued to play for another hour. A couple hours later at home he started feeling nauseous and anxious. He was also sick for the rest of the weekend complaining of nausea, fatigue and just feeling crappy. I never made the connection to a concussion and thought he was experiencing anxiety/panic attacks or perhaps a stomach bug. It wasn't until a doctor visit a few days later that we discovered it was a concussion. Being a Junior this couldn't come at a worse time. He has missed this whole week of school and missed important assignments and an AP exam. Trying to finish up his Junior year being a high achieving student has really put extra stress on him with this injury. So many important things coming up to prepare for College applications and closing of his HS transcript is really such a bummer. He is a high stat kid and now worries this will impact his admission to some highly selective colleges. Has anyone had experience with concussions and also has anyone had this experience right in time for College applications/ admittance? He is worried this will affect his GPA. Thank God he already got through his SAT. It's the nervousness, panic attacks and fatigue that is keeping him from returning to school. He feels overwhelmed by the commotion and noise of the hallways and environment there. Who knew an elbow bump on the head could turn out this way. I always thought concussions happen by traumatic blows to the head and loss of consciousness. Eye opener for sure.......