Post-Concussion Syndrome
Following a concussion—including from whiplash—there is a long list of symptoms which are identified as “Post-Concussion Syndrome” (PCS). Changes in cognitive functioning is the longest lingering effect, and most PCS patients complain of mental fog, poor recall, word-finding difficulty, and inability to focus on their work and other tasks. Some of my patients report missing their freeway exits, being distracted at work or school, and perseverating on a task (i.e. washing the