The Science Behind the Symptoms: Postconcussive syndrome with Dr. Chrisman and Campbell Miller

Post-concussive syndrome is frequently diagnosed when symptoms like headaches, dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, and sensitivity to light or sound persist long after a concussion. For some people, these symptoms can continue for months or even years, and sometimes become profoundly disabling.But what if something different is keeping the symptoms going?In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sara Chrisman, an adolescent medicine specialist and professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine who cares for and studies teens with persistent post-concussive symptoms, and Campbell Miller, who experienced post-concussive syndrome herself.Together, Dr. Chrisman and Campbell take us through both sides of the story: what the research is showing about why symptoms can persist after the brain has healed from the initial injury, what this actually feels like for the person living through it, and how understanding the role of the brain and nervous system can open an entirely different path to recovery.💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.