Every Two Hours, This 16-Year-Old Needs to Be Told What Day It Is

Temporary Amnesia

Her mom was concerned, but doctors reassured her that Riley’s amnesia was only temporary. They said that Riley was suffering from concussion-induced short-term memory loss. This was a common side effect of traumatic brain injuries similar to Riley’s.

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