Hi

I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks, and have found this board so encouraging, I thought I would be polite and introduce myself rather than hide.

I slipped on ice and landed on the back of my head 6 weeks ago on Friday the 13th. Nothing dramatic, just clumsiness and winter combined. Within minutes the front of my head was throbbing, and my neck was sore. I didn't black out, no nausea, si I assumed I was fine. I hosted dinner for my hubby's birthday that evening and had several drinks, and went skiing the next day. Thankfully I didn't fall.

Fast forward to Monday and I had trouble at work - concentration, headache, unable to carry on a conversation coherently., slurring words. I assumed I was over tired and tried to push through. Long story short, my colleagues thought I was off, I saw a doctor and was diagnosed with a mild concussion and whiplash and told I could continue to work.

I saw my own doctor 2 days later when symptoms increased and have been off work since.

I had an MRI yesterday, because I had a bad fall in January, that I now think may have been a concussion as well. I ski with a helmet, so I thought I was safe.

After 5 weeks of brain rest, I'm returning to work Monday on a reduced schedule - 4 hrs from home for 2 days. I spend my day looking a computers, so I'm hesitant. My doctor thinks that some normal life will help me feel less frustrated. I'm willing to try and hoping it goes well. I'm still waiting for the neuro to see me.

I'm so grateful to see that I'm normal - at least for someone who has had a concussion!