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Old 04-05-2017, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by nickd View Post
When I was walking my dog the other day, I took a step abruptly off a curb and felt a really unpleasant lurching in my head. My knee may have veen locked at an awkward angle. I felt really weird. I tried to tell myself it was nothing, but I have been feeling truly miserable since then. I feel like I've gone 100% backwards and I'm really really scared that I've reinjured myself

I attributed it to pillow in another thread, but now I've realized this.

Could you get a concussion this way? I recall reading marks post about something similar and im honestly kind of panicking

I apologize for multiple posts in a short time but I'm really scared. I feel like I'm losing it
Nick, it's extremely unlikely you received another concussion from just stepping off a curb or from your pillow.

You had several concussions in a short period of time so your equilibrium is off and your brain hasn't fully recovered. Your recovery is going to take some time. You need quiet rest. Sounds like you are likely making your symptoms worse with anxiety. Quiet rest, good nutrition, read the sticky thread above regarding supplements. You are likely to recover but it will take time. Breathe. Relax.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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