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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
Dannyy,
After reading more of your post with a fresh mind that can read through it, one thing is apparent. You have been reading about concussion and traumatic brain injuries online. It also appears you may have an anxious personality. You have compared yourself to all of the worst case scenarios from the lists of risks. It appears you have read some out of date information.
Stop that. It will only make you feel worse. If you learn a long list of symptoms and risks, that will feed into a 'looking for symptoms' dilemma. The anxiety of 'looking for symptoms' will cause very minor symptoms to be enhanced into much more prominent symptoms.
So, get on with your life but moderate your activities. Lower your stimulation levels. Take breaks frequently where you relax. If you need to, learn some relaxation techniques. 5 or 10 minutes in a comfortable chair with your eyes closed with relaxing music can help settle the chaos in the mind. That is good for healing.
Rest you neck. Sleep with straight head and neck posture. You could check to see if there are any concussion clinics that accept Medicaid. Most schools and sports leagues have access to concussion specialists. They may have a physical therapist who can help you with reducing inflammation in your upper neck. Your neck has likely had an injury similar to a finger getting jammed playing basketball, where the joint is compressed.
Some ibuprofen (400 mgs 3 times a day) would be worth considering. It will help with pain and inflammation.
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Yes I have been reading online about concussions and trying to diagnose myself. That’s where how I came to the conclusion I have a mild concussion for sure. And yes I do have a bit of an anxious personality. I will stop reading things online. I don’t feel like I’d be looking for symptoms but I’m just covering all basis. If I start to worry about something, I have some ways I use to relax. I don’t see my anxiety getting in the way for me though.
By you saying get on with your life, can I go in the shop and work just be careful? Is it a stupid idea to go snowmobiling this soon? I feel like I should just take small steps maybe try doing regular stuff throughout the day, like walking around, maybe light activities like shoveling the snow, or walking the dog? I will obviously take breaks and relax when needed, I just don’t want to push myself too much. I will be avoiding electronics for now and slowly add them back.
I found some videos on YouTube that have helped relax my mind, the bells in the music really help my head. I just lay down with my eyes closed concentrating on the sounds. I’ll continue to use that as needed.
I’m going to try and rest my neck. I’ll put ice on it after this post to see if it helps at all. If anything it’s very mild. I don’t feel that it’s very stiff or anything maybe a little. I used to sleep on my side but since I hit my head I’ve been sleeping with a straight posture.
I will call my insurance and see if there are any concussion clinics around that accept it. I don’t have my hmo yet so my options are very very limited with the insurance as of right now. I’ve been to physical therapist places in the past, should I give them a call? Some are out patient I know of, but I would have to be seen by a doctor beforehand. My local school sports league only has a trainer, she looks at people for concussion but I’m not allowed there.
A chiropractor is definitely not an option right? How is ibuprofen on the stomach I heard it can be quite harsh, I have gastritis so I don’t want something real strong. Do you think Tylenol is a good equivalent otc? If so how many mg 500 twice daily?
It’s very weird that my neck began to get sore several days later. I’m assuming this is normal? I’m going to rest the neck as much as possible but try to also add activities and live my normal life, with taking breaks as needed.
Thanks,
Danny