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Originally Posted by Hev53
Hi
About three weeks ago I smacked the back of my head really hard standing up under a cupboard! Fell to my knees and saw stars and took a while for me to realise where I was, very dazed. I carried on working but couldnt quite get it together and had the worst headache I have ever experienced. Also got a black eye. Finally went to my doctor who said it was concussion. I tried to return to work the next week but couldnt cope. The headaches just got worse (very stressful job). I suffered from depression and tinnitus prior to this and I feel especially with the tinnitus its so much worse. I am still off work as my doctor is not happy for me to return to work. I am a 55 year old woman.
Yesterday three works on, I woke up with dizzyness and nausea and today the dizzyness is still there. Is this all part of this concussion.? Can you get dizzy so much later on?
I really hope someone can clarify all this for me.
Looking forward to your replies. Many thanks in advance.
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Hello Hev53,
Welcome to the group! People here are very kind and supportive to one another.
Personally, my balance isn't the greatest but I don't have constant dizziness. Perhaps the tinnitus is complicating your sense of balance. Certainly worth mentioning to the doctor
. Health issues often become intertwined and complicated to treat. Add depression to the list and life becomes even more difficult
! I understand.
Have you had CT scan and/or MRI? Is your doctor well-versed in head injuries (lots of interest and experience in that area)? If not, I'd recommend that you begin with an MRI - more expensive, but it has a much better resolution. I hope that you find the answers and help needed.
Best wishes and hugs to you
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Shez