Thread: Strategic Concussions in Football??
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Old 01-24-2012, 11:55 PM
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This is awful. It literally makes me sick. It's bad enough to go after a guy's bad knee and potentially end his careen, but to go after his concussion situation is malicious. Sad day for football indeed. Time to gain a little respect for another human being.

I would like to see more professional athletes not just speak out about concussions, but tell the world, how their day to day lives are after they're forced to retire. All the sports media, players and fans see is that a guy can't play his sport anymore. They all need to be educated on the potential long term, life altering risks.
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Female, 44 years old. Several concussions over the years - the first was most severe (kicked by horse), recovered well. Last 2 concussions Oct, 2009 and were two weeks apart. I attempted to return to working 12 hrs/wk (working from home), but was unsuccessful. Currently applying for medical disability.

Primary Symptoms: dizziness, light & sound sensitivity, confusion, difficulty focusing attention, headaches, depression, exteme fatigue, some insomnia and occassional speach problems - stammer, halted speach as I try to find the word or thought and using incorrect words. Trouble focusing on conversation if there is other noise around - especially other conversations.
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