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Old 01-28-2012, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by starwarsfan93 View Post
i had a severe concussion about4 weeks ago after i got hit by a car on my bike and my head hit the concrete. today as i was sleeping i moved my head and hit it against the wall as i was turning. it wasn't too hard, but it was still a good hit. do you think this is something i will have to woorry about? my conussion occured on the back of my head and i hit myself on the front this time, btw.
After being hit by the car, did you go to the hospital?

If so, what did they say/do for you?

There is something called Second Impact Syndrome which is very dangerous. It happens when another concussion occurs before the symptoms of the first one resolve.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second-impact_syndrome

What are your current symptoms?
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.

Slowly but surely regaining my life back.
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