emme727,
The confusion is normal to a lot of people. We are told so many different things by the different doctors we see. For example, I was diagnosed one thing (contusion) in the Emergency Dept. Then 4 days later, saw a specialist and was diagnosed concussion.

Since I didn't know the seriousness of my injury, I tried working the first 3 weeks afterwards, until my doctor finally explained it was doing more damage and pulled me out.

I supposed my point is, it's no wonder we are confused by the conflicting messages we are given....but then again, I'm confused so that may have not been what I was trying to say.