[IceFallAC]

13 months ago almost to the day, I slipped and hit my head on the ice. A little dizziness and a dull headache was all the symptoms I had for a week. And then a weeks later I collapsed in my kitchen. Horrific headaches, vomitting, several ER visits and a hospital stay ensued until I was back to functioning again. It took another 10 months before i was normal again. I still can have moments of dizziness or sensitivity but I am back to par.
Then yesterday I bent down to get my son out of a kitchen drawer and stood up under the corner of our granite counter top. knocked me down for a bit but not unconcious. I had a dull headache and nausea all night, trouble sleeping and unfortunately the headache hasn't gone away today. Metallic taste in my mouth and running a bit slower than normal. Im laying low but I'm terrified Im going back to square one.
Should I be going to a dr? The headache is constant but just an ache not mind numbing like last year. I've tried Aleve, no luck and next I plan on trying Excedrin Migraine when the Aleve times out. I'm pushing water and coffee (a big part of my treatment last time was Iv after IV of saline and caffiene).
Any advice is appreciated. My husband is contemplating a helmet at this point and I can't say I blame him.
Thank you.

[xanadu00]

For now, take it easy as much as possible. Avoid heavy exercise and stimulating environments (either auditory or visual). If you work, take at least the rest of the week off and find a way to destress. Avoid heavy computer and TV use and get away from white noise if possible.

Lying down, meditating, going for slow and quiet walks (if you're able to), and listening to relaxing music would be good things to do at this point. Drinking lots of water and eating well is important. Avoid junk food, alcohol, and heavy stimulants.

It wouldn't hurt to call your doctor's office and ask to speak with a nurse. S/he can decide whether you should come in get a neuro eval and/or a scan.

Do you have anxiety? How is your mood?

[IceFallAC]

Thank you. My mood is VERY mellow. A nice switch from my normal fast paced speed but different none the less.

[Lightrail11]

Based on your history and reoccurrence of some of the PCS symptoms I would certainly suggest a follow up doctor visit is in order; if you were seeing one before that specializes in, or at least is familiar with, TBI/PCS I’d suggest that route.