Hi Soccer,

One of the most important things you can do is rest. I know that's hard advice for an active, young person, but the more you rest, the faster and more complete your recovery will be.

Once they determine if it's either a head injury or a spinal column issue your plan of 'attack' to heal could be very different. Asides from what Hockey said about REST? IF you can concentrate at all, work on your school assignments [it mite take you almost twice as long to 'get' it into your brain?] and from all that the docs ask you, well, bring that NOTE PAD and write down what terms you can...if the doc says something like: 'Mumble, snorffle, dorxoslaxis?' HIM to spell it out for you! Don't ask him to write it down--ever try and read a doc's prescription? You write it down, and even if you don't get all of 'it'? We've all been bailing out that boat ourselves and can help.
Once you find out what damage [if any] there is, the doc's not going to explain a whole bunch about it, other than the bare bones of what's going on and what to do next...with a usual -'we'll see how you're doing when I see you next'...
Soo, learn, learn and then learn more about which problem you have...essentially? Is it animal, vegetable or mineral kind of thing...and then learn all you can! There are lots of good folks here or at other sources and you will find we all share. We'll talk about options if you can't do any soccer after a while, but don't worry about that now...Just worry about the what all is going on and what to do about it! I prefer to think positively tho....and you should too! FOLLOW doctor's instructions, keep your mind sharp, ask about physcial therapies you can do to keep your body tone in shape safely, and once you get any go ahead go from there. Use your brain right now to be your secret weapon.... by knowing what is going on w/doc exams, then what it all means is YOU being one jump ahead of your docs. You have to be your own 'goalie' in the medical world. Do keep us up to date! And, don't be shy, ever about asking questions. - j 's

Wow thanks so much for all that. It was a big help, I will keep you updated on everything. I go to the neuro-psych on the 29, wonder what thats gonna be like. I went to the doctor on monday and they put me on setraline for the emotions and amantadine to help with the concentration. How long does it usually take for you to start feeling the effects of them?

your symptoms sound very serious,,,get to your dr,,be honest with your parents,,have a MRI and CAT scan ,,looking for bleeds,and internal injuries, Also run a blood panel,,even check out your liver,sometimes liver problems are simular,,,,,,,you dont want to end up dead or in a wheel chair,,,,Im a Ball player too,,,,,,that basketball will still be there when you go back,,and pray to the Lord for giudance ,strengh,and healing,,,,,bobber

What can they find if they run a blood panel?

Hey Soccer

I wanted to say I'm so proud of you. I think you are doing the best thing for you. I also think that it would be okay to look for something mild to replace the soccer. Like physical therapy or say going for walks.

I would definately also keep rooting for your team, you can keep a part of the team. Even though it probably seems like you aren't. But for one thing someone is having to learn to become the keeper, so you could be a very big part of their support team.

They need all the help and support they can get. I bet you remember what it was like not being the best right away. So go help that person by supporting them. Its hard sometimes to be a team member and let the person that is not keeping the goal if that was your position protect it be a part of the team if they aren't doing a good job. But you can be there for this new person.

They need support. Its going to be hard for you, but its sure hard for them too.

Donna

It is hard nearly devestating. I went and watched practice today, it was hard not to go out and be with the team. It was the worst especially when the keeper trainer was working with the person to replace me. She doesnt like playing it either so it just makes me feel that much worse about it all. I guess ill just have to learn to feel what its like to sit on the bench and try to get ready for the basketball season coming up in a few months.

Soccer, Try when the girl is on the bench too. Finding a way to help her with her new job. Its a job that you just have to really love or not love.

I know because my son was good at the Keeper job, but his love was the striker position. Let her know how much it means to you and the rest of the team that she is stepping up to fill this position. Also make sure she realizes that she needs to do what she can to protect her head.

And Soccer, we all realize how hard this is for you. But the one thing I think you need to know. I've got a feeling your team does too. So lean on them a little bit.

And take a few minutes during a time before a game, and ask the girls/boys to be careful and to protect themselves. That concussions are dangerous.

Let them know that its hard to sit out, but that your still there for them and part of the team.

Donna

Thanks its true the girl on my team usually plays striker and its her senior year so i feel even worse. I know i cant do anything about it but i still feel bad.

How long does it usually take for amantadine and sertraline to start taking effect?