[Florestan]

Hello - nice to see a forum like this.

I was catapulted part way down the stairs of a double decker bus four weeks ago and went head first into the wall at the bottom. I was taken to hospital by ambulance as I had a large, deep cut on my forehead and has lost consciousness (shortly after the accident) and vomited. I had xrays and a CT scan.

So I have been off sick with concussion and I still feel pretty awful. Last night I suddenly felt terrible, really sick and dizzy. I almost went back to hospital but I felt (relatively) better after a couple of hours.

I have responsibility for producing a couple of magazines at work. if I'm not better in three weeks they are going to have to get temps to do the whole thing. I am so worried about being sidelined or even losing my job. I tried to go back to work 3 weeks after the accident but I lasted half a day! I can't help worrying that they will think I'm malingering.

[Alffe]

Hi Floristan and welcome to NeuroTalk. I'm so sorry for what brings you here. Here is the link to our Tramatic Brain Injury Forum...http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html

You'll find a lot of good information and support there.

[Rrae]

Welcome!
I am so very sorry about your accident!
Alffe pointed you in a good direction and I hope you get some good support and information.....

Communication is key. If you feel comfortable talking about your health issues with whomever it would pertain in keeping your job secure, I would just continue to give updates and be available via phone the best you can. Surely they'll understand and value you enuf to help you get thru this struggle.

So many here care
Glad you're here!

Rae

[Hockey]

Hi Flo and welcome to NT!

I'm sorry to hear that your accident has made you a member of our little brain boo boo club.

The first thing most of us learn is that doctors are not well-versed in concussion. As a patient, the best thing you can do is educate yourself about TBI so you can be a strong advocate for treatment. Some excellent sources for further reading include: the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)www.biausa.org; and www.tbiguide.com If the double decker bus injury means you're British, you might want to check out www.headway.org.uk If that's too much reading, there are a number of excellent Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) videos on You Tube. (Who knew it wasn’t just idiots surfing on cars?)

You are at an early stage in your injury. While you won't like to hear this, probably the most important thing you can do right now, is rest. Pushing yourself will only make your recovery slower and possibly less complete. Please do whatever you can to get your work situation sorted. Your rights as a brain injured worker will vary according to jurisdiction. That's just the type of thing Headway or BIAA could help you with.

I would also urge you to abstain completely from alcohol while your brain heals.

If your symptoms persist, you may want to seek better medical attention. Sadly, clear scans mean nothing. Conventional CAT scans and MRIs cannot show damage to the millions of tiny axions on your brain. As a result, people with obvious cognitive deficits can have "clean" scans. If you want to image your injury properly, you will need a specialized - and expensive - MRI. At some stage, you might also want to undergo neuro-psychological testing to see how your brain is really functioning.

For now, you might also want to keep a journal of your symptoms. I hope you'll take a moment to post a message on our Brain Injury Forum. There are folks there who are very well informed about treatment options, legal issues, etc...

Cheers

[(Broken Wings)]

Welcome to NT

So sorry you have a head injury. Sometimes these things take time.

Think positive and health first, OK?

You have some great advice from earlier posts. Just will give you a and encourage you to get informed about your medical condition.

There's plenty of info, friends, and support here. We're here for you.

[MelodyL]

Originally Posted by Florestan

Hello - nice to see a forum like this.

I was catapulted part way down the stairs of a double decker bus four weeks ago and went head first into the wall at the bottom. I was taken to hospital by ambulance as I had a large, deep cut on my forehead and has lost consciousness (shortly after the accident) and vomited. I had xrays and a CT scan.

So I have been off sick with concussion and I still feel pretty awful. Last night I suddenly felt terrible, really sick and dizzy. I almost went back to hospital but I felt (relatively) better after a couple of hours.

I have responsibility for producing a couple of magazines at work. if I'm not better in three weeks they are going to have to get temps to do the whole thing. I am so worried about being sidelined or even losing my job. I tried to go back to work 3 weeks after the accident but I lasted half a day! I can't help worrying that they will think I'm malingering.

Hi. Just wanted to say hi, and Welcome!!

Take care of yourself, heal, rest, and eat well. Our bodies DO heal, but it takes time. I do hope you have a good support team at home. And do speak to your boss (if you are able). You do have rights, (at least I hope you do).

If you care to share more about yourself, we are here to listen and help.

Take care,
Melody

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. There are great number of fellow members here to assist as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene