Minor bumps to the head after your concussion
 

Last night I bumped my head while getting out of the car. It was on the same side where I had my concussion but a slighty different location. I can feel a small goose egg today and discomfort, especially when laying down.

I have been very anxious all day, but no other symptoms. Have any of you experienced minor bumps since your concussion? If so, did you relapse into a lot of pcs symptoms? Just wondering what I might expect....

Thanks a bunch :)

Been there, done that - literally
 

So sorry to hear that but glad that you haven't been experiencing new or returning symptoms. I hit my forehead in a wreck and about 6 months later stood up and hit the back of my head on the freezer door. Like you, I didn't have anything new to report and my existing symptoms didn't appear to worsen. Keep a close eye on yourself and if you're still concerned, call your neuro Monday. Good luck!

Crystal

Thanks for sharing your story Crystal....I am trying to use common sense and not let my anxiety get the best of me ;)

I suffered a concussion about 4 months ago and these minor head bumps drive me crazy. Just the other day I was getting into my car and hit the side of my head and have had headaches since then. It is really annoying as I had been headache free for about 2 weeks since this stupid minor bump.

I hope it goes away soon as I am gonna be starting school in about a week.

Sorry to hear about peoples' bumps to the head while trying to heal.

I've been in the same boat the past year or so.

Last Sat. I went to a social event (doesn't happen much these days), and took a step backward into- a low-hanging ceiling lamp. :eek:

Seemed like a very slight tap, but the headache has lasted for a week.

I've bumped my head getting in & out of a car, on a table, and tree branch in the past year. And had a sudden stop in a taxi, and a pillow thrown into my head.

What's really annoying is I keep waiting for the brain to stop hurting over the months, and really don't want anything to interfere.

Wish I had a doctor, let alone a Neuro.:confused:

All I can do is pray & take a painkiller if it is very bad pain. And wait.

Thanks everyone....headache is definitely present....going to rest and try to ride out this setback!

I suffered a lot of anxiety about relapse from minor head bumps during my recovery. I did the same thing you did - hit my head against the car hard enough to send me into a panic about relapsing or making my symptoms worse. I did have one hell of a headache for about 2 days afterwards, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I don't think that level of trauma is enough to seriously put you behind, but good luck anyway!