Post Concussion headache - do I have one?
 

On Saturday a Yankee candle glass top came out of a top cabinet of mine and hit me in the forehead. I had a nasty, swelled up goose egg which went down in a few hours after icing it. I just had a minor headache after, but no confusion, nasuea, vomiting, etc. The goose egg has now turned into a yellowish color, whic is now bruising.

Now yesterday and now today, I've had a dull aching headache towards the side of the head where I got hit and behind my ears - I feel fine otherwise. It's just a dull, achy feeling. I always get headaches so it's not really a judge, but this is a different type of headache.

Is the headache caused from the hit or something else? If it is, how long will these headaches last and what can I do for them? Is it cause for me to be alarmed? Any info would be greatly apprecaited.

Maybe? I would keep an eye on things.... if you start developing dizziness, ringing in the ears, light sensitivity, vomiting, worsening headaches, disorientation etc, get it checked out.

But as for anything with the brain, don't take your chances. If it's really bothering you, it's better to be safe than sorry.

The best thing you can do right now is rest your body and your brain. If it was a concussion-inducing blow, you will have a quicker recovery the sooner you give your brain time and space to heal. Lie down in a quiet, dark place for as long as you possibly can, and be sure to see a doctor if the headaches get worse or other symptoms develop.

Also, FYI, nausea is a symptom of concussion. It was my first symptom and of course I didn't connect it to a blow on the head; I thought I was getting a tummy bug. So keep your eyes open for things that may not immediately seem connected to your head as well.

Good luck. Hope it's nothing!