Steve,

EsthersDoll and Eowyn have given you good advice. A CT would be unnecessary radiation. One CT is like 70 simple X-rays. The basic neuro exam you got at the clinic shows if there are any concerns. Your symptoms sound very mild. Take some time to rest and check back with us if you have concerns.

Thanks folks,

The symptoms I have are some numbness in my foot and finger - but no headaches or vomiting. Just a general sense of being unwell and "off". Trouble concentrating, etc. I did have a small amount of fluid buildup in my nose.

I go online and read all the articles about "brain bleed" and its making me think I should get a CT scan immediatly. Just to rule that out.

Its been 5 now since the incident. Not sure if this puts me "in the clear" for that sort of thing.

As you can see Im freaked out. Thanks for all your help.

The neuro exam was to rule out the need for a CT Scan. Your risk is greater from the excessive radiation from a CT Scan.

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Just woke up at 3 in the am from my leg spasming - then ready your post. I appreciate this forum greatly but no need to call names Mark.

This is hard enough as it is. Thanks

I was not calling you names. You had already identified yourself as a hypochondriac. I was commenting about how you were sounding. If I was a doctor and you came to see me asking for a CT Scan based on internet research, it would likely cause such a reaction.

I was trying to comment on a common issue doctors face with patients. Asking for care especially when the patient has done internet research is a touchy area with many doctors. It can cause a patient's medical records to collect some comments that will effect future care. Such comments as somatoform disorder can be the kiss of death to future care related to the condition at issue.

We all need to be careful with how we present our own research to doctors.

My best to you.