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05-31-2014, 07:54 PM | #1 | ||
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So I was proposed this question by a family member today. What happens if you hit your head again? Hmm I dont know. Ive had 5 concussions already and this one has totally jacked me up for 6 months now and counting and with no end in the near future in sight it seems. Im assuming if I hit it before I fully recover im going to be in a bad way.
But say a year from now im hopefully fully recovered. What happens if I hit it again or get wiplash or something. Is it going to be worse? Im told by my neurologist that its like a person allergic to bees. It gets worse each time until theres a point that one time will be it. Was kind of a weird analogy so I figured id ask some of you, who I believe actually are experts since youve either have had or are having issues from it. Reason the question was brought up was because of all the physical stuff I was doing before the incident. Figured Id see your all thoughts, and see if its time to drop my tough guy attitude and look out for me. If so, my life is going to have to change dramatically if and when I hopefully fully recover. Thanks again. |
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05-31-2014, 08:37 PM | #2 | ||
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You should drop the tough guy persona. It is likely that you have become very sensitive to head impacts. You may regain some tolerance for a head impact but the risk is not worth it. You will have enough risk without taking on obvious risks. Your neuro was correct.
Besides, you have responsibilities now.
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05-31-2014, 11:13 PM | #3 | ||
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I think it's going to be worse if you hit it again. I am at the point now where even minor bumps cause symptoms to get extra bad for a few days. I am not fully recovered from the concussion that I got almost 6 months ago.
Don't be a tough guy. It won't help you recover any faster or make your life any easier. My personality has changed with the concussion, and although I hated it at first, I'm learning to appreciate it. I simply couldn't be the person I was before any longer. You will figure out what works for you. Take care.
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06-01-2014, 10:54 AM | #4 | ||
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Ok thank you all for the responses. I just wanted to make sure. Thats a big fear of mine now, especially since I still get dizzy. Its weird because Ill see what I call a flash of lightning and I quickly see black and then im back to normal but im a little uncoordinated. It actually just started about a week ago. Not really sure whats causing it, but ive had a few close encounters where Ive almost smacked my head into a wall because of it. Luckily the one time it did drop me I fell on to the bed. Phew.
Im just trying to get my stuff squared away. At one point im hoping ill fully recover and be able to go back to my work. Thing is, I work in a very compromising place where you can easily bump your head all the time. Before this, Ive hit my head on a dump body getting out of a truck a bunch of times, even been hit by some rocks getting kicked up by machines, or branches of trees when cutting or trimming them. Im just trying to figure out how to work around all of that stuff when the time comes. One other thing, anyone have trouble bending over? Bending over and then straightening back up just brings on such a headrush and headache and dizzyness like you wouldnt believe. I see that "flash of lightening" almost instantly when it happens. Luckily though it doesnt always bring that split second blackout though. I just find it odd. I suppose half my issue could be that I havent told the Dr everything. Its not that im purposely not telling him, its just that I forget to tell him as the appts feel so rushed. I also think im downplaying the severity of it as well, hence the tough guy attitude. |
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06-01-2014, 11:54 AM | #5 | ||
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I have learned that instead of bending over, I squat to reach down. At work, you could wear a hard hat or even a simple helmet. There are a wide variety of protective head gear, even cowboy hats and such. Check out http://www.crasche.com/
Google 'protective head gear' It might be good for you to get a crasche type of hat or such as a regular wear item.
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06-01-2014, 02:29 PM | #6 | ||
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Thank you.
While im here, does anyone else get really bothered by the sun (thats an obvious) but also bothered by the heat? Its been 80 degrees here and usually im perfectly fine in the heat and do great in it. I cant tolerate it, I feel as though it drains me completely and causes my head to throb a lot more. |
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06-01-2014, 04:25 PM | #7 | ||
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I used to work outside in 100+ degree weather with high humidity, so it bothers me that I can barely handle spring right now. I'm hoping this will go away over time. For now, I just take lots of breaks and drink tons of water.
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06-03-2014, 10:20 AM | #8 | ||
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Ugh. Got extremely dizzy last night and fell into a wall and bumped the back of my head on a hanging picture frame. Instantly had to vomit. I feel horrible today. Tons of head pressure foggyness and irritability. Cognitive therapy should be fun this afternoon.
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Oh no... hope you can rest today..
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The Start: MVA, t-boned, on 1-12-14 (my sons 5th birthday) and did not think anything of it.. my back hurt on site but everything else seemed ok. Lost about 10-12 hours from about 3 hours after the accident to the next day...Experienced terrible brain fog for over a month, plus intense headaches, nausea, dizziness, cognitive difficulties, disorientation, no short term memory, depression and just an overall hangover feeling daily. Current Situation: I'm about 7 months in and my local neurologist has waived her white flag and therefore I am headed to Dallas to be seen (I have family there). The headaches are still daily. I have nausea, dizziness as well. Drugs I have been on- Vicodin (off), Naproxen (off), proanolol (off), topamax (off), cataflam (off), Midrin (off), Flexeril (off) and now Namenda XR (off), Nortrptylin (off), Verapamil (off) Therapy- Osteopath, Vestibular and balance therapy, fuzion/soft tissue massage, acupuncture Drs- ER (no help), GP, Chiropractor, Neurologist and Osteopath |
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