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Old 07-02-2014, 10:17 PM #1
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Default Delayed concussion symptoms

Is it possible for symptoms to be delayed up to 6 weeks (or more) following the initial injury? I remember feeling fine after the accident but after 6 weeks i feel like things really started to kick in...

I remember thinking "oh, this concussion thing isnt so bad"...but i was wrong
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It is not uncommon for concussion symptoms to be delayed, especially if the concussed person lives a high stress lifestyle or tends to like to party. The brain finally reaches a point of exhaustion and the symptoms can start to build.
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Yes, absolutely. It took me about three weeks after my concussion to fall into the pits of PCS. In fact, I remember thinking how crazy it was that everyone made such a big deal over my fall when I didn't even wake up with a headache the next day. Boy was I wrong! Ha.
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Yes, absolutely. It took me about three weeks after my concussion to fall into the pits of PCS. In fact, I remember thinking how crazy it was that everyone made such a big deal over my fall when I didn't even wake up with a headache the next day. Boy was I wrong! Ha.
Oh yeah, 5 months in and 2 minor set backs so far. Learning the hard way.
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Ditto, oh yes it can, please take extra special care of yourself.
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Yes, I'm in the same boat here. My symptoms started around a month after the initial blow to my head. After the MRI etc my doctor had said that it was possible that I had a mind concussion but that I seemed ok(!). I wish I had known to rest! I continued with everything, work, partying, travelling and then BAM! full-on symptoms a month later. I'm now looking after myself (have had 2 weeks off sick leave, now working again which is exhausting) but worried about how long it will last.

I wish you the best in your recovery!
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Yes, it's very possible. I left the hospital with a headache, felt fine for a few days... actually went to work! Then BAM.... it hit me and just got worse.
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