Hello guys,

i would like to share my story. its very similiar to the poster sweetthoothed. i was sparring with a guy who thought he was manny pacquoi . i'm a beginner so i didnt expect the hard blow that came straight into my face.i think he pulled all his power and felt like a sucker punch. i felt jolt my head and cut my lip a little bit and i took a couple more shots that round. i foolishly continued for 2 more rounds. if i knew what would become of the punches later on i would have probably killed this guy in the ring. the next two rounds i made this guy loook like a fool but i didnt not pull all my power because like a previous poster said this is sparring not a real match. i did about 2 laps and an ab workout after that. i never lost conciousness never felt dizzy or etc.

shortly after i felt a light headache on the left side of my head. it wore off in like an 1 hr or 1.5. but then came the slight pressure feeling/light pulsating on the top left side of my head. i felt nauseous thinking about doom. but then again maybe the nausea could be related to the head injury. i decided to go to the ER because the pressure on the side of my head made me assume im having a brain bleed. so about 10 hours after the incident i got my ct scan and came back normal.

what im dealing with now 3 days after the event :

1. constant slight pressure feeling on left side top and back of head (sometimes it feels like its transient - moves from one place to the other)

2. muscle soreness in my left thigh (which i feel is wearing off now?)

3. 2 instances of ringing in my left ear

4. depression and feeling of doom (i suffer from depression and anxiety regardless so this is not a foreign feeling)

i'm been very depressed since i have no one to turn to about my concerns. so im glad this community exists . please provide input to my folllowing concerns.

1. the hospital says my ct scan looks normal but i still have the pessure/pulsating feeling in the left side of my head --- what do you make of this ?

2. i feel fine other than that annoying symptom can i go back to exercising ?

Thanks in advance for you time and advice.

You symptoms are all common symptoms of a concussion. If you are going to continue to box, you better get used to them. I'd also recommend getting a good long term disability income insurance policy.

I and many others struggle with the concept of a sport where the goal is to cause brain damage to the other person while risking brain damage for oneself.

i want to thank you for your reply. im a very unstable depressed individual and boxing was my outlet and my antidepressent. i was foolish to get in the ring with a idiot with no common sense.

i will never get inside the ring again. i just hope everything works out for me so i can excercise again without any worries.

im taking comfort in the fact that im not alone and as you said this is common for people who suffer a concussion. i appreciate your support.

When you feel better, look for a less risky activity/outlet.

Regarding exercising. You should limit any exercising to levels that do not cause a return of any symptoms. Recovering from a concussion can take weeks to even months.

I suggest you seek professional help with your depression and instability. Good help can make a big difference.