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08-14-2015, 12:40 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi all,
Last night my friend backed into a curb and a sign as well while maneuvering. We were at most doing 10 mph, but the abrupt stop made me hit my head on the headrest. As you can imagine, this freaked me out quite a bit. My friend laughed it off and tried to reassure me but I'm still upset about it. Could something like this cause a concussion? I was having a really good night too..
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March 2009: Concussion from a tree branch falling on head, all symptoms cleared up by 8-month mark. Started having head and hand tremors in 2013, which may had been caused by this concussion. February 2015: Slammed head into a heavy dining table light, another concussion. Current symptoms: Constant headaches that are mostly localized to the right side, head pressure, head sensitivity, moderate fatigue, fractured sleep, anxiety, mood swings, tremors, mild dizziness caused by head movement at times, neck pain, fullness in right ear, mild blurry vision Symptoms that went away: Light/noise sensitivity, nausea, severe fatigue, moderate blurry vision, tinnitus Current meds: Tramadol Last edited by donniedarko; 08-14-2015 at 01:50 PM. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Wiix (08-14-2015) |
08-14-2015, 02:15 PM | #2 | ||
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Donnie,
I am no expert but I don't think that would cause me a concussion...maybe anxiety for awhile. Bud |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Wiix (08-14-2015) |
08-14-2015, 02:28 PM | #3 | |||
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Was it a soft hit on the head or a real jolt?
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08-14-2015, 02:31 PM | #4 | ||
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It didn't feel like a hard hit, I don't think it hurt my head. But it was sudden enough to cause a jolt.
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March 2009: Concussion from a tree branch falling on head, all symptoms cleared up by 8-month mark. Started having head and hand tremors in 2013, which may had been caused by this concussion. February 2015: Slammed head into a heavy dining table light, another concussion. Current symptoms: Constant headaches that are mostly localized to the right side, head pressure, head sensitivity, moderate fatigue, fractured sleep, anxiety, mood swings, tremors, mild dizziness caused by head movement at times, neck pain, fullness in right ear, mild blurry vision Symptoms that went away: Light/noise sensitivity, nausea, severe fatigue, moderate blurry vision, tinnitus Current meds: Tramadol |
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08-14-2015, 02:40 PM | #5 | |||
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Well, just take it easy for a few days. Rest when you can.
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08-14-2015, 02:44 PM | #6 | ||
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I seriously doubt this was anything close to a concussive force. Startling and uncomfortable but not an injury. More of a neck issue than a head issue if anything at all.
Relax. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | donniedarko (08-14-2015) |
08-14-2015, 02:55 PM | #7 | ||
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@Wiix, so you think this was a concussion?
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March 2009: Concussion from a tree branch falling on head, all symptoms cleared up by 8-month mark. Started having head and hand tremors in 2013, which may had been caused by this concussion. February 2015: Slammed head into a heavy dining table light, another concussion. Current symptoms: Constant headaches that are mostly localized to the right side, head pressure, head sensitivity, moderate fatigue, fractured sleep, anxiety, mood swings, tremors, mild dizziness caused by head movement at times, neck pain, fullness in right ear, mild blurry vision Symptoms that went away: Light/noise sensitivity, nausea, severe fatigue, moderate blurry vision, tinnitus Current meds: Tramadol |
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08-14-2015, 02:59 PM | #8 | |||
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I really don't know but can't hurt to be calm and rest. If you do feel like it's something go to the ER.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | donniedarko (08-14-2015) |
08-14-2015, 03:39 PM | #9 | ||
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No, Stay away from the ER. You will only cause negative comments to be put in your medical record. These comments can result in doctors shutting you out as somatoform disorder. That can be the kiss of death to future care.
Please keep in mind that Wiix has not suffered a concussion. A stroke does not relate to the issues those of us who have impact caused injuries struggle with. Unless you experienced concussions symptoms at the time, this was anxiety response. Nothing more. |
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08-14-2015, 03:42 PM | #10 | ||
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Thank you guys. I feel a little crappier today than usual but it could be just my anxiety or I could've aggravated my neck. I wouldn't have been worried at all but I saw the sign we hit was slightly bent today and it scared me even more.
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March 2009: Concussion from a tree branch falling on head, all symptoms cleared up by 8-month mark. Started having head and hand tremors in 2013, which may had been caused by this concussion. February 2015: Slammed head into a heavy dining table light, another concussion. Current symptoms: Constant headaches that are mostly localized to the right side, head pressure, head sensitivity, moderate fatigue, fractured sleep, anxiety, mood swings, tremors, mild dizziness caused by head movement at times, neck pain, fullness in right ear, mild blurry vision Symptoms that went away: Light/noise sensitivity, nausea, severe fatigue, moderate blurry vision, tinnitus Current meds: Tramadol |
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