[newbie787]

Hey guys. I know this isn't a doctors lounge, but I've been struggling to find what I call 'accurate' or helpful information on the specifics. Thought people here might be able to give me some insight.

I'm currently day 10 on a concussion event, which involved hitting my head on the floor following a trip. Not a major event at the time and I didn't suspect concussion initially, but I had a throbbing headache following which still hasn't eased.

I rested initially for 2 days and went back to work, which aggravated the symptoms. I noticed I was short tempered and agitated, which involved in me getting into a verbal argument with a co worker which greatly worsened the headache. This isn't my nature at all, I decided I'd take a decent amount of leave off.

I've seen two doctors about it. One shone his light in my eyes and said nothing was wrong, the other listened to my symptoms and said that I likely had mild concussion, due to the headache, some nausia, tiredness etc. He concluded there was nothing 'majorly' wrong, but through independent reading I'm starting to realize that even that can still mean lasting symptoms.

I'm off work until next Monday for now, I'm just wondering what exactly does rest mean? Most articles suggest 48 hours of rest followed by 'easing into it' but since I've got some time off work I'm not sure if I should be watching TV or sitting in my bedroom with the lights off. I'm quickly becoming aware that my actions now may have an impact months and further down the line but my complete ignorance of concussions prior to this meant I had no idea of the possible severity.

Thanks anyone for reading my story, any information would be appreciated