[hockeygurl]

hey everyone.

I am a active ice hockey player.
I have had 9 concussions mainly from hockey as a forward.

the previous ones i remember- one about 5 years ago was when i was playing hockey and i made a diving attempt to stop a breakaway and the girl jumped on my head with her knees. 15 days after that i was driving to work ( probably shouldnt of) and totalled my car by driving into the back of a truck. the airg caused another concussion. 2 years ago i was playing hockey and a girl came up behind me two feet from the boards and cross checked me from behind on the neck causeing me to be knocked out and taken to hospital. from those i have had bad pcs. loud noises bright lights will cause me headaches still.

two days ago i was playing hockey forward. and i was going for the puck and lifted the stick of a player on the other team and from what i was told she didnt like it and followed me and body checked me head first into the boards. i wasnt knocked out but basically instant headache and puking. a rcmp friend looked at my eyes and they werent resonding and i was very out of it and confused so i went to the hospital and basically the ct scan came up okay but bascially they said to rest and not play for a while.

is there anything i can do? and should i be very worried about the lasting effects from this one?

i know i shouldt be using a computer but here i am.

[Lightrail11]

Originally Posted by hockeygurl

hey everyone.

I am a active ice hockey player.
I have had 9 concussions mainly from hockey as a forward.

is there anything i can do? and should i be very worried about the lasting effects from this one?

Hi and welcome to NeuroTalk.


As they told you at the hospital quiet rest is critical. Good nutrition is also important, refer to the Vitamins and Supplements thread at the top of the TBI/PCS forum.

Monitor your symptoms and have others watch for changes in mood or cognitive problems like forgetting things, repeating yourself, difficulty in following conversations, etc. If symptoms persist you may wish to consult with a neurologist or physiatrist for evaluation and a recovery plan.

This is the part you probably don't want to hear. Yes, multiple concussions can cause long term problems that can include dizziness, sensitivity to light and noise, tinnitus, confusion, memory loss and other cognitive problems and mood disorders. A clear CT doesn't mean there isn't other injury to the brain, such as diffuse axonal injury which can happen with concussions and won't typically show up in a CT scan.

The other part you probably don't want to hear is I would seriously consider finding a different sport. As mentioned above, multiple concussions can cause long lasting problems, as you already experienced with the persistent headaches. By continuing to play hockey the question isn't if, but when you will suffer another concussion.

Please let us know how you progress, people here in this forum really do care.

Best to you.

[Mark in Idaho]

I think you should be very concerned about the lasting effects of your concussion. Your progression with prolonged symptoms suggests that you are exhausting your brain's ability to recover. You need to seriously consider the risks to your future if you continue to play. Common Return to Play guidelines say the player needs to be symptoms free before returning to play. You continued head aches suggest you should not be playing.

Is there a No Body Checking league you can play in, once your symptoms have resolved ?

[hockeygurl]

Originally Posted by Lightrail11

Hi and welcome to NeuroTalk.


As they told you at the hospital quiet rest is critical. Good nutrition is also important, refer to the Vitamins and Supplements thread at the top of the TBI/PCS forum.

Monitor your symptoms and have others watch for changes in mood or cognitive problems like forgetting things, repeating yourself, difficulty in following conversations, etc. If symptoms persist you may wish to consult with a neurologist or physiatrist for evaluation and a recovery plan.

This is the part you probably don't want to hear. Yes, multiple concussions can cause long term problems that can include dizziness, sensitivity to light and noise, tinnitus, confusion, memory loss and other cognitive problems and mood disorders. A clear CT doesn't mean there isn't other injury to the brain, such as diffuse axonal injury which can happen with concussions and won't typically show up in a CT scan.

The other part you probably don't want to hear is I would seriously consider finding a different sport. As mentioned above, multiple concussions can cause long lasting problems, as you already experienced with the persistent headaches. By continuing to play hockey the question isn't if, but when you will suffer another concussion.

Please let us know how you progress, people here in this forum really do care.

Best to you.

hey thanks for the info!!!

I have already decided to sell my gear as a forward.

I think i might have whip lash now too my neck is killing me.

from my last concussion i have lost short term memory in some way. so im scared i might loose more.
thanks for your reply and i will update.

[Lightrail11]

Icing your neck may help, and might also reduce the headaches if they are exacerbated by the whiplash.

I had memory problems too, if this doesn't improve with rest, consider asking your doctor for a referral to a speech pathologist that is familiar with mTBI. Speech pathologists can work with all kinds of cognitive deficits, not just speech problems. Speech therapy helped a lot in my memory recovery.

Make sure you are well rested first.

Did I mention rest is important?