Concussion - Page 2

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

Every winter, we had hospital employees fall in the parking lot and more than 50% bumped their head.

Based on what I saw with them, slight improvement was usually seen after 4 weeks, with more between 6 and 12 weeks. Only one employee suffered a brain bleed and never returned to work.

If you notice any change in vision, balance, walking, etc., please go back to ER, ASAP!

SXMGirl · ‎07-07-2010

@Mustang Shar I am so sorry that you are going through this. It takes time for healing, so just do not try to rush it. Rest as much as you can.

I retired with a traumatic brain injury, so I really understand how you feel. It is important that when you meet with any of your regular doctors that you let them know about your concussion. Not only does your regular doctor need to know, even though the hospital may have already done the notification, but your eye doctor needs to know as well as any other specialists. Depending on the severity of your concussion, you may experience problems long after you thought everything was over. Just be aware.

I hope that you are feeling much better very soon.

The next time that I hear salt and ice together, it better be in a margarita!

evelyner · ‎03-09-2010

Wishing you a fast recovery.

deb5555 · ‎03-21-2010

Hope you feel better soon, I just saw this walk like a penguin on ice and thought I would share it.

Walk Like a Penguin to Avoid Slipping on Ice

PamfromCT · ‎05-22-2014

I hope you are doing better. I seem to note that you saw an orthopedic doc in the ER. I did have a fall many years ago and had a head injury. I hope you saw a neurologist and had a scan. If so, I would contact the neurologist again re your headaches. If you didn’t see a neurologist, I really would hope you would see one. I don’t mean to scare you @evelyner, but these injuries can be very serious. Please keep us updated on how you are doing. All my best wishes.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@Mustang Shar So sorry to hear about your terrible fall! Two years ago, I was out walking my two dogs and slipped like you...my feet flew up together and I hit my butt first and then the back of my head HARD on the sidewalk.

At first I thought I might have a hard time walking the rest of the way home... but I had no choice ... I made it home.... had a sore head and butt. The next day I could barely lay on my back in bed... butt was SO SORE and I had a headache and the back of my skull was so sore...It took a week or more for my body to heal from that fall, my butt was sore for a month! . I took arnica Montana 30X homeopathic....I might suggest you take this too. Good for any injuries (including surgeries too) to help body tissue heal.

I never even considered going to the hospital... BUT, later I read up on brain bleeds caused from hard head impact .... guess I lucked out. Good you went to the ER.

since that fall...I never walk on icy days. It just scared me!

lynne6was7 · ‎03-15-2010

I notice you said you had nasty neck pain. You may have whiplashed your neck when you fell. Some of the pain you're still feeling could be from the neck tendons you over stretched and injured when your head snapped back as you fell. I did something similar in 2008, and also had a concussion. It took a few weeks to feel better. Hope you're feeling better soon. If not, ask your doctor about follow-up concussion care.

BTW, since then, I always use the Due North ice cleats from QVC. They are a great help when walking in winter as a fall can happen in a split second, even when being careful. I only caution two things about the cleats - they can damage floors; and be sure to sit down or hang onto something sturdy when putting them on or off your boots. Don't want to fall when trying to prevent a fall.

FastDogWalker2 · ‎03-10-2010

@Mustang Shar I had a terrible fall a few years ago and fell in the driveway and hit my head. I went to the hospital and did have a concussion. The after effects lasted a long time. I experienced headaches, confusion and general soreness. I remember baking a recipe that I had made dozens of times and left out one of the main ingredients. Crazy! Sending get well wishes - take it easy if you can.

Mustang Shar · ‎03-24-2010

Thank you all. This explaines my confusion. Knowing all your experiences helps me gauge my recovery and what to expect. I am so grateful for you sharing. I should clear up that I've had 2 physician visits so far and will be starting physical therapy next week. Still have the headache but it's not as bad today.

hugs!

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

@Mustang Shar

I am glad you are doing better. I have seen patients who did not have a good outcome and it is always unwise for lay people to tell others how long and what to expect with head injuries. I would never do that. I will not go into details as that too is unethical but best advice you can get is from your doctor or the nursing staff whom he/she advises. Thankfully you appear to be doing well and that is wonderful. Should you develop any symptoms, even after a few weeks, however, of confusion or headaches, please get back in touch withyour doctor.