LS2379

I guess I'm just going to have to slow down for awhile and maybe start talking to my doctor more.

Jakedatc

for what it's worth. Our concussion protocol is no physical activity until 1 week after symptoms have subsided. Then we make them pass a cognitive exam twice compared to their baseline test. only then can they start beginning to do light activity with gradual increases up to normal activity. Any return of symptoms during activity drops it back down to limited activity.

computer work, texting, physical activity etc will all increase the time of recovery.

if math is important to your job then you should probably not screw with your brain huh? relax and heal

still think it's stupid that people have no problem resting a sore knee but their brain is damaged and want to tough it out...

Willks

LS2379 - There is some sound advice in this thread. Listen to those who know! I don't have much to add except a dear friend of mine suffered multiple concussions and did not allow herself to fully rest and recover; mainly due to the lack of education and general knowledge about mTBI's and second impact syndrome at the time.

She now suffers from prolonged post-concussion syndrome (PPCS). This upcoming January will mark 2 years of her dealing with all your common symptoms such as noise sensitivity, problems with concentration and memory, irritability, depression, anxiety, fatigue, nausea, drowsiness, headaches, and dizziness.

I'm doing a 24 hour 255 mile fundraising ride for her this fall so that she can receive more treatment. Check out the link in my signature and read what she's been through. Concussions are no joke!

LS2379

Dkozikowski, thanks for the link. This is the first concussion I've had in the last 30 years or so. I had never thought much about them before, as all happen while I was in the Marines and back then you just toughed everything out. This one has been a wake up experience as I figured what the heck and just went about doing what I usually do but was not recovering. I will read and head.

HokuLoa

with all due respect (i mean this), being a Marine does not have to equate with being medically ignorant and stubborn. Get yourself checked out brother! Concussions are not a symptom of age so it isn't like seeking medical attention is a sign of aging (its just smart).

As for expectations, they vary widely. My worst (and BTW, I also grew up "rodeo tough") was about 4 yrs ago. It took months for the haze to lift and for a good 2 months I would read a page in a book and immediately forget most all of it. The headaches and general malaise seriously lasted about 3-4months and I actually have a lasting mental deficit to this day. I went from high functioning and multilingual to really struggling to maintain focus and think critically. You start to compensate and forget deficits but if you can avoid them in the first place with appropriate medical attention and recuperation you are FAR BETTER off...

G'luck!

triggerracing

Now ya'll know why Marines are known as "Jarheads" lol j/k

Biggziff

A guy here at work had a get-off on his bike a few years ago. He had a helmet on, but did hit his head, but felt OK after a bit and went on his way. A few days later he was reffing a soccer game and collapsed. He was rushed to the hospital where they discovered he had been bleeding inside his skull which created pressure and caused him to nearly die. The recovery from the second part took months. Get thee to a hospital/medic ASAP.

JimrB

It took me months to get my short term memory back after I knocked myself out. Some folks never truly recover from TBI. One woman I met had over 40 surgeries trying to deal with shunts, fluid and problems. Do a Google or Bing search on TBI or visit the doctor.