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Concussions.

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Steve-Brown
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well i gotta concussion yesterday and i went to the doc. today, he said since i went unconscious i may have to get a CT scan of my brain, only if my headache increases, i puke, or if i get really dizzy.
so ns. what should i do, me mum's gonna wake me up tonight to see if im fine so we got that covered but is a CT scan really necessary for a concussion?
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Mar 15 2011 12:16AM
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Deezy
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you should relax, dont do any word puzzles, eat icecream and wait for the doctors orders.
get well soon bud
Mar 15 2011 12:19AM
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Gameboy
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I had a concussion once. I got hit right over my left eye and almost lost it on impact. I went to the hospital and they did some little tests, mostly like an optometrist. I had no scan and no x-rays at all. They told me to do nothing too intense like sports or anything or I could lose my eye.

My eye was lower than the other one, by a good 3 centimeters which is huge. I had to wear like a pirate thing over my read in order to read or see correctly. It was weird.

The point is, I had no scan or X-rays. I really don't know if it's necessary though.
Mar 15 2011 12:23AM
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blackoutbill
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Honestly, I wouldn't mess around with brain injurys, even minor ones. If your insurance covers it, what do you have to lose?
Mar 15 2011 12:25AM
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TheStamos
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Oh wait , i forgot what i was going to say..
Mar 15 2011 1:27AM
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I.B
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If you havn't thrown up you should be good.

DON"T FALL ASLEEP FOR 12 hours. this can be a bitch. When i was working on my doubles into the airbag i got one. That week was finals. Redbull was my best friend
Mar 15 2011 1:29AM
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Cufe.
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having had 2 Concussions (that involved blacking out) I would say just sit back, relax and try to avoid flashing lights (not good for headaches.) Perhaps pick up a model of some sort or work on drawings? (models are actually really good for passing time) also, try not to sleep for the 12 hrs after you first hit. other than that, just take some time and relax. things will be better soon.
Mar 15 2011 1:34AM
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Steve-Brown
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graci
Mar 15 2011 9:11AM
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TonKwon
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I've had some pretty bad concussions. One time me and my freind hit head on while we were sledding down this huge hill. My buddy threw up numerous times while i was a lot more lucky and i threw up only 3 times. Anyhow, the best thing you can do for a concussion is relax. If you stress yourself out, or try and do something productive, you will get a headache and feel sick. The ultimatum to getting yourself better is to lay down, eat some nice warm soup, and enjoy a day off in bed. Sleep is a big no no, though. If you fall asleep while having a concussion you run the risk of not waking back up, its sketchy buisness. Anyhow, i hope you get better soon, concussions suck. That brain can only take so much pounding!
Mar 15 2011 9:15AM
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yelsel
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Ive had quite a few concussions and a more serious one just a month ago (a story which does not need repeating). In any event, Im not sure what kind of doctor you're going to but if you were knocked out, they shouldve done a CT scan right then and there. So in other words, get it done.
Mar 15 2011 9:30AM
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Ski_the_east01
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THIS.

Don't fuck around when it comes to your noggin..concussions are brain bruises and just like any other part of your body your brain is going to be tender for a few days (perhaps longer depending on severity) the only difference is you can't see the bruise like you can on an arm or leg

bottom line don't fuck around with concussion, i've had a few sports related concussion from soccer rugby and skiing and they are not something you can just shake off..look at professional athletes with concussions like savard and crosby they lose whole seasons and possibly careers due to these injuries

Mar 15 2011 9:44AM
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POHTAYDO
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Just lay low and dont do anything that stretches your brain. Eat popsicles too
Mar 15 2011 11:41AM
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Broken_Rides
Posts: 334 - Karma: 224

If your crash wasn't as bad as this, Man Up.   Worse? Cat Scan might not be a bad idea.

Concusions aren't really that bad, they just make you a little slower, and everything seems funnier.

Mar 15 2011 12:09PM
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P3TER
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Disregard idiot^. Acquire mouthguard.
Mar 15 2011 1:18PM
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Broken_Rides
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I'm just saying, if you plan on doing something dangerous or do extreme sports, be prepared for the consequences. The more time you spend worrying about injuries, the bigger the impact on your mental health, and perception of how bad it really was. After all sports are 90% mental, 10% ability.

"I think, therefore I am" - René Descartes              Out of context, but still applies.

Make up your mind; It's your body, your health. If you can't decide let a doctor do it for you. The longer you drag this on the bigger the impact it's gonna have on you.

Mar 15 2011 8:29PM
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Broken_Rides
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Mouthguards only help if the impact is to the jaw. The only time I could see that helping is if a rail uppercuts you.
Mar 15 2011 8:33PM
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