j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Dec 29, 2009 10:16am
So last night I was putting dishes away and I dropped a glass and when I snapped down to catch it before it broke I slammed the top of my head off of the counter top. It took me to my knees and my nose started bleeding. Its now 10 hours later and my head is still throbbing and it feels like light and sounds are knives going into my head. Should I go get looked at? Is this a concussion? My main concern is the nose bleed since I hit myself 3 inches above my nose on the top of my head.
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RLDE34
Posts: 31
Dec 29, 2009 10:20am
If you even have to ask whether you should get this looked at then you may have hit your head harder than you thought.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Dec 29, 2009 10:23am
Yeah head injuries are not to be played with you might want to get that checked out.
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Nashley25
Posts: 82
Dec 29, 2009 10:34am
I'm not a doctor but I did sleep in a Holiday Inn last night so I say yes get it checked out.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Dec 29, 2009 10:35am
I'd go get it checked out. Its quite possible you did give yourself a minor concussion
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dancinbear
Posts: 236
Dec 29, 2009 10:36am
keep in mind that these are freehuddle doctors......not those rich and elite j j h u d d l e doctors.
go to a real doctor. head injuries - don't mess with em.
go to a real doctor. head injuries - don't mess with em.
Apple
Posts: 2,620
Dec 29, 2009 10:36am
Go into work first and crack your head again then do a worker's comp claim.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Dec 29, 2009 10:38am
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great idea. Could net you a couple hundred bucks
great idea. Could net you a couple hundred bucks
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Dec 29, 2009 10:42am
If he aren't throwing up and feel really out of it, I would say don't worry about it. Even if you do have a minor concussion, which you might, the only thing a doctor will do is diagnose it and tell you to take it easy.
Not much you can do for a concussion from a medical standpoint.
And if you didn't get knocked out cold and don't have any memory loss you are probably fine.
Not much you can do for a concussion from a medical standpoint.
And if you didn't get knocked out cold and don't have any memory loss you are probably fine.
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Dec 29, 2009 11:20am
Yeah, go to a doctor.....if you want Hines Ward to call you out for being a pussy!
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 29, 2009 11:22am
Just tell you boss you got hit with Hines Ward's 2 Super Bowl rings......and then by his Super Bowl MVP trophy.
But don't worry if you go into shock he'll have a nice yellow blazer jacket in about 8 years to keep you warm.
But don't worry if you go into shock he'll have a nice yellow blazer jacket in about 8 years to keep you warm.
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Def Leopard
Posts: 176
Dec 29, 2009 11:27am
You really think he could get that much!!darbypitcher22 wrote: ^^^^
great idea. Could net you a couple hundred bucks
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berry
Posts: 475
Dec 29, 2009 12:52pm
The acute symptons of sensitivity to light and noise indeed indicate a mild concussion. If you do not suffer from confusion, nausea or constant ringing in the ears, you will probably be fine. Have you lost your sense of taste?
Drink lots of water and avoid sleep for at least 12 hours. If you do not feel better by then, have a friend drive you to the ER.
Forget the sense of taste question. Just noticed your post count.
Drink lots of water and avoid sleep for at least 12 hours. If you do not feel better by then, have a friend drive you to the ER.
Forget the sense of taste question. Just noticed your post count.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Dec 29, 2009 12:54pm
I went to a quick care and they said minor concussion. prescribed rest (meaning off my feet) for at least a day and if the headache doesnt go away come back tomorrow for a scan.
Third concussion for me in my life. Got 1 at age 12 (basketball), 1 at age 15 (football) and 1 at 24 (dishes).
Third concussion for me in my life. Got 1 at age 12 (basketball), 1 at age 15 (football) and 1 at 24 (dishes).
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Dec 29, 2009 12:57pm
1 at 24 (dishes) priceless!
Bud Kilmer
Posts: 90
Dec 29, 2009 1:01pm
You typed that post with no problems right?...........you'll be alright.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Dec 29, 2009 1:06pm
Like I said above. You wasted your time going to the doctor.
But I guess you probably feel better about it now.
BTW, do we even have any doctors on Freehuddle?
But I guess you probably feel better about it now.
BTW, do we even have any doctors on Freehuddle?
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Dec 29, 2009 1:10pm
If not for the nose bleed I wouldn't have went to the Dr. I never bled during the other 2 concussions. My fear was like a hemmorage or something like that. Also I didn't get sick to my stomach for this one, i puked big time for the 1st 2.
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Dec 29, 2009 1:10pm
Hines Ward would've lied to that doctor and went right back to doing dishes.j_crazy wrote: I went to a quick care and they said minor concussion. prescribed rest (meaning off my feet) for at least a day and if the headache doesnt go away come back tomorrow for a scan.
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Dec 29, 2009 1:12pm
I figure you'd just stick a needle in his head and tell him to go get them dishes done.Bud Kilmer wrote: You typed that post with no problems right?...........you'll be alright.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 29, 2009 1:15pm
Why isn't your wife putting away dishes? Something seems suspicious here...
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Dec 29, 2009 1:24pm
she's out of town. she comes back tomorrow so I'm good from then on.