tdbates78 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) I need advice. On Friday I managed to hit my head pretty hard on the (rounded) corner of our fireplace mantel. I hit the right side on the upper portion of my temple and above it. It hurt, but I got over it and kinda forgot about it. Yesterday I woke up and it ached. I had a headache, off-and-on, since it happened. Its a bit numb and weird feeling when I touch it, but does not appear swollen. Today I woke up feeling a little better but made the stupid mistake of going to Carowinds, an amusement park, with DH and my girls. Now I feel crappy again. I'm not one to make a big deal of things and tend to brush these things off but I admit I'm a bit concerned. I get a little vertigo but otherwise I don't really feel dizzy, lightheaded or out of it. I just feel "off" if that makes sense. I'm thinking maybe it was a minor concussion? Trying to decide if it warrants a trip to my doctor. Thanks for reading! Edited August 20, 2017 by tdbates78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I wouldn't mess around with a head injury. It's probably okay, but I think I'd go see someone for peace of mind. Hope you feel better soon. :grouphug: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I agree that you should see someone. I'd hate to do it, but better safe than sorry and head injuries are risky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) If you have headache, vertigo and feel "off" two days after hitting your head, that warrants a trip to the doctor. I would not consider this an emergency worth going to the ER, but would go tomorrow to my regular practicioner or, if that is not possible, urgent care . Edited August 20, 2017 by regentrude 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Agreed. If it is nothing, great. If it is something, better to be safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Well if you get it checked, you'll make sure there's nothing more going on AND you'll get your permission slip that tells your family to give you rest and time to recuperate. I would definitely get it checked, just to be sure. And I'd probably do it at Urgent Care, because they'd have machines right there to do any tests they needed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 After two days, I'd get it checked out. We had missed head trauma in our family and, well, I wish we hadn't. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 After two days, I'd get it checked out. We had missed head trauma in our family and, well, I wish we hadn't. So sorry :crying: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 My mom passed away from a head trauma, so anything like that is always checked out here. I would go and get checked. Better to go and hopefully find out it is nothing major (peace of mind), than not go and realize it is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 My friends mother passed away from a head trauma, also. I think you should go get it checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Could be a slight concussion. Rest in bed until you can get to a doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 OP, please update us when you can! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdbates78 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thanks for the responses. I have an appt to see a Dr this morning. My primary GP is not in so I'm seeing a different Dr in their practice that also happens to specialize in concussions. I still feel off, my head feels heavy (if that makes sense) and have some slight nausea. DH took my girls for the day to travel a few hours away to see the eclipse so I get the day to myself to rest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I hope all goes well at your appointment. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Your symptoms sound like a concussion. Glad you got to rest today and that you are able to get in and be seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 It sounds like a concussion to me, too. I hope the doctor was helpful and that you were able to get some rest. I also hope you had someone to drive you to and from the doctor's office and to keep an eye on you at home to make sure you're okay. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I hope everything is all right - or, barring that, that the doctor was extremely helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I hope all is well, looking forward to an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Hope all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Hugs. Hoping you are okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I was thinking of this thread this morning and wondered how you are doing. Any update? Hope all is well! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdbates78 Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Thank you for checking on me Selkie! Its been a whirlwind week. I went to Dr and do have a concussion. Was supposed to be resting but my paternal grandmother passed away the same day I saw the Dr and we had to leave the next day for our trip cross country to make the visitation and funeral. Feeling much better now. Trying to take it easy and I'm hoping my girls will cut me a break during homeschool this week so I can get much-needed rest afterwards. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss and hope you get your much needed rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thank you for checking on me Selkie! Its been a whirlwind week. I went to Dr and do have a concussion. Was supposed to be resting but my paternal grandmother passed away the same day I saw the Dr and we had to leave the next day for our trip cross country to make the visitation and funeral. Feeling much better now. Trying to take it easy and I'm hoping my girls will cut me a break during homeschool this week so I can get much-needed rest afterwards. Oh wow, what a rough week you've had! I'm so sorry about your grandmother. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I'm sorry for your loss. :( :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I hope you are able to rest and heal now. Maybe cut yourself a break and have "documentary and popcorn week" and call it school and lunch while you nap on the couch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that you can get the rest you need so that you can heal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Tracy, how are you doing today? Any better? How's your family faring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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