Tammy Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I hit my head really hard on Dec. 3rd. It started bleeding....but nothing that needed any kind of stitches (head cuts bleed a lot anyway). I actually hit both sides of my head......on the way down I hit the right side....then I landed on my left side kind of above my ear (this is the one that started bleeding). Well.....ever since that fall.....every time I move suddenly.....turn over while laying in bed....look straight down while standing up, etc.,.....I get dizzy! How long should something like that last? Is there anything I can really do about it? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 :grouphug: I have no answers but hope you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in Toronto Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 You could have a (minor) concussion. Also.... I don't want to scare you, but I had an employee at work who fell on the ice outside our office building. He felt okay, but ended up with a slow internal bleed that required a hospital stay to drain. The pressure from the build up of blood caused dizziness and disorientation that got worse over a number of days, which was when he realised that he needed medical attention. He recovered completely, BTW. I'd see your doc and make sure that the info about the fall is on your record and get some advice about what to look for in terms of symptoms. The doc can do some simple neurological checks to make sure your reactions are okay. It's been almost two weeks since your fall....I think you need to see someone. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Please do not hesitate to call your Dr or go to the ER. You could have 'vertigo' due to an inner-ear injury or it could be something worse. Not something ignore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Are you having any other problems with your ears? (cold, sinus infection, etc) Sometimes our ears can cause us to have vertigo, but if you don't have any other explanations, your fall may have triggered that. Did you have any other symptoms right after your fall? Brief unconsciousness, lingering headache, etc? I think you should give your doctor's office a call. They will probably want to see you. It must be really hard to function if this is happening as often as you describe. Hope it goes away soon. Jacqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Agree here. Don't ignore it - see a doctor. Since the dizziness started soon after the fall, I would think they are related. However, even if they were not related, dizziness is not normal and should be looked into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteB Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 You could have a pinched nerve in your neck after a double whack like you described. You should let the dr. take a look at you to explore all possible causes. A good physical therapist could "work out" a pinch IF there is one. Sooner is better than later :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 I did have a bit of a cold when it happened.....so I had sinus drainage already. I was unconscious....and have no idea how long....because my kids didn't hear me fall.... I was dizzy when I got up.....and took about 3 Motrin and layed down and slept for about 2 hours (which is unheard of for me). The next day.....I didn't have a headache....just the dizziness. It has gotten better....but seems to have come to a standstill. I thought it would go away after a while, but hasn't. It is really bad when I am laying in bed....and roll over to the other side....the room feels like it is spinning. I guess I will have to visit the doctor.... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.S. Burrow Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 You could have a (minor) concussion. Also.... I don't want to scare you, but I had an employee at work who fell on the ice outside our office building. He felt okay, but ended up with a slow internal bleed that required a hospital stay to drain. The pressure from the build up of blood caused dizziness and disorientation that got worse over a number of days, which was when he realised that he needed medical attention. He recovered completely, BTW. I'd see your doc and make sure that the info about the fall is on your record and get some advice about what to look for in terms of symptoms. The doc can do some simple neurological checks to make sure your reactions are okay. It's been almost two weeks since your fall....I think you need to see someone. Best wishes. I did have a bit of a cold when it happened.....so I had sinus drainage already. I was unconscious....and have no idea how long....because my kids didn't hear me fall.... I was dizzy when I got up.....and took about 3 Motrin and layed down and slept for about 2 hours (which is unheard of for me). The next day.....I didn't have a headache....just the dizziness. It has gotten better....but seems to have come to a standstill. I thought it would go away after a while, but hasn't. It is really bad when I am laying in bed....and roll over to the other side....the room feels like it is spinning. I guess I will have to visit the doctor.... . This sounds serious to me. I believe you should see a doctor. My grandfather bumped is head and had to have surgery to stop the internal bleeding. He nearly died because of the pressure built up due to the bleeding....because he told no one that he had bumped his head and was having problems with headaches and dizziness. Please go get this checked out today. Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHGrandma Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I did have a bit of a cold when it happened.....so I had sinus drainage already. I was unconscious....and have no idea how long....because my kids didn't hear me fall.... I was dizzy when I got up.....and took about 3 Motrin and layed down and slept for about 2 hours (which is unheard of for me). The next day.....I didn't have a headache....just the dizziness. It has gotten better....but seems to have come to a standstill. I thought it would go away after a while, but hasn't. It is really bad when I am laying in bed....and roll over to the other side....the room feels like it is spinning. I guess I will have to visit the doctor.... . Especially since you lost consciousness and continue to feel dizzy, see the dr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 :iagree: It won't hurt to see a doc, but not doing so could be dangerous if there is a bleed. Of c at the very least there might be something the doc could do for the dizziness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I think you know it takes a LOT to get me to the doctor ~ even though he's a personal friend whose office is a mere five minutes away ~ but if I were you, I'd break down and make an appointment. And report back to us, please; I'm worried about you!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 And yes, they said I needed to be seen! I will let everyone know how it goes tomorrow.....my appt is at 2pm. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'm glad you made that appointment. I'm surprised they didn't want you in right away. Several years ago, I fell and hit my head. My sight dimmed for a second, literally. I went home and was feeling nauseous from it and the on call nurse made me go to ER. They took x-rays to make sure I hadn't broken any bones and ruled it a concussion. Minutes after they gave me my discharge papers, I threw up in the ER. They almost made me stay longer after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Oh...and it just so happens I do have a neurologist....since I take migraine meds....so I guess that would be the correct doctor....I don't even have a regular GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 A neurologist would be great! He could more quickly rule out neurological problems than a GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 I went to my neurologist yesterday....and the doctor seemed to think my fall did something to my inner ear. But to make sure I didn't hurt anything else he scheduled an MRI of my brain, EEG, and some sort of hearing test. He also referred me to a sensory doctor. I am getting my MRI tomorrow.....and have an appt to get the EEG and hearing test on Dec. 23rd.... Thanks to everyone for talking me into going.....It was more serious than I thought. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I'm so glad you went. I hope that you get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in Toronto Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 So glad that you have followed up on this so quickly. Best wishes to you and your family. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Hope you get some helpful information from all those tests & that your dizziness goes away before Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I'm glad you got yourself checked out. Feel better soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Tammy, I am so glad you're getting it checked out. I kept popping back to see if you had posted an update. Get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 :grouphug:Thanks for the update, Tammy. Hope you feel all better real soon. :grouphug: I went to my neurologist yesterday....and the doctor seemed to think my fall did something to my inner ear. But to make sure I didn't hurt anything else he scheduled an MRI of my brain, EEG, and some sort of hearing test. He also referred me to a sensory doctor. I am getting my MRI tomorrow.....and have an appt to get the EEG and hearing test on Dec. 23rd.... Thanks to everyone for talking me into going.....It was more serious than I thought. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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