Concussion.

IKE said:
Things don't seem to have worsened so I guess I'm still about the same......constant very light headache, get dizzy if I move my head too quick, room spins when going from vertical to horizontal or visa versa (getting in and out of bed) and the actual impact area on the back of my head is still a little tender.

I showered earlier and dropped the soap and when I stood back up everything was spinning so bad I had to steady myself by leaning against the shower stall walls for a few seconds.

I can still do pretty much what I want but I go at it a little bit slower.....I probably shouldn't have but I mowed, ran the weedeater and trimmed bushes for almost three hours yesterday and my headache was noticeably heavier.

It's been about 14-16 days since the fall and I'm debating about going back (or not) to the doc and demanding (nicely) a CT-Scan which would show brain bleeding, bad bruising or 'clots' <----- which from I've read are a big deal and can be life threatening.

Knowing how she is (a worry wart) I haven't been telling mama about how I'm not feeling much better and when she asks I just say, "I'm doing alright". :)
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Ike, that's very serious and you really shouldn't be pushing yourself right now. Hire some kid or a handyman to do your yard work until you're feeling 100%. Really....three hours of yard work in the hot sun again after your recent problems. Slow down already my friend, and give yourself some TLC.

Being dizzy and having the room spinning can be extremely dangerous for you, you shouldn't even be showering without your wife keeping an eye/ear out for you. You really should tell her the real deal about everything you're experiencing, and if you're having an episode, vocalize and tell her as it's happening so she can be there to help if needed. She loves you, she will worry about you, please don't shut her out.

I think you should see the doc again and try to get a CT scan, let him know everything that's happening too, including the headaches. Good luck, take it easy. :sentimental:
 

SeaBreeze said:
don't shut her out.

I think you should see the doc again and try to get a CT scan, let him know everything that's happening too, including the headaches. Good luck, take it easy. :sentimental:
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SB I don't look at it as shutting mama out or keeping her in the dark I look at it as keeping her from worrying.......right or wrong I've always been that way.

I just looked again at my copy of the discharge form from the day I went to the minor emergency clinic and it says to return in three days if not feeling better but I very distinctly recall the doctor telling me to return in two weeks if I wasn't better......today is the 15th day since my visit so I think I may go ahead and go back over there later this morning.
 
IKE said:
SB I don't look at it as shutting mama out or keeping her in the dark I look at it as keeping her from worrying.......right or wrong I've always been that way.

I just looked again at my copy of the discharge form from the day I went to the minor emergency clinic and it says to return in three days if not feeling better but I very distinctly recall the doctor telling me to return in two weeks if I wasn't better......today is the 15th day since my visit so I think I may go ahead and go back over there later this morning.
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My man does the same thing and I get their reasoning BUT...

do a follow up please. Be a good boy IKE:grin:
 
I just returned from the minor emergency clinic and luckily (because doctors rotate in those places) I had the same doctor I had two weeks ago.

I told him that my symptoms hadn't worsened, except I may feel just a tad more of a headache, but by the same token they hadn't got better either.

He said that all my symptoms were completely normal for a concussion but because I felt that my headache may be a little worse he wants me to have a CT-scan.

While there they called a place in town that does nothing but x-rays and CT-scans and they are closed on Sunday but they left a message with my info (and followed it up with a fax) for them to call me tomorrow to set up a appointment for a CT-scan.
 
IKE said:
I just returned from the minor emergency clinic and luckily (because doctors rotate in those places) I had the same doctor I had two weeks ago.

I told him that my symptoms hadn't worsened, except I may feel just a tad more of a headache, but by the same token they hadn't got better either.

He said that all my symptoms were completely normal for a concussion but because I felt that my headache may be a little worse he wants me to have a CT-scan.

While there they called a place in town that does nothing but x-rays and CT-scans and they are closed on Sunday but they left a message with my info (and followed it up with a fax) for them to call me tomorrow to set up a appointment for a CT-scan.
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IKE said:
I just returned from the minor emergency clinic and luckily (because doctors rotate in those places) I had the same doctor I had two weeks ago.

I told him that my symptoms hadn't worsened, except I may feel just a tad more of a headache, but by the same token they hadn't got better either.

He said that all my symptoms were completely normal for a concussion but because I felt that my headache may be a little worse he wants me to have a CT-scan.

While there they called a place in town that does nothing but x-rays and CT-scans and they are closed on Sunday but they left a message with my info (and followed it up with a fax) for them to call me tomorrow to set up a appointment for a CT-scan.
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I'm glad you had the followup appointment and are having the scan, Ike. We are all concerned about you.
 
My CT-Scan is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. tomorrow (8-15)......the fella that does the scan will then know what all of us here have known for quite a while. :)

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The CT scan showed a slight swelling of the brain from the fall / concussion but thankfully no bleeding as far as they could tell.....I was given a prescription for anti inflammatories for the swelling as well as a prescription for anti vertigo pills to help with the dizziness.

I was told to go immediately to the emergency room if the symptoms worsened and to come back in for a followup in two weeks if things stayed the same or even if they improved......if things don't worsen I was told to expect at least a four month recovery time.

Given time I'll bounce back from this just like I always have. :)
 
Glad they haven't found any bleeding so far Ike, and gave you medicine for the inflammation and dizziness. Glad you're doing the right thing, wishing you the best. Hugs to you and your wife.
 
The anti vertigo pills I was prescribed are really potent as far as making a person drowsy goes.

I was given 25 mg tablets of Meclizine (generic for Antivert) and I took one around 5:30 p.m. yesterday, I went to bed around 8:30 p.m. or so and I didn't feel drowsy but I got up this morning around 5:00 a.m. still feeling sleepy, stayed up till around 6:30 and then went back to bed and just woke up at 8:30 a.m. and I still feel a little cloudy.

I'm supposed to take three 25 mg tablets a day but I'm not going to walk around feeling fuzzy and groggy all day (I'd rather feel dizzy) so I'm going to cut them in half and see how that goes.

I've never used or own a pill cutter but this one from Walgreen's, for around $6.50, seems to be rated pretty good.....I dunno.

Update 10:10 a.m........my doctor just called to check on me and I told him about the problem I was having with the Meclizine and he said that it would be fine with him if I cut back to 1/2 a pill three times a day.

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IKE said:
The anti vertigo pills I was prescribed are really potent as far as making a person drowsy goes.

I was given 25 mg tablets of Meclizine (generic for Antivert) and I took one around 5:30 p.m. yesterday, I went to bed around 8:30 p.m. or so and I didn't feel drowsy but I got up this morning around 5:00 a.m. still feeling sleepy, stayed up till around 6:30 and then went back to bed and just woke up at 8:30 a.m. and I still feel a little cloudy.

I'm supposed to take three 25 mg tablets a day but I'm not going to walk around feeling fuzzy and groggy all day (I'd rather feel dizzy) so I'm going to cut them in half and see how that goes.

I've never used or own a pill cutter but this one from Walgreen's, for around $6.50, seems to be rated pretty good.....I dunno.

Update 10:10 a.m........my doctor just called to check on me and I told him about the problem I was having with the Meclizine and he said that it would be fine with him if I cut back to 1/2 a pill three times a day.

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Yes, I know, as Antirvert is what I have been prescribed and have continued to take my episodes for well over a decade. I only will use it when I have an extreme episode as it completely puts me out of commission for the day. Now I just try to do something calming or mostly lie down for lighter episodes at least till I feel better.

Avoid staring at bright or flashing lights, 3d movies not good either, I have a whole list of things to avoid I'm sure you know to not get up abruptly. Might seem extreme so some who don't have to deal with this, but having had to deal with this on a permanent basis, learning coping mechanism is what makes it more possible to function day to day on top of having a seizure disorder.

Anyway IKE, glad you are getting some help and I hope things clear up and get much better for you soon. Most people don't end up with long term vertigo so keep your chin up.
 
I'm taking myself off of Meclizine / Antivert, even at 1/2 dose it's really messing me up......I'm always groggy and fuzzy headed, having weird dreams, makes me irritable and my heartbeat races frequently.

I'll stay on the anti inflammatories but till I heal up I'd rather feel dizzy once in awhile during the day than take anymore of the Meclizine.
 
Hope you feel back to normal soon Ike, good that at least you're staying on the anti-inflammatory meds....thinking of you.
 

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