Mofo concussion :banghead:

[Sea Six]

Jeebus fuggin' GD KeeeRISt.

:sadangel:



When is this shit going to be over with. :ack:


Doctor told me to take it easy and not to overdo it, as defined by my initial symptoms of the concussion.

Every now and then I overdo it. I'd been pretty much fine for the past two months, taking it easy.

Friday I helped a tenant move that I'm displacing due to extensive termite damage to the apt they were living in. When I got home, I felt that dull headache and the foggy feeling. For the next two days it was just like the few days following my accident. Nausea, dizzy, didn't want to do anything.

By Monday I was feeling much better. So on Tuesday I decided to go oversee a private road maintenance project in person. Wound up doing some very light (or so I thought) physical work on the road.

Yesterday and today have been just like the days following the accident again. Short-term memory is in and out again. :sadangel:

I just wanna sleep. Trouble is, when you've slept for 17 hours it's kind of hard to stay in bed.

This sucks.

[Jeff '79]

Can you count to banana?

[Sea Six]

Can you count to banana?

I could on Tuesday morning.

[lspencer534]

That's the nature of a concussion. They are much more serious than people realize: "Football players get them all the time." "Boxers get them and are okay in a few days/weeks." "They're not that dangerous." Bullshit! OP, you may have "flashbacks" like this for a very long time. Treat your injury as serious and life-threatenng.

[Datawiz]

Do you still have your teeth?

[LATB]

Jeebus fuggin' GD KeeeRISt.

:sadangel:


This sucks.

We all pray differently

[Sea Six]

Do you still have your teeth?

*teffs


We all pray differently

:lol:


With apologies to the church.

[LATB]

:lol:


With apologies to the church.

and
cheet

[Sea Six]

That's the nature of a concussion. They are much more serious than people realize: "Football players get them all the time." "Boxers get them and are okay in a few days/weeks." "They're not that dangerous." Bullshit! OP, you may have "flashbacks" like this for a very long time. Treat your injury as serious and life-threatenng.

The accident was on Feb 7. It'll be five months in a couple of weeks.

The trouble with this type of injury is I'm not myself. And I can't do much of anything.

I've gained about six or seven pounds.

I guess it could have been worse. With the way I landed, I could have been paralyzed from the neck down. :angel:

[LATB]

Count your blessings
Praise The Lord :D

[Bill]

Count your blessings
Praise The Lord
Pass the ammo :D


Fixed.

[Sea Six]

Count your blessings
Praise The Lord :D

Thank God for small favors.

[LATB]

Thank God for small favors.

And flavors

[Bill]

Friday I helped a tenant move that I'm displacing due to extensive termite damage to the apt they were living in.

Slumlord, much?

[Sea Six]

Slumlord, much?

Twenty four years, so, yeah, I suppose.

[OddBall]

That's the nature of a concussion. They are much more serious than people realize: "Football players get them all the time." "Boxers get them and are okay in a few days/weeks." "They're not that dangerous." Bullshit! OP, you may have "flashbacks" like this for a very long time. Treat your injury as serious and life-threatenng.

According to Hollywood, you can get pistol-whipped repeatedly every episode, and still spring back into action.

[Sea Six]

http://www.troll.me/images/victory-baby/hey-fatass-you-can-do-it.jpg


Ok seriously, don't push it man. Go see the doc and make sure everything is still going good toward being fully healed. :yesnod:

I'm due for blood work in June. I guess I can go ahead and call for an appt.

[Fastguy]

I guess it could have been worse. With the way I landed, I could have been paralyzed from the neck down. :angel:

That's what I keep telling myself. Sorry to hear you're still having issues.

[Sea Six]

That's what I keep telling myself. Sorry to hear you're still having issues.

You too. :cert:

[Sea Six]

Do you still have your teeth?

Yes, we saved the broken front incisor. It crunches a little bit when I bite into certain foods.

The others were straightened back out. I had three root canals.

But now I can chew normally. :hurray:

[Rob]

Hope you get feeling better soon Clark

[mrvette]

WTF happened???:waiting:

[Sea Six]

WTF happened???:waiting:

Asphalt face plant at about twenty miles per hour. Cheap Chinese 50cc scooter. Wasn't wearing a helmet.




Always wear a helmet.
http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtuff-picture1970-bikewreck.jpg

[VITE1]

Take care of yourself Clark. I had a few in the past and it takes some time to get back to normal. Couple that with you getting older and it's a PITA.

[Stangkiller]

take it easy man. My Grandfather in law fell off a ladder got a concussion, was told to take it easy. Instead of taking it easy he kept doing things, as a result he fell and hit his head again. He suffered several strokes as a result, and is a mere shell of his former self.

[island14]

That's the nature of a concussion. They are much more serious than people realize: "Football players get them all the time." "Boxers get them and are okay in a few days/weeks." "They're not that dangerous." Bullshit! OP, you may have "flashbacks" like this for a very long time. Treat your injury as serious and life-threatenng.


:iagree:


Rest your neck Clark...

[simpleman68]

Asphalt face plant at about twenty miles per hour. Cheap Chinese 50cc scooter. Wasn't wearing a helmet.


Damn that picture still makes me cringe. Glad you're doing better. :yesnod:

I hope the symptoms you're still feeling are normal. Concussions I've had didn't seem to last more than a few weeks at most.

Scott

[Fastguy]

Surprised that two months later you still have symptoms. Might be time for a deeper look.

[StaticCling]

Get Well Man! :)

[The Cripp]

I ignored the signs, (as was the "style" years ago) after repeated concussions have ended up in a wheelchair for good.

No balance (can walk if holding onto someone/thing), slurred speech.

Don't rush it! :yesnod:

[HellCat]

Don't worry. In another 2 months you'll be dead.

[LisaJohn]

I'm due for blood work in June. I guess I can go ahead and call for an appt.

Hey! Go ahead and make an appointment with the doc. It's June!

Seriously, take care of yourself. We can't pick up the red vette and DeLorean next week.

[NCC-1701]

Concussion - Overview
What is a concussion?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. Although there may be cuts or bruises on the head or face, there may be no other visible signs of a brain injury.

You don't have to pass out (lose consciousness) to have a concussion. Some people will have obvious symptoms of a concussion, such as passing out or forgetting what happened right before the injury. But other people won't. With rest, most people fully recover from a concussion. Some people recover within a few hours. Other people take a few weeks to recover.

In rare cases, concussions cause more serious problems. Repeated concussions or a severe concussion may require surgery or lead to long-lasting problems with movement, learning, or speaking. Because of the small chance of permanent brain problems, it is important to contact a doctor if you or someone you know has symptoms of a concussion.
What causes a concussion?

Your brain is a soft organ that is surrounded by spinal fluid and protected by your hard skull. Normally, the fluid around your brain acts like a cushion that keeps your brain from banging into your skull. But if your head or your body is hit hard, your brain can crash into your skull and be injured.

There are many ways to get a concussion. Some common ways include fights, falls, playground injuries, car crashes, and bike accidents. Concussions can also happen while participating in any sport or activity such as football, boxing, hockey, soccer, skiing, or snowboarding.
What are the symptoms?

It is not always easy to know if someone has a concussion. You don't have to pass out (lose consciousness) to have a concussion.

Symptoms of a concussion range from mild to severe and can last for hours, days, weeks, or even months. If you notice any symptoms of a concussion, contact your doctor.

Symptoms of a concussion fit into four main categories:

Thinking and remembering
Not thinking clearly
Feeling slowed down
Not being able to concentrate
Not being able to remember new information
Physical
Headache
Fuzzy or blurry vision
Nausea and vomiting
Dizziness
Sensitivity to light or noise
Balance problems
Feeling tired or having no energy
Emotional and mood
Easily upset or angered
Sad
Nervous or anxious
More emotional
Sleep
Sleeping more than usual
Sleeping less than usual
Having a hard time falling asleep

Young children can have the same symptoms of a concussion as older children and adults. But sometimes it can be hard to tell if a small child has a concussion. Young children may also have symptoms like:

Crying more than usual.
Headache that does not go away.
Changes in the way they play or act.
Changes in the way they nurse, eat, or sleep.
Being upset easily or having more temper tantrums.
A sad mood.
Lack of interest in their usual activities or favorite toys.
Loss of new skills, such as toilet training.
Loss of balance and trouble walking.
Not being able to pay attention.



Have you had an EEG done and I hope you feel better...:seasix:

[Sea Six]

Tonight marked the passage of three full days of this last episode.

I've had no headaches and no foggy-headedness for the past two hours. The last episode, which started last Friday night, also lasted three full days.

I just have to stop overdoing it. I went two months feeling fine and then decided to go up on the roof of my RV for a couple of hours to reseal everything, help a tenant move, and do a bunch of other manual work which led to the miserable weekend.

I'll be fine folks. Just give me more time and rest.

Thanks for the sentiments.

[Burro (He/Haw)]

WTF happened???:waiting:

I gotta say, this could be the most cohesive, succinct and laconic post VBOT has ever seen from Gilligan.

[Sea Six]

I gotta say, this could be the most cohesive, succinct and laconic post VBOT has ever seen from Gilligan.

indeed

[NCC-1701]

I gotta say, this could be the most cohesive, succinct and laconic post VBOT has ever seen from Gilligan.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Milton Fox]

What could go wrong?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SRK9lOy3mvI/UXGxWAK2beI/AAAAAAAACwY/XcX0agDp_hs/s1600/bodyworlds_preview_1+(1).jpghttp://www.tobbb.com/img/Sciencevasculature_s.png

[Jeff '79]

Surprised that two months later you still have symptoms. Might be time for a deeper look.

:iagree:

You should have laid low for at least a month.... No physical excretion.

[Grey Ghost]

Best wishes to get better.

[Ol Timer]

You need to keep your head in a firm position in a dark and warm place. You know, up your ass - like the rest of us here.

Get well. Head trauma is no small deal.

[island14]

:iagree:

You should have laid low for at least a month.... No physical excretion.

Lets just keep an eye on him for now.

But when he starts to sound like Mr Vette..... :yesnod:

[Loco Vette]

I ignored the signs, (as was the "style" years ago) after repeated concussions have ended up in a wheelchair for good.

No balance (can walk if holding onto someone/thing), slurred speech.

Don't rush it! :yesnod:

:sadangel: Football?

[Bill]

:iagree:

You should have laid low for at least a month.... No physical excretion.

If he had taken that advice, can you even imagine how full of shit he would be right now?

[Jeff '79]

If he had taken that advice, can you even imagine how full of shit he would be right now?

:rofl: You win the prize...:hurray:

I can't believe no one saw that immediately.
I was thinking more in terms of not tugging three or four times a day .:Jeff '79:

[stingraymyway]

.pu dekcuf era uoy, siht daer nac uoy fI

[JRD77VET]

.pu dekcuf era uoy, siht daer nac uoy fI

I'm ambidextrous so it was easy to read. :crazy:

[Sea Six]

.pu dekcuf era uoy, siht daer nac uoy fI

*putcuf

[OddBall]

.pu dekcuf era uoy, siht daer nac uoy fI

:leaving: .tihs hO

[ft laud mike]

Do you still have your teeth?

Now, why would you be curious about that?....:leaving: