Concussion?

Khendyl
Khendyl Posts: 35 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Today I got a pretty minor concussion when one of my students accidentally kicked a ball at my head and hit me in the face. Does anyone know when I can go back to the gym?

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  • halleymw
    halleymw Posts: 246 Member
    Did you really have a concussion? A concussion implies that you were knocked out, extremely dazed, have trouble concentrating and remembering things. Most likely you had a minor closed head injury. If so, you can go back to the gym whenever you feel able. If you truly had a concussion, you will want to take some time off.

    Some return to play guidelines:

    http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/feel_better.html

    Mike
  • Khendyl
    Khendyl Posts: 35 Member
    Yes, I did not lose consciousness but I was told by a medical professional that I have a mild concussion. I had slightly blurred vision, an awful headache, nausea and a bit of a hard time finding some words in my brain.

    Thanks for the response, my symptoms seem to be gone as of this afternoon. :-)
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    Since a concussion is a BRAIN INJURY, don't you think you should ask your doctor this question?
  • Khendyl
    Khendyl Posts: 35 Member
    yeah, probably, but I can't really afford a copay right now. I'll just give it a week or so.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    good luck with that
  • aliciap412
    aliciap412 Posts: 170 Member
    its usually between a week to 6 weeks depending on severity, but you really should be asking a doctor this question. you can probably call and ask a doctor without having to pay a copay and you should at least try before returning to the gym. you have to heal first. even a mild concussion can carry a risk of long term damage if you do not take the time to heal.
  • hilts1969
    hilts1969 Posts: 465 Member
    Today I got a pretty minor concussion when one of my students accidentally kicked a ball at my head and hit me in the face. Does anyone know when I can go back to the gym?

    I would take at least a year off any exercise and maybe join some sort of self help group, that or grow a pair
  • TyFit08
    TyFit08 Posts: 799 Member
    A doctor would give you the best advice. Other than that, take it slow and see how you feel. I have had 2 concussions. The first time I tried to go on like normal immediately after the incident, but then I started to get really confused and trouble with words. I don't believe I exercised for several weeks, mainly because the injury turned out to be serious enough for me to be on workers comp. So please proceed with caution, because this is your brain.
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    yeah, probably, but I can't really afford a copay right now. I'll just give it a week or so.

    You won't be able to afford a cup off coffee if you screw up your brain because you did further damage by not healing properly, consequently making you unemployable. See a doctor.
  • hilts1969
    hilts1969 Posts: 465 Member
    yeah, probably, but I can't really afford a copay right now. I'll just give it a week or so.

    You won't be able to afford a cup off coffee if you screw up your brain because you did further damage by not healing properly, consequently making you unemployable. See a doctor.

    Come on mate, there was a footballer(man city) who played a game with a broken neck, see a doctor because he got hit with a ball? for crying out loud
  • cingle87
    cingle87 Posts: 717 Member
    yeah, probably, but I can't really afford a copay right now. I'll just give it a week or so.

    You won't be able to afford a cup off coffee if you screw up your brain because you did further damage by not healing properly, consequently making you unemployable. See a doctor.

    Come on mate, there was a footballer(man city) who played a game with a broken neck, see a doctor because he got hit with a ball? for crying out loud

    Bert Trautmann

    if you watch any real impact sports such as rugby league union, many times players are hit on the head, have ten minutes then back out playing, granted they are check over by a doctor first, so back to point don't risk yourself unless a doctors gives u the OK
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    good luck with that
    ^^^^!
    This is not a question for random internet people.
  • Ophidion
    Ophidion Posts: 2,065 Member
    good luck with that
    ^^^^!
    This is not a question for random internet people.
    +2 seriously it is your health and brain you are talking about, don't risk a more serious complication by asking randoms about serious medical issues.
  • lsigall
    lsigall Posts: 58 Member
    If it happened on the job, you may be covered by worker's compensation that will help offset your copay issue. You really need to speak with a doctor about this.

    http://www.workerscompensation.com

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