Don't Ignore Head Trauma and Headaches

Having had a minor traumatic brain injury recently, I now am SO glad I went to the hospital to be checked out. But I was able to be assured that I was okay. And that is priceless. 

It's taken me a month to fully get my life back- Additional aphasia, additional migraines, random headaches, cycling emotions, just awful. But I know that I'm not going to end up being a statistic, and that's all that counts. I'm so happy that I dragged myself to the ER despite my distaste for the place, and that my suspicions that I needed to go were confirmed by dear friends. I knew I was doing the right thing then, and now I'm extremely amazed at how close to home this came for me.

Thanks for this, Teri. I am the type of person who hates calling the dr., who hates going to the ER (well, who really likes that?). I had to "learn" my way out of that way of being with my Migraine tx.

However, I still struggle with it when something other than Migraine happens. It is hard for me to be proactive b/c "doing something" means I have to move if I am feeling rotten, and I have to disrupt someone else's plans/life to help me out. It is good for people like me to read stuff like this because it is more encouragement in changing our ways. I can see I'm slowly getting there, but when I question myself if I should go in or not, I am realizing it is better to know for sure and not wonder or pay for it later.

Kelly

I wanted to reiterate how true this is.  Our community lost a sixth grader a couple of years ago after he bumped his head when riding home on his skateboard.  His dad had him rest while he dropped his daughter off where she needed to be.  Although the dad rushed his son to the hospital as soon as he returned home shortly after and the son was immediately rushed into the OR, it was too late. 

It really can't be stressed enough not to take head trauma lightly.  This dad will never forgive himself and this family will never be the same.

Thank you for this important reminder.