medical question?

[Bill Douglas]

Your medical opinons please.

I got a bang on the head two and a half months ago. I walked into some scaffolding equipment (of mine ) and cracked my cheek bone + 50mm cut to the bone under my eye.

The doctor at the hospital was a bit concerned, concussion brain damage etc. I said really I'm fine, just a big cut that needs fixing. But she said "NO BANGS ON THE HEAD FOR A FEW MONTHS". A few months is up now. Or does she mean six months?

I'm fine and thanks to vitamin E and bio oil the scar is starting to disappear too but shall I be extra careful for longer?

Thanks guys

[red-beard]

Did she give you a prescription for "No bangs on the head" ?

[craigster59]

I think you need to pose this question to the Head Nurse....

[RWebb]

did you become unconscious at any time?

did you feel like you were "Browning out"? field of vision narrow?

you doctor is being careful - why not ask them??

[pavulon]

are you trying to make plans for another shot to the grape??

[on2wheels52]

I'd start with head banging music and go from there.
Jim

[Bill Douglas]

LOL, thanks guys

Thank you Mr. Webb. I wasn't knocked out, but felt like throwing up for an hour, then after the one hour felt quite good. Doc said that wasn't good that it was for one hour and it was an indication I'd got impact that whacked my brain around a little.

I can't ask the particular doc as she is an accident and emergcy doc who only sees accident people at the time.

[RWebb]

call or fax her office and ask for a referral - why not be safe

[Superman]

Originally Posted by craigster59

I think you need to pose this question to the Head Nurse....

The one with the dirty knees.

You're good to go on the head-banging, Bill. Bang away!

[Chocaholic]

Sounds like it's okay to start banging your head on things again. Affinity for soccer?

[recycled sixtie]

Just look at these prof. hockey players, boxers etc. Repeated blows to the head are not good for your brain or mental health. I am not a doctor. It is common sense. Too many blows to the head you might have to wear a helmet 24/7.

[Bill Douglas]

Thank you again Mr. Webb. I'll see my own doc and get a sign off as being OK.

It wasn't actually that big a whack on the head it was just that I got the cut that I went to the hospital.

So yes, thanks other guys, I'll go back to using my head to stop trains and to knock fence posts into the ground.

[Tobra]

the puking is a sign of concussion, your brain got bounced around in its box and you scrambled your eggs a bit. Follow up with your regular doc. For the cut, put the highest number sunscreen you have on it for the next 6-12 months.

[Bill Douglas]

Thanks Mark. Luckily it's winter around here so not too much sun. But when the sun comes out I will do the sunscreen thing.

[Tobra]

Your welcome, and it is Toby, Mark has been dead a long time.

[Bill Douglas]

Sorry Toby. I knew I'd heard the Mark Donahue name before but hey, we are all champion racers around here.

I've been to Carmichael. Nice place

[9dreizig]

I'd still keep the helmet on during sex for a few more weeks

[Laneco]

Originally Posted by 9dreizig

I'd still keep the helmet on during sex for a few more weeks

skakkkk-snork - water out the nose on that one!!

angela

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by 9dreizig

I'd still keep the helmet on during sex for a few more weeks

LOL

You mean don't use the swing for a few more weeks?

[pavulon]