So my method of ignoring it and continue to do whatever I was going to do wasn’t the worst option lol
GonzoMD on
If you’ve got a concussion listen to your doctor, not a slate article.
cmndr_spanky on
It’s an interesting article for sure, really intuitive but I probably wouldn’t have thought of recovering by trying day to day activities and mental challenges. Makes sense !
Inevitable-Ad-9570 on
My doc recommended returning to any activity that was not physically strenuous as soon as I could without seriously aggravating symptoms.
His biggest thing was that I should absolutely avoid any activity that shocked or bounced the head for twice the amount of time it takes symptoms to resolve completely. He even included running and driving on bouncy roads in that.
He also recommended no mountain biking or anything else that was likely to cause a hard hit for at least 3 times the amount of time it took symptoms to resolve (he really just said as long as you can stand but 3 was his minimum).
I take my head seriously so it’s probably the only time I’ve actually fully followed the advice (it sucked). Symptoms completely resolved in about 2 weeks and I haven’t had any problems since.
gzSimulator on
Well now that I’ve read this article, I do know what to do
lakemangled on
Here’s some more advice: if you get a concussion, test your hearing with the Mimi app (free) on your phone. If you find an unusual amount of loss or asymmetric loss go to an ENT right away and they may be able to reverse it by prescribing prednisone or HBOT. The Mimi test will also be useful as a baseline if you develop cochlear migraine or secondary endolymphatic hydrops about three weeks later.
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So my method of ignoring it and continue to do whatever I was going to do wasn’t the worst option lol
If you’ve got a concussion listen to your doctor, not a slate article.
It’s an interesting article for sure, really intuitive but I probably wouldn’t have thought of recovering by trying day to day activities and mental challenges. Makes sense !
My doc recommended returning to any activity that was not physically strenuous as soon as I could without seriously aggravating symptoms.
His biggest thing was that I should absolutely avoid any activity that shocked or bounced the head for twice the amount of time it takes symptoms to resolve completely. He even included running and driving on bouncy roads in that.
He also recommended no mountain biking or anything else that was likely to cause a hard hit for at least 3 times the amount of time it took symptoms to resolve (he really just said as long as you can stand but 3 was his minimum).
I take my head seriously so it’s probably the only time I’ve actually fully followed the advice (it sucked). Symptoms completely resolved in about 2 weeks and I haven’t had any problems since.
Well now that I’ve read this article, I do know what to do
Here’s some more advice: if you get a concussion, test your hearing with the Mimi app (free) on your phone. If you find an unusual amount of loss or asymmetric loss go to an ENT right away and they may be able to reverse it by prescribing prednisone or HBOT. The Mimi test will also be useful as a baseline if you develop cochlear migraine or secondary endolymphatic hydrops about three weeks later.