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Hi all. I was diagnosed with a severe concussion on 4.27. On 5.7 my doctor pulled me from work and I went back on 5.29.

Mostly, I’m fine. I work remote and with breaks from admin work I can exist without crazy migraines. I can’t go to the gym, or go into my office because of all the sounds, lights, people talking etc. yesterday I went into the office (restaurant group) and between the music etc I feel literally paralyzed today with the worst migraine I’ve ever had.

Consistently though my fuse is the shortest it’s ever been. If I have a migraine and my kids are yelling I lose my shit. If two people are talking over each other in my house, I also lose my shit. This isn’t like me (I’m not the most relaxed demeanor but I’m also not a freak out person)

I just want to return to normal. I feel like I’m getting anxiety about public places and depressed. We’re supposed to leave for vacation on Monday and I’m not even looking forward to it because I feel like I’ll spend half the time hiding from loud sounds.

I guess I’m not really looking for advice, but wanted to hear if anyone had any relatable experience and hope to share. FWIW I do have my first (the medical system sucks) appt with a neurologist tomorrow as well.

My 1 year old husky German Shepard mix has an out of nowhere “lump” that appeared yesterday. We thought she was stung by a bee (her favorite hobby next to eating bones and sticks in the yard.. chasing bees) or rough housing with our other dog but it hasn’t gone away since yesterday, also hasn’t gotten worse.

It’s soft/doughy and moves a lot under the skin. It doesn’t hurt her. She’s acting completely normal otherwise. Teeth and gums look fine, she’s eating and drinking etc, playing with her bones and our other dog. She takes flea/tick etc combo pills religiously every month.

I noticed when I left both sides of her face she has this same bump just smaller on the other side and it behaves the same way. I saw there are maybe lymph nodes (freaked me out) and glands there that could be an issue but I’m choosing to live in de lulu land so I don’t spiral that maybe it is still just a bite or something from playing? 😫😫

We made a vet appt for Monday but I’m an anxious person in general so I wanted to save my husband the pain of me running to the emergency vet and try asking for thoughts here.

Thank you!!

Hey all,

Went to ER for a concussion last week. (Kid learned he can jump up on my suv trunk, grab the top handle, jump off the bumper to close it.. except my head was inside)

Threw up 3x before my husband made me go to the ER - CT scan was fine, doctor said I have a bad concussion - couldn’t see straight for 3 days, migraine level pain Monday-Saturday that has since gone away.

Right now I have a full ache like the start of a migraine (which unfortunately I’m accustom to) which I assume is normal.

Other things I feel like are not normal but I have nothing to compare to?

-Tried going to the gym today and between the lights and music I thought I was going to have a panic attack, couldn’t keep my eyes focused after 30 minutes, was dizzy etc.

-If two people are talking if feels like my head is being crushed with pressure

-some words it takes me 4 times to say correctly.

I’m remote/have a shit ton of admin work on the computer daily so I’m sure that’s playing a factor in getting “better” but I have been trying to limit my screen time otherwise (outside of here where I’m begging for someone to tell me my brain will return to normal)

Has anyone had the above side effects of a concussion? How long did it take you to go back to baseline?

Thank you for any responses 🫠

Hey guys,

I want to take the husband to a new bbq spot with the kids for his birthday as a surprise. We’ve been to most of the top rated in CT, so wanted to maybe take a day trip and just find something else to do when we go for lunch. I am letting my kids skip school for birthday bbq, don’t judge plz.

Any insight is appreciated! Thanks!!