Possible concussion, and swimming?

RE: Possible concussion, and swimming?

Former Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:38:00 GMT

Glad to hear everything is okay. Lainey Me too. I think some of what was giving me some dizzyness, freaking me out about having a concussion was I caught a cold at almost the exact same time. Giving that kind of dizzy weird feeling (untill the fever broke anyway), and it was really working on me thinking there was something goin' on inside my thick skull! I should've known better! A big load off for sure. One week to get rid of this cold and heel up these raccoon eyes, and its time for my first meet in almost 22 years!

RE: Possible concussion, and swimming?

Former Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:17:14 GMT

Glad to hear everything is okay. Lainey

RE: Possible concussion, and swimming?

Former Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:44:21 GMT

Good news, cleared by the Doc! Now just have to stay away from Deers, Jeeps and trees!

RE: Possible concussion, and swimming?

Former Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:35:10 GMT

Without question: Doctor The LAST thing I would want to do with those symptoms is getting a pool. Its easy enough to get a little woosy and dizzy in the pool and after a swim as it is. Don't screw around....go to the Doc.

RE: Possible concussion, and swimming?

Former Member — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:45:23 GMT

Guess I have to tell the wife she's right! Thats almost as bad as going to the Dr. !:afraid:

RE: Possible concussion, and swimming?

Former Member — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:52:52 GMT

I agree with everyone else. Skip the meet, GO to the DOCTOR. If you are experiencing symptoms that might mean there is swelling of your brain. Pressure on an area can cause permanent damage, which in turn has the potential to cause you lose some skills... did you hit your forehead?.... check out executive functioning and contra-cou concussion. What was that actress' name who experienced a head injury, refused treatement saying she was okay, then died? I do mean to scare you. I hate hospitals and most MD's too, but there are somethings I wouldn't mess around with and a head injury is one. GO TO THE DOCTOR. Lainey

RE: Possible concussion, and swimming?

Former Member — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:20:23 GMT

Large bleeds in the bean can kill you quickly. Slow bleeds take their sweet time. Slow bleeds in your mellon are hard to identify due to the fact that many of the signs and symptoms aren't terribly severe. If you had trauma to your head, see a doctor. My mantra has always been, "If I have sudden head trauma, I hope I crack my skull." Slow internal bleeds can squeeze your brain through the one opening at the base of your skull. If your skull is cracked the pressure from the bleeding might leak. See a doctor. You wouldn't want to wake up dead.

RE: Possible concussion, and swimming?

aquageek — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:30:54 GMT

The fact that you are coming to a swimming message board for advice on a concussion is all the proof you need that you should go to a doctor ASAP.

RE: Possible concussion, and swimming?

Former Member — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:30:21 GMT

Skip the meet and get to the doctor ASAP! DO NOT mess around with head injuries! Even if you feel fine now, small clots, brain bleeds, and strokes can occur. Don't mean to scare you, but it is really a good idea to get checked out!

RE: Possible concussion, and swimming?

Former Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:14:49 GMT

Skip the meet, go to the doctor.

RE: Possible concussion, and swimming?

jessicafk11 — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:05:38 GMT

Sorry to say it, but if you really think you have a concussion you should skip the meet. As much as you hate hospitals, it would probably be worth at least calling your PCP as well. They should be able to give you advice as to when and how hard to push yourself with such an injury. Hope you feel better soon.