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Jordan 100+
Joined: 01 May 2003 Posts: 186 Location: Dallas
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:38 pm GMT +0000 Post subject: Concussion |
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I had a small crash that resulted in a slight concussion. I was out maybe 30-60 seconds.
I have had no residual headaches, but did have a little tunnel vision etc for a day or so.
When will it be safe to I ride my bike? Is there anything else to worry about?
I did receive medical help and later had a cat scan. |
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The Bike Doc 250+
Joined: 08 May 2003 Posts: 1398 Location: Corpus Christi and Warda, Texas
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:30 pm GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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Jordan:
Lay off the bike for at least two weeks. The problem with a concussion, you are more prone to repeat concussion if you take another header in close proximity to the the prior concussion. There is a syndrome called repetive concussion syndrome. It is often incurred by athletes who get back into the game to soon and can lead to early retirement, brain damage or even death. I hope for your speedy recovery, just don't make it too speedy.
Thanks, _________________ Paul K. Nolan, MD
AKA: The Bike Doc
Last edited by The Bike Doc on Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:56 pm GMT +0000; edited 1 time in total |
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MTB-] 100+
Joined: 24 Nov 2004 Posts: 228
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:55 pm GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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Yeah, what he said.
...and, from this time forth you should reduce your riding speed by 2mph.
You're welcome!
MTB-) |
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Jordan 100+
Joined: 01 May 2003 Posts: 186 Location: Dallas
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Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:51 pm GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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Thanks doc. I didn't think I could get any Mojo working for the next race any way.
Funny you talk about repetative. I rode shotgun all the way hom from Terlingua staring at an illustration of an airbag blowing into someone's face. i moved the seat way back. Weird little fears we all have. |
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