Shaken brain syndrome
This morning, I was awake and not wanting to be, well before 4 am. My head HURT, but the pain in my leg was equally as troublesome. It had become red and swollen beyond the edges of the wound, and I could not manage to find a position where the sheets weren’t touching it. And I was cold.
Several times, I’d made the trip to the bathroom to inspect my pupils. Everything appeared to be in check:
- Pupils equal in size, round and reactive to light
- No nausea or vomiting
- No dizziness
- I knew who I was. I was the klutz who’d fallen on the treadmill at the gym yesterday.
By 6 am, I couldn’t stop thinking about the What If‘s. I called the advice line and gave Nurse Mary the run down. It was agreed that I should come in but okay not to go to the Emergency Room. I had until 9 am to figure out the logistics.
Fortunately, I have the coolest, most giving neighbors ever. Mr. R kept YaYa with him, while Mrs. R drove me to the Urgent Care.
2 1/2 hours later, I left with Vicodin, antibiotic ointment for my leg, and CT scan results noting no cranial bleed and no skull fracture.
*sigh*
I don’t think I’ll be running any time soon. I also hope and pray that this wound doesn’t scar because that would not be good. Most of all, I am glad that I am okay (relative term).
Posted by Juls.
Filed under Injuries, Health & Wellness
Posted on Sun, 22 March 2009 at 2:09 pm
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Life is a journey and, for me, running is a huge part of it. Just like a great run, it has easy and tough parts. It is beautiful at times and ugly at others. Hopefully, I will reach the finish feeling good about what I have accomplished and leave a long trail of bread crumbs to show, those that wish to know, where I have been.
Two posts, well written. We’re with you.
BTW I have fallen off the treadmill just once and the pain ended up in an exact equal tie with the embarrassment. Take care.
22 Mar 09 at 2:49 pm #oh dear…glad you are okay.. Thinking about you all weekend…and Finished the top!! Quilting!!!
22 Mar 09 at 3:55 pm #Thinking of you, Julie – I am glad you got checked out.
22 Mar 09 at 5:01 pm #It’s good that you got checked out. Your wound will heal more quickly now and you don’t have to worry about a concussion…or worse.
22 Mar 09 at 6:02 pm #ouch – hope it all heals up soon.
22 Mar 09 at 6:53 pm #I am glad you are ok!!
22 Mar 09 at 8:28 pm #thank goodness panty hose aren’t really a trend anymore…it will take some time to heal. TAKE the time and do something positive with it!
22 Mar 09 at 9:50 pm #I love you!
C
After the actress died from hitting her head, that was probably a good idea! That’s quite the treadmill burn there, Juls! Heal quickly, my friend!!!
23 Mar 09 at 5:09 am #