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Post-concussion
There is a period of time, following a head-bonk such as mine, where one experiences something called post-concussion syndrome. Things like vomiting, dizziness, hyper-sensitivity to light (including that from computer screens), inability to … [Continue reading]
The poetry of Spring
Prior to my treadmill incident, my world was different. Instead of dressing changes and obsessing over the timing of antibiotics and analgesics, I was contemplating Spring. Mid-month, I was reflecting on the symbolism of spring: my personal … [Continue reading]
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In between bouts of throwing up, vertigo, and a massive headache, I've been trying to piece the events of my fall together -- for my own sake. I emailed a friend who works at the gym to ask if my fall was witnessed. Did I lose consciousness? Did I … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]