Minor Concussion?

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How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never confused and functioning normally afterwards. It was during practice before a night race. I still ended up racing because I felt fine, and I rode well.

I'm just a little concerned because my wife and I are going out tonight with some good friends who we haven't seen in a while, and I"m sure we will be doing a good amount of drinking. I'm probably being paranoid, but I'm just curious what experiences you guys have had with this type of thing. I'm sure I'm fine, I just don't want to cause any damage by drinking. We have a 4 month old baby and haven't been out in a long time, and could really use a night to let lose.
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ButteryWaffles 6/13/2015 10:47am
6/13/2015 10:47am Edited Date/Time 6/13/2015 10:48am
Headache, fatigue, nausea, dizziness.

Wouldnt hurt to get it checked though, not really something you should self-diagnose.
Low Flying Duck 6/13/2015 11:06am
6/13/2015 11:06am
flyinb501 wrote:
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never...
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never confused and functioning normally afterwards. It was during practice before a night race. I still ended up racing because I felt fine, and I rode well.

I'm just a little concerned because my wife and I are going out tonight with some good friends who we haven't seen in a while, and I"m sure we will be doing a good amount of drinking. I'm probably being paranoid, but I'm just curious what experiences you guys have had with this type of thing. I'm sure I'm fine, I just don't want to cause any damage by drinking. We have a 4 month old baby and haven't been out in a long time, and could really use a night to let lose.
I would very seriously suggest you don't drink tonight. I made that mistake a couple of months ago, ate dirt, went out that night a had a few, was a mess the next day.

Give it a few days and see how you feel, and try really hard not to hit your head again in the coming weeks.
vanillaice782 6/13/2015 12:03pm
6/13/2015 12:03pm Edited Date/Time 6/13/2015 12:12pm
It doesn't sound like you had one if you didn't end up confused or forgetful afterwards. Going to the doctor would be a waste of time. They aren't really going to tell you anything that you don't already know. And to actually find anything out you would have to drop a bunch of money on an MRI.
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Cygnus 6/13/2015 12:20pm
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If you had a concussion last night you wouldn't even feel
Like drinking tonight. Have a fun night out

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bd 6/13/2015 12:47pm
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You saw stars --- your rung your fucking bell. Be cautious.
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FGR01 6/13/2015 1:02pm
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What's more important to you, drinking or the future health of your head?
lostboy819 6/13/2015 1:14pm
6/13/2015 1:14pm
flyinb501 wrote:
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never...
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never confused and functioning normally afterwards. It was during practice before a night race. I still ended up racing because I felt fine, and I rode well.

I'm just a little concerned because my wife and I are going out tonight with some good friends who we haven't seen in a while, and I"m sure we will be doing a good amount of drinking. I'm probably being paranoid, but I'm just curious what experiences you guys have had with this type of thing. I'm sure I'm fine, I just don't want to cause any damage by drinking. We have a 4 month old baby and haven't been out in a long time, and could really use a night to let lose.
I have had lots of head injuries and never let them stop me from having a good time and there has been no lasting damage or no lasting damage or no lasting damage so go have fun
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ACBraap 6/13/2015 1:29pm
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If you felt ok to race, you're probably fine. But in the long run, why not be a bit cautious and forego drinks for one night?

I would add to the symptoms others have noted blurred vision or difficulty focusing. One of the more memorable ones I had, I pretty much felt fine the next day (though I'd been knocked out). I found reading difficult though, it was hard to focus on the words and see clearly. Doc said it was a concussion.
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SKIDLID 6/13/2015 1:51pm
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I think you will be fine. If you have too much fun tonight and get in trouble with your honey, just blame it on a concussion tomorrow!
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flyinb501 6/13/2015 2:45pm
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Haha thanks for the input guys. I think I will still have a few drinks but take it a little easier than I normally would.
Sir Roostsalot 6/13/2015 3:14pm
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flyinb501 wrote:
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never...
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never confused and functioning normally afterwards. It was during practice before a night race. I still ended up racing because I felt fine, and I rode well.

I'm just a little concerned because my wife and I are going out tonight with some good friends who we haven't seen in a while, and I"m sure we will be doing a good amount of drinking. I'm probably being paranoid, but I'm just curious what experiences you guys have had with this type of thing. I'm sure I'm fine, I just don't want to cause any damage by drinking. We have a 4 month old baby and haven't been out in a long time, and could really use a night to let lose.
First sign of a concussion is lack of ability to spell simple words correctly. You spelled nasty as nasaty. Better go in for a FULL evaluation!Blink
JaredPartridge 6/13/2015 3:23pm
6/13/2015 3:23pm
flyinb501 wrote:
Haha thanks for the input guys. I think I will still have a few drinks but take it a little easier than I normally would.
Go big or go home Spicoli. I'm no neurosurgeon, but I've had a good number of concussions. If you felt well enough to race and didn't have any ill affects throughout the night/following day, hammer that stuff down like Captain Jack Sparrow.
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It is always nausea for a couple of days with a dinger... for me...
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captmoto 6/13/2015 9:42pm
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lostboy819 wrote:
I have had lots of head injuries and never let them stop me from having a good time and there has been no lasting damage or...
I have had lots of head injuries and never let them stop me from having a good time and there has been no lasting damage or no lasting damage or no lasting damage so go have fun
Yet.
vanillaice782 6/13/2015 9:49pm
6/13/2015 9:49pm
flyinb501 wrote:
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never...
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never confused and functioning normally afterwards. It was during practice before a night race. I still ended up racing because I felt fine, and I rode well.

I'm just a little concerned because my wife and I are going out tonight with some good friends who we haven't seen in a while, and I"m sure we will be doing a good amount of drinking. I'm probably being paranoid, but I'm just curious what experiences you guys have had with this type of thing. I'm sure I'm fine, I just don't want to cause any damage by drinking. We have a 4 month old baby and haven't been out in a long time, and could really use a night to let lose.
lostboy819 wrote:
I have had lots of head injuries and never let them stop me from having a good time and there has been no lasting damage or...
I have had lots of head injuries and never let them stop me from having a good time and there has been no lasting damage or no lasting damage or no lasting damage so go have fun
Are you sure? You kinda sounded like a moran there at the end!
Hoagie_Man377 6/13/2015 10:01pm
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flyinb501 wrote:
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never...
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never confused and functioning normally afterwards. It was during practice before a night race. I still ended up racing because I felt fine, and I rode well.

I'm just a little concerned because my wife and I are going out tonight with some good friends who we haven't seen in a while, and I"m sure we will be doing a good amount of drinking. I'm probably being paranoid, but I'm just curious what experiences you guys have had with this type of thing. I'm sure I'm fine, I just don't want to cause any damage by drinking. We have a 4 month old baby and haven't been out in a long time, and could really use a night to let lose.
unless you are out (totally limp) I wouldn't worry too much, with the way people throw around the concussion term now a days. Baseball players sit out 2 seasons for getting a small knock on the ole noggin, as in a TAP on their head. I used to smoke bowls after my ko's and im no dingus let me tell you
lostboy819 6/13/2015 10:53pm
6/13/2015 10:53pm
flyinb501 wrote:
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never...
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never confused and functioning normally afterwards. It was during practice before a night race. I still ended up racing because I felt fine, and I rode well.

I'm just a little concerned because my wife and I are going out tonight with some good friends who we haven't seen in a while, and I"m sure we will be doing a good amount of drinking. I'm probably being paranoid, but I'm just curious what experiences you guys have had with this type of thing. I'm sure I'm fine, I just don't want to cause any damage by drinking. We have a 4 month old baby and haven't been out in a long time, and could really use a night to let lose.
lostboy819 wrote:
I have had lots of head injuries and never let them stop me from having a good time and there has been no lasting damage or...
I have had lots of head injuries and never let them stop me from having a good time and there has been no lasting damage or no lasting damage or no lasting damage so go have fun
vanillaice782 wrote:
Are you sure? You kinda sounded like a moran there at the end!
Hey who are you calling a moran ? I'm not a moran i'm a methodist......................or maybe i'm a Lutheran , I dont remember.
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Mit12 6/14/2015 12:23am
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flyinb501 wrote:
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never...
How do you know if you have had a minor consussion? I had a pretty nasaty spill last night. I saw some stars, but was never confused and functioning normally afterwards. It was during practice before a night race. I still ended up racing because I felt fine, and I rode well.

I'm just a little concerned because my wife and I are going out tonight with some good friends who we haven't seen in a while, and I"m sure we will be doing a good amount of drinking. I'm probably being paranoid, but I'm just curious what experiences you guys have had with this type of thing. I'm sure I'm fine, I just don't want to cause any damage by drinking. We have a 4 month old baby and haven't been out in a long time, and could really use a night to let lose.
lostboy819 wrote:
I have had lots of head injuries and never let them stop me from having a good time and there has been no lasting damage or...
I have had lots of head injuries and never let them stop me from having a good time and there has been no lasting damage or no lasting damage or no lasting damage so go have fun
I have had 13 concussions that I know of and everything was fine through the first 12 after the 13th one my short term memory was greatly affected. I guess what I am trying to say is go easy for a few days it is not worth the risk.

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