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New evidence suggests domestic violence could be contributing to brain trauma

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381810) • Rockingham, Australia 5 Jan

Concussion in sports players has been getting more and more attention lately. Australian Rules football is very much a contact sport and dementia among older players is quite common. The concussion and head bumps they endured over...

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Dixie took a selfie of herself.

marguicha @marguicha (230334) • Chile 22 Jan 22

Just now, Dixie sent me a selfie she had taken with her smartphone. Humberto did not want to give her a mirror, but people want to NOW!!! And she sent the selfie to me because she knew that I would understand her need to...

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Was Zonked Out Today

angel_smiles @Lolaze (5092) • St. Louis, Missouri 2 Jun 19

Looks like I overdid it yesterday! I guess being out running around for five hours with a concussion was a bit too much. Today, I woke up and ate breakfast then went right back to sleep until dinner time. It’s a good thing I...

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car accident

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Mothers Day Present... Not Dying...

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 12 May 19

I called my mom for Mothers Day today. She lives in Southern Utah so we don't get to see each other very often. She was happy to hear from me on Mothers Day. I told her about falling asleep in the shower and my mild concussion....

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Why Can't I Sleep Standing Up in the Shower.

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 10 May 19

Sleeping while standing up is a skill acquired by most military basic trainees. Standing in formations so long, with so little sleep just kind of naturally develops the habit. It's not often, but it does happen once in a while....

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Another Injury

Bensen32 @Bensen32 (28658) • United States 18 Dec 18

It's been a while since I posted about my favorite hockey team, mostly cause there really hasn't been anything to say. The Chicago Blackhawks have been just terrible this season. They were a team other teams feared to play just a...

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A lucky accident

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169406) • United States 13 Jan 18

The day we had bad weather and school was cancelled a friend in a nearby town went out to help her daughter with something. When she returned home, my friend slipped in her own driveway and hit her head really hard. She went for...

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Headed to Portland early

James Higgins @JamesHxstatic (29410) • Eugene, Oregon 9 Feb 17

I never post really short discussions here, but am in a hurry to head north this morning to spend the day with my daughter. She definitely got a concussion with that fall on her icy step, is not supposed to work until Monday and...

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My daughter slipped and fell on the ice

James Higgins @JamesHxstatic (29410) • Eugene, Oregon 3 Feb 17

The day started out icy in Portland and Eugene, Oregon as well. My daughter was taking here Chihuahua pup (8 months more or less now) out this morning and the concrete step did not look icy, but it was. She called me at about six...

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Saga of the fall, part 2

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl @1creekgirl (44560) • United States 17 Aug 16

Four weeks after the fall on my back and a concussion, I was hurting more instead of less. Went to the doctor, he did x-rays, praise God no fractures, said the pain is from Arthritis and many bone spurs that were aggravated by...

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My continuing saga of "The Fall"

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl @1creekgirl (44560) • United States 4 Aug 16

It's been two weeks since I fell flat on my back on the patio. As I said, I am so very thankful I didn't break any bones. Did end up with a concussion, though and it's taken a lot out of me. I'm very spacey (more than usual!) and...

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Update on my accidental fall

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl @1creekgirl (44560) • United States 28 Jul 16

I posted about how I fell flat on my back on a concrete patio last week. I appreciated all the kind wishes and am so thankful to God that I didn't break any bones. I really should have gone to the doctor the next day, though,...

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brain bleed

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Have You Ever "Seen Stars?"

Sherry @norcal (4889) • Franklinton, North Carolina 7 Jun 16

You've seen it on cartoons, Elmer Fudd gets an anvil dropped on his noggin and he sits there looking dazed while stars orbit his head. But, did you know that this is an actual phenomenon? I was at a concert and had gone outside...

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If You Like Pina Coladas...

cassandra @Castlerock34 (2255) • Minneapolis, Minnesota 12 Apr 16

Another day of driving to yet another appointment but this one seemed more informational than the doctors visit yesterday. The eye doctor says my eyes are improving but still need she wants to see more improvement. I have come a...

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Hump day afternoon,where are you?

Alfredo Rossi @amadeo (111937) • United States 30 Mar 16

A lovely afternoon.Got some cleaning on the grounds here. then we took a break to watch the movie Concussion. Not sure why this film was not nominated for the Academy Awards. Will Smith who I always admired since the Fresh Prince...

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Slowly Coming Back

cassandra @Castlerock34 (2255) • Minneapolis, Minnesota 23 Dec 15

MRI scan was done the night before last and I feel so much better getting that out of the way. I got the results last night and nothing on the scan revealed a tumor or bleeding but they are concerned about one thing. The doctor...

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Fogs Foggy

cassandra @Castlerock34 (2255) • Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 Dec 15

All I want to do is go home and lay in bed. I shoveled the driveway last night and I shouldn't of and today I am paying for it. I think my head pain is because of that. I am not the type of person to sit and do nothing and if I...

pain

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prolonged

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"Dancing Eyes"

cassandra @Castlerock34 (2255) • Minneapolis, Minnesota 1 Dec 15

The irritating saga continues with my stupid head. I went to my doctor yesterday night for a re evaluation and things are looking that great for me right now. I have not improved in the past month and a half and she is concerned....

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Give Me A Break, Give Me A Break. Break Me Off A Piece Of That...

cassandra @Castlerock34 (2255) • Minneapolis, Minnesota 27 Nov 15

Thanksgiving is the one holiday I look forward to every year. This year was going to be no different except I was going to have my son for an extra 2 whole days, which was exciting in itself! The morning started off bad because I...

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annoyance

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ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

cassandra @Castlerock34 (2255) • Minneapolis, Minnesota 24 Nov 15

To continue my concussion story.. I have been having bad days and good days but today I totally messed up. I was getting ready for work and one of my bathrooms ceiling are very low and I tipped my head down to dry my hair and when...

pain

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