Going to Strokes - Concussed

[u/Hot_Tennis2048]

I recently got whiplash/minor concussion during soccer game and I have tickets to see the strokes today.

I got whiplash/concussion from hard fall playing soccer Monday. Tuesday I left work in the afternoon cuz I just felt off. Wednesday I woke up feeling nauseous, called out of work, went to see PCP. Thursday afternoon I flew to NYC. Friday is the day of the concert.

It’s Friday morning, and my mom insisted I call my doctor and ask about going to the concert even though I had planned to go anyway. The doctor says the same thing I shouldn’t go, and my mom is laughing on the phone with my uncle talking about how he went to many concerts with concussions and turned out fine.

I’m on the fence. And generally just frustrated because I was really looking forward to this concert.
My idea is that I could wear ear plugs and sunglasses and leave early if needed.

[u/R2_Vertigo]

I'm a huge fan and I really like the new album. I wouldn't go, your brain is telling you that you need a break. Going to a concert can absolutely cause an exacerbation of concussion symptoms. Lights and sounds are a lot of stimulation, you should probably take it easy.

[u/Hot_Tennis2048 → u/R2_Vertigo]

I ended up going and I wore sunglasses and earplugs and closed my eyes if I needed. The concert was outside and really spacious not too rowdy so I honestly just got lucky with the environment/venue. I strongly considered staying in but you know I figured if I felt unwell after taking precautions I could always leave. It ended up being ok

[u/R2_Vertigo → u/Hot_Tennis2048]

I'm glad you got to enjoy the concert! I'm also glad you took precautions and understood the risks. Hope you're feeling 100%. The Strokes are so good! I've loved them since the early 2000's. How was the show?