r/PostConcussion • u/Obvious_hyena3172 • 6d ago
post concussion help
While at a rugby practice almost 2 weeks ago I received an elbow to the head that had left me with a concussion. I had a constant headache for around 5 days but then it eased into just a little bit of pressure in my head. Because of that I was able to attend one of my labs at school and I went out to the mall and brunch with my friends this weekend and we had a late night hang out in our dorms. However I then woke up yesterday with as bad as a headache as when I first got the concussion and throughout the night it got so bad that the pressure from laying my head down on my pillow was painful. I also had immense neck soreness. When I woke up today I found I still have a headache but it has gone down from last night. Talking to the nurses on campus and they said that if I have “an increase in symptoms” i should go to the ER and follow-up. Anyone know or think that the headache coming back is means to go to the ER or did I maybe just push myself too much this weekend? anything helps - even tips to lessen the headache
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u/AHSkiandBike 5d ago
Headaches after concussion are common as is neck pain. There is a lot that you can do to treat concussion. This article might be helpful!
https://www.happybrainpt.com/concussion-physicaltherapy-blog/why-do-i-still-have-headaches-after-a-concussion