Possible concussion? Advice/help

This is pz df,

Lily wasn't feeling well this morning. She complained of a headache, and got up to get some water. She blacked out in the kitchen and hit her head on the handle of the pantry door. I was in the bathroom so I didn't realise at first.

She called out to me and I found her on the kitchen floor with a small cut on her forehead.

Now she is in bed, she is very drowsy, light hurts her eyes, she has a headache, she feels naseous, she felt like she wanted to throw up (no longer), she's pretty coherent but very drowsy.

I don't really know what to do, we haven't experienced concussion before. Do you think it's just shock, or a concussion? Obviously we'll go to the hospital if we have to, but lily would prefer not to.

Thank you in advance.
Ben.

Hmmm I think you should take her in. Doesn't sound good.

Oh the poor thing, the drowsiness worries me that is a sign of concussion. I would suggest taking her to your GP to get checked out. In the meantime don't let her fall asleep, keep talking to her.

Regards,
Dianne

Get her to a Dr or Hospital asap.

Take her to get checked as she is drowsy. Better to be safe than sorry.

Hugs to her xoxo

oh Ben, poor Lily! From what i have experienced with concussion (which i admit isnt a lot) its best to let her rest but do NOT fall asleep (something to do with a head injury avoid sleep for a few hours) keep everything as dimmed as possible and plenty of fluids. Could you call the nurse on call people and just get an opinion of if they think medical attention is needed.

Mmm yes ben id go get her checked out. ESP if she is drowsy.

I would definitely take her in, there are a number of markers there for concussion and it would be best to get her checked out just in case :hug:

She is still in bed, I've kept her awake by playing games on my iPhone. She says she is still drowsy although it is easier to stay awake. Should she have some Panadol. I think I will ask nurse on call too.

LILY!!!! get yourself seen too - it is important!!! Head knocks aren't just something you can put off....please either go to the doc or the hossy.

Thanks ladies (punky back) We're on our way now, although I'm feeling much better after a lot of fluids and a bit of a lie down. Ouch though! Naww at DF for using BB haha.

hope all is ok babe, see even a male knows when in need go to BB!

Good luck hun, hope you are ok.

Regards,
Dianne

Hope you're OK, glad Ben knows where to go for advice. :)

Love that Ben was on here. Lovely for him to do that for advice. I'd get checked out PZ. Fainting isn't a good sign to begin with, and adding a whack to the head on top of that too, not so great.

Hope you're okay, they'll probably tell you all is good, but best to get checked out anyway :hug:

we're sitting in the ed now...benefits of living a 5 min walk from the hospy ;)

is that the hospital in sunshine the one up gordon st? they are fantastic in there when we lived down the road and lloyd broke his arm we only had to wait 20 mins

Yeah gordon st, the western :)

Oh woman, what are you doing going and giving yourself a bloody concusion! :hug: to you and make sure you let us know how you go babe. xx

I'm so glad....been worrying about it since I read your post.

Okay, we're back now. So I have a concusion...I don't need stitches, so that's good. They took some bloods, and took my blood pressure, which was very low, and apparently I'm anemic (sp?) so I need to take iron suppliments. My head hurts like a biatch, but aside from that all is well. I love that DF went to BB though...so cute! He was impressed at how fast everyone replied lol, I was like, honey, that's BB for ya ;) Thanks for all your help and concern ladies :grouphug:

So glad you got checked out hun, rest up and hopefully you will be feeling much better very soon :hug:

So cute he went to BB :)

Im glad you went and got checked out hun :)

Glad you are ok hun, thanks for letting us know.

Regards,
Dianne

Glad you are OK. DD1 had severe concussion last week so I had her in emergency too. She started vomiting the next day and ended up with a CT scan to check there was no bleeding on the brain.
Did they give you a facts sheet to bring home ?? Apparently you can get headaches for up to 4 weeks afterwards.

Yep they gave us a fact sheet and also said if I have any vomitting, fainting, dizziness or really bad headaches to come straight back in. So far I just have a sore head, bit of a headache and a little woozy still from it all. And a little cut and bruise on my forehead lol.

Take care PZ...hope you didn't have a long wait!

Glad you are ok and got checked out!!

The things some people do to get out of seeing me!!!! (no meet up or zumba!) :p:p:p

Hey Punky, how's your head feeling today? Hope you're all better! :hug: Just wanted to say how cute it is that DF went on BB! Give him a big hug and smooch from us!! You taught him well :lol:

Rest up, pumpkin pie

My head feels okay today. Neck's a bit stiff, and I have a bump on my noggin, but okay oterwise. I gave DF stacks of smooches for going to BB :D Apparently he tried some Dr. Google and it wasn't particularly helpful, so went into tapatalk and asked away. TBH I was pretty impressed that he put it in the right area! Wtg Ben lol!

I know, I was amazed he found the right area! When I first started on BB I was so confussled! So :bluecheer: WAY TO GO BEN :bluecheer:

:bluecheer: for Ben... well done :bluecheer:
So glad your feeling better, hope the bump goes soon.. poor thing.

Lol, he's kinda anal like that, everything has to be correct etc.

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Lol, he's kinda anal like that, everything has to be correct etc.

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I was impressed that he used 'the lingo', too! pz and df and whatnot! He knows his stuff! :lol:

Hey miss Pumpky glad you are ok! What a gorgeous boy you have coming on here and most importantly looking after you!

:rofl: Raupe, he's on a bunch of nerd forums, mainly whirlpool lol, that and plus he often mocks me when I say forum lingo irl. He oftens says to me, 'well IMHO...' hahaha. Ahhh forum nerds :heartbeat:

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:rofl: Raupe, he's on a bunch of nerd forums, mainly whirlpool lol, that and plus he often mocks me when I say forum lingo irl. He oftens says to me, 'well IMHO...' hahaha. Ahhh forum nerds :heartbeat:

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:rofl: *wipes tear from eye*

yeah, but he's a sweet, caring nerd!!

Glad you're feeling better PZ! Although you naughty girl, you should have gone to hospy immediately! Specially with any loss of consciousness!

Methinks that PZ's DF needs to do a first aid course when you guys conceive!!!!

Hey PZ, glad you are feeling better! Yes it is sooo cute how your DP knows how to use these forums lol