I hit my head....Could it really be this?!? please help?

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Hi! I was wondering if there is anyone that could help me out. In June 2008 (middle) I hit my head on the corner of a fireplace. I did indeed hit it pretty hard. Almost a know out, I just had to lay down and take some meds for the rest of the day and night. Didn't think anything of it really. After 3weeks had gone by, out of nowhere I became so sick. I woke up very nnauseated and threw up a few times that day. My headache was the absolute worst. It is indescribable. Everyone just thought I had the flu. The vomiting only lasted a week, but My body was losing it I felt. I have become so weak compared to what I am used to. I seriously felt as though the right side of my body was numb (from my head to my chest). Well about a month ago, the area on the back of my head (where I was hit) started hurting and changing bigger and smaller. Still, mom (along with everyone else) just said it was a knot and basically laughed in my face when I asked if should go to the Dr. The last 2 weeks have been not so good. I feel as though I have been on drugs...or something.

About 2 weeks ago, I went to have my eyes checked for my yearly check up, which was great cause my eyes didn't change at all. in a year. Four days later, My vision is off in my right eye (same side of my head that I hit). I feel as though I can't remember anything short term. It can be anything form a month ago to just a few seconds ago. Sometimes, when I talk to someone, I feel as though my head is thinking one thing and my mouth is saying another and it doesn't even phase me. Three people have asked me if I was ok, not even knowing about me hitting my head. When I wake up in the mornings I feel great, its almost as these aches come on slowly in the afternoon. but EVERY single night, I feel sick again. I get really warm feeling and my temp raises to a 100.5 (I have heard thats not bad, but its bad to me cause of everything else). When I get really upset and stress (almost like bad anxiety) makes my temp. rise..

I have been in and out of the Dr.this past week. I have done many tests and he says it is a Subdural hematoma. I went back Friday for a Brain Scan to check for Brain damage. Does anyone know anything about this? I feel like a total hyper Hyper-chondriac when eExperiencingall this, but I'm freaking out b/c I'm really not eexargeration I go back Monday for more results.

I have not told anyone but my boyfriend. I am not close with my parents (I'm 23 and I still live at home) and the fact that my boyfriend doesn't care because he is so busy with school (which I am too) Butt he has not even talked about it with me. I'm starting to get really emotional about it b/c 'II'musually up beat but this is def. slowing me down. He said something about surgery, but I can only take in so much of this at one time.

Please someone, I'm losing it over here, please help me, this is getting hard to deal with ion my own :(

Thank you in advance

Kathryn

Answer 1

Kathryn,

I am so sorry this happen to you.  It must be very scary, but at least you are in good hands.  Your doctor is doing everything he can.

A subdural hematoma is some bleeding that occured in the brain, like a bruise.  Like with any bleeding, the blood clots.  Sometimes, the body is able to heal completely on its own.  There can be problems if there is a big clot.  The surgery to fix this involves opening the skull and removing the clot.

For an otherwise healthy 23 year old woman, you should have few if any complications.  Still, what you're going through is very scary.  The more you can try to relax and trust your doctors, the easier this whole thing will be in the end, really.

As for the boyfriend, I bet he cares more than you think.  Sometimes, when things get a little too scary for boys, we shut down emotionally, especially if we're really worried about someone we love dearly.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Answer 2

wowwwwwwwwww thats longggggggggg

Answer 3

Sheesh. A subdural hematoma is bleeding under the skull bone, into the brain. It is dangerous to ignore, and it may require surgery to release the pressure on your brain.

Please talk to your doctor about it, and make sure he knows you are anxious about it. You'll be fine if you just let them take care of you.

(PS---your boyfriend sounds like something of a selfish jerk. He should at least be concerned for your well-being.)

  

Answer 4

The dura is the outer most fiberous covering of the brain. (The brain has 3 coverings). Sub means below. A hematoma is a collection of blood. So you basically have a bad bruise which is lying under the dura and most likely is putting pressure on your brain which could account for your sight and memory problems. Many hematomas go away by themselves. Some do not an dometimes surgery is necessary. Keep your doctor appointments and no you are not crazy. Your family and boyfriend are ill informed. Listen to your doctor. Email me if you need to talk.