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Handhold please - DH head injury

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GloriaMaximus · 31/08/2019 05:26

We are currently away for DH birthday visiting places where he holidayed growing up. We are staying in the middle of nowhere!

Around 10pm, DH hit his head on a door frame trying to catch a moth. He complained of a horrendous headache but by midnight (the turn of his birthday) he seemed ok. He had his presents etc (as per his own decided tradition) but as we were going to bed he just started screeching in pain. This lasted about 20 minutes when he fell asleep. 2 hours later he woke up to go to the toilet and it then came back with a vengeance. He's also then started violently vomiting so I convinced him to get in the car to drive an hour to the smallest a and e that exists.

I'm so scared. Apart from the pain he is confused (swears blind he doesn't know where a light switch is in the bathroom because he didn't turn it on. Forgot why we were in the car. And he's is soooo angry. With a strong accent different (DH is from this area of the uk but I'm not even from this country) the receptionist struggled to take details from me but he was u willing to give them himself. He got irate instantaneously.

I'm worried it's serious but hoping he's just tired and pissed off.

Please can someone either reassure me or just sit with me as we wait. The wait time is as long if not longer than our local, major city hospital 😔

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tryingtobebetterallthetime · 31/08/2019 06:13

Hi, I am glad he has been triaged. Now he needs to be watched carefully. I would not let him drive or leave him alone for the next 12 hours or so. If you can, find someplace local where you can both rest. Stay aware OP, it could still develop into something more serious.

You are great. He is lucky to have you.

greentheme23 · 31/08/2019 06:15

Sounds like a nightmare. So keep doing your own neuro obs. If you think his pupils are reacting differently then alert them. If he becomes more drowsy. What was his BP and pulse?

CherryPlum · 31/08/2019 06:16

You're doing really well, it sounds like a scary situation to be in.

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Lovethetimeyouhave · 31/08/2019 06:18

Hope he's ok op

Teacakeandalatte · 31/08/2019 06:19

This sounds so scary. You are being very brave and calm.

Do you think the screeching and crying is also out of character? I know its very painful, but would he normally have more self control? Maybe add that to the list of unusual behaviour if so.

BustedDreams · 31/08/2019 06:21

Sorry you’re going through this. I’m confused. Are you at a local hospital to where you’re staying? Are there no drs & nurses? Is it Wales, UK you’re at or some developing country?

I always assumed head injuries were taken seriously.

I hope your husband receives the care he needs and recovers quickly.

In regards to driving did your dh drive you there as you say your very concerned about driving the return route yourself? I’m sure you’ll be fine driving back.

NameChangerAmI · 31/08/2019 06:30

Any update, OP?

Have just read the whole thread. Hope everything is OK.

westcountrychicken · 31/08/2019 06:33

How scary for you OP, hope you're seen soon.

QOD · 31/08/2019 06:34

Bloody hell how scary from something so simple!
Hope he’s ok

Aridane · 31/08/2019 06:36

Why wouldn't he take the drip?

Oh you poor thing Flowers

Rachelover40 · 31/08/2019 06:37

I'm so sorry Gloria, it is very worrying for you. It sounds as though he has concussion.

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GloriaMaximus · 31/08/2019 06:39

He's seen a doctor who was certainly more tired than myself, bless her. Just waiting for a ct scan now.
The doctor also disagreed with me regarding his unusual behaviour so god knows??

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GloriaMaximus · 31/08/2019 06:41

He definitely didn't drive here!! He could barely walk.

I think the thought of the drip made it feel more serious for him I'm not sure.

He's talking about the f1 now so there's a huge improvement. I also have similar concerns to pp regarding how things can change quickly again though.

Also to the pp asked. Yes we are in wales, UK but as much as I've been known to joke about it, it's not a developing country.

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TumblingTumbleWeeds · 31/08/2019 06:42

I'm so glad he's getting the CT scan he needs.

Does the doctor know your husband well enough to know his usual behavior? I'm puzzled.

StrongTea · 31/08/2019 06:42

Hope that you get some answers and that things are moving treatment wise now.

tryingtobebetterallthetime · 31/08/2019 06:47

The doctor can disagree about his behaviour if he/she wants but it means nothing. YOU are his wife. Really, what does the doctor know about your husband's normal behaviour? Probably nothing.

They can only see what they can see without any context. My Dad was admitted experiencing very bad cognitive symptoms. They thought he had lost it. He hadn't. My sister and I had to make sure the careers knew this.

Keep calm and assertive, especially assertive.

GloGirl · 31/08/2019 06:53

Glad he's getting the CT scan. Hopefully not too long now.Flowers

SunshineCake · 31/08/2019 06:58

I've had concussion many times and this sounds more than that and yes, you will need to drive back.

Make sure you look after yourself too and make sure you've had a decent meal and plenty of fluids before leaving.

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GloriaMaximus · 31/08/2019 07:02

Thank you. He's in there now and I feel close to breaking him. He's query intracranial bleed.

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KitKat1985 · 31/08/2019 07:05

I'm glad he's getting the CT scan. I'm sorry the staff haven't been very supportive thus far though.

tryingtobebetterallthetime · 31/08/2019 07:06

If you can't get decent food in the neighborhood get make darn sure you are hydrated. But it sounds like a fast food sandwich might be a good option.

SleepyKat · 31/08/2019 07:08

Sounds like things are moving now with investigations. If there is something and they find it hopefully it will be sorted quickly.

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GloriaMaximus · 31/08/2019 07:08

Does anybody know what would happen if he does have what they suspect?

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HalyardHitch · 31/08/2019 07:11

So glad they're scanning him! You must be terrified

Bellasblankexpression · 31/08/2019 07:12

Hope the scan goes okay did they say when you would get the results?

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