Slipped on ice and bumped back of head

[Helenaruby]

I've been to a very cold/snowy country over Christmas and slipped on ice whilst crossing the road. I can't remember how I slipped but I found myself in the middle of the road with the back on my head on the floor. It hurt and I started screaming, I didn't faint and I got myself up and went on the pavement.

An English guy run after us saying he's a doctor and gave me a check right there. He said I had no cuts or bleeding, I had good colour in my cheeks and my eyes were fine. Asked me my name and had a brief conversation. After 5 mins I was fine to walk, went to the toilet and managed to walk back to our hotel.

That day we were travelling back by bus to another city then next day we were travelling back to UK (2 flights) so not exactly an easy journey after my accident.

We managed ok, had some heavy bags but 36 hours later we were home and I was fine. However, I'm feeling a bit dizzy now (it's been over 72 hours since the fall) and feel a little sick. My head never really hurt that bad, didn't take any painkillers but I'm increasingly anxious about the way I feel. Should I get myself checked?

Any positive stories about head bangs?

Id go and get myself checked over for peace of mind. It might be you being anxious but it doesn’t hurt to check x

Yes absolutely go and get checked out!

go and get checked out.
falls on the head from standing height need to be checked out.
in the best case it's 'just' concussion.

Yes, go and get checked out today. This happened to someone I know, slipped and fell on ice, hit the back of their head on the kerb and thought they were okay. They ended up in intensive care and it was touch and go for some time.

Please get checked.

No criticism but for anyone else reading a fall like this should always be checked.

Please OP go to A&E and get yourself checked out urgently. You are describing concerning symptoms (amnesia, nausea, dizziness) which at the least suggest a concussion but could be much worse. I lost a dear friend to a head injury sustained in a very similar mechanism to yours. She didn't go to the hospital, if she had she might still be alive. I don't want to scare you unnecessarily but it is really important that you are checked out today. You might be worried about going to A&E, not wanting to waste time etc, but you will need a scan and that can't be done anywhere else. Good luck.

Thank you everyone, I'll go to A&E right now x

Not trying to frighten you but this is how Natasha Richardson died after banging her head when learning to ski. 😔 😔
Here

I did think of her when I had my accident. That's scary 😨

I've been in A&E for almost 2 hours. I went through triage and since then waiting in the urgent care waiting room. Doesn't seem busy but looks like lots of people coming after me being seen straight away. Obviously I'm deemed less urgent. Hoping to be seen soon, I'm tired and dizzy.

fingers crossed you will be seen swiftly and that it's nothing you can't sleep off at home.

Hope you're ok OP, might be a case of just having to take it easy for a few days.

I didn't bump my head, but slipped on the ice a few years ago - really hurt my shoulder and gave myself concussion, I guess with the force of falling down - I lost my eyesight for a few mins - luckily I was ok.

Thank you everyone. I was seen after about 2 hrs of waiting. I passes the neurological exam the Dr gave me and based on all the symptoms I had since my accident he said I don't meet the criteria for a CT scan. He thinks it's a concussion and I should take it easy for a while.

That sounds scary, I'm glad you are ok x