Head injury query - any medics around?

[JadeSeahorse]

I suffered a nasty head injury 5 weeks ago - stood on an implement in our garage and the handle came up and hit me full force in the forehead.

I know I have concussion as I had it 9 years ago so know the signs. However, this time I am suffering really bad headaches which paracetamol don’t seem to help at all. I spoke to my GP 2 weeks ago who has arranged a CT scan but the appointment isn’t until early January. ☹️

I am normally very level headed with health issues but this is now causing me some anxiety as some days/nights the pain really is unbearable.
I haven’t vomited at all, vision is a little blurry but nothing serious and my blood pressure is absolutely fine.

I suppose I am just worried as I didn’t have this pain with previous concussion but did feel dreadful for 3 months. Does anyone think this is just concussion again but slightly different from previously? I am wondering if I have a minor skull fracture but really hoping it isn’t an internal bleed. I don’t want to act like a wuss going to A & E just because I’m a bit concerned.

Any thought gratefully received.

go to A&E, better to be safe

Another vote for going to A&E. you have "unbearable"pain. It needs checking - now.

Yes go to a&e

If you have persistent headaches and blurred vision then you need to get this checked, if you are relucant to go to hospital then phone 111 but I think they will tell you to go to a&e.

DS had headaches for a month or two after a rugby concussion but they weren't "unbearable pain". I agree you need to be seen by a doctor.

I agree too. You really need to be seen asap.

I winced reading that. Please get properly checked out, OP. I think A&E for sure.

At a minimum you can make an emergency appointment with the optician with new blurred vision. They can refer on/signpost if needed tomorrow if you do nothing today.

I think you would be best off going to A&E if the pain is unbearable. Even if you have experienced a concussion previously, they aren't all the same. The fact that you stayed conscious and didn't vomit is positive. But there are cases where it can take quite a while to completely recover from what seems like a minor concussion. (It can happen with sporting injuries like heading a football.)

what fid you fo following the initial injury?
bedrest in a darkened room without stimulus (noise, visial)?

I'm not a medic, but I do think you should get an earlier scan. January is too long to wait. Good luck OP.

Wow, thanks so much for your replies.

The slightly blurry vision is really only very slight and I did have this last time so not worried about that. I must admit I did sarcastically laugh when the scan appointment letter came through. January! I am still going to go though just in case there is anything lasting.

The pain isn’t unbearable all the time. It is there constantly - has never gone away - but last night for instance I had to sit up all night as the pain had moved to the back of my head and I couldn’t bear any weight on it. My forehead is still a little tender to the touch.

I think I will give it another few days and if still no improvement I may well go to A & E. When I first did it the immediate pain was agony but I pulled myself together and just carried on as normal. Definitely didn’t lie down or anything! (I know, I’m a right PITA 🤣)

Again really appreciate everyone’s thoughts.

Hey I know this thread is old now, but what was your outcome?
Hope all ok