I did something stupid ... not sure who else to ask...should I see a doctor?

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

This is really dumb and has nothing at all to do with doodles, dogs, pets of any kind. It has to do with me being an idiot.

 

I just hit my head, really hard. I wacked it against the corner of the cupboard door in the kitchen when I got up from putting the dog food in the bowl (ok, I knew I could tie in the doodles). anyway, it really hurts, it's like pulsating sharp pain. It hasn't stopped for about 30 minutes. The pain is spreading and I'm getting a headache and it hurts when I touch the spot. I've never hit my head this hard. I googled around for answers but it seems like there are a lot of internet forums with really stupid and unreliable advice. So, my question is, do I have a concussion or something or am I over reacting?

 

Am I supposed to go to bed and sleep it off or keep myself awake in case I never wake up and my doodles end up eating my dead body. I better show them where the kibble is just in case...

 

Sorry for the odd question but I tried calling a couple of people and nobody is around. i figure there are a bunch of nurses and moms on the site who might know if I should wait it out or go see a doctor ...

 

Also, I had just poured myself a glass of wine. Do I drink it to numb the pain or do I avoid it incase I'm about to have an anurysm (sp??) or stroke or something? Just wondering ...

 

...I'm leaning towards drinking the wine.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm so glad to hear you're okay.

PS: Winston and Sophie sent me an email saying that they would never eat your dead body, but they are not so sure about the kitty.

[Bonnie and Kona]

So happy to hear you've won this round with that pesky cabinet!!!

[Susan and Sasha]

So glad to hear that all is well...

 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Sherri's Blackberry won't let her reply to this discussion, but she left me a message that she called her doctor and is going in to see her.

[Susan and Sasha]

Thanks for letting us know Karen...

We'll be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Sherri...and looking forward to hearing a good report!

 

 

[BG and Gavin]

Glad your Dr. is going to see you Sherri.  Hope everything is okay.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

hope you are Ok?  Let us all know.  

[Lynda Kamrath]

Not a nurse, but I would also suggest that you not drink any alcohol and not go to sleep until you have seen your doctor.  I would doubt it was an anurysm or a stroke, but a concussion is a good possibility.  How about your eye dialation?  Are they the same, or different?  Anyway, a doctor should check you out.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

The doctor gave me more, rest, ice and monitor type advice. She said to take advil or tylenol. She also said that even with serious concussions that athletes get they still don't do CT scans even when there is temporary confusion and such. As long as those symptoms clear up quickly the only thing left to do is ice and rest...

 

DK is awesome. its so comforting to know there are so many folks out there that care!

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

p.s. my doctor is awesome because she has a portuguese water dog puppy that she keeps in the office with her. I got a big sloppy wet greeting. There's nothing like a puppy facial to make one feel better :o)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I wish my doctors had dogs in their offices, I would like going a lot more!

Glad it doesn't seem to be anything serious. Now do as the doctor ordered!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Sounds like good advice and a good doc.