I have a serious concussion and need advice.

Hon, do you have someone with you? I'm worried for you, too. Your post is full of typos and that's not like you.

Is there a friend or family member who can stay with you until your neuro appt? Maybe take you to the ER if things get worse?

I agree with Merge . You dont need to be alone. I am concerned for you. When is your neurologist appt?

I can’t speak to treatment plans for you, but my good friend recently went through something similar. He was thrown to the ground while playing park district basketball and hit his head on the court floor. He suffered a very serious concussion (but no detectable brain bleed). He would get dizzy when turning his head. He couldn’t focus, and felt extremely tired. Memory issues. He’s a teacher with me, and he missed nearly five weeks of work. He had to see the neurologist a few times, and had a few tests over those weeks (to make sure he hadn’t developed a serious bleed a few days later, to check status, etc.).

My mom suffered a concussion when she fell and hit her head on the concrete. She hit her head so hard she detached her retina. She felt horrible for a few weeks, and didn’t feel “normal” for nearly three months.

I think everything you’re feeling is normal for a very serious concussion, based on my mom’s and my friend’s experiences. Because you work in a school, you have to keep in mind the strain of the nature of your work physically and mentally. You have suffered a serious brain injury, but you work in a job that requires CONSTANT use of your brain, bright lights, screens, and talking/interaction. You make hundreds of decisions in an hour. That is all extremely taxing on a healthy brain, and yours has experienced trauma.

Please try not to be too worried, and be kind to yourself. Take as much time as you need to heal, realizing it could be a significant amount of time before you feel normal. Brain injuries are serious. Sleep, rest, limit your screen time and chaotic/overly stimulating environments.

I’m sorry you’re going through this.

I also agree with Merge. You don't sound like yourself. I am also hoping that you have someone with you. 

I am irritated/angry that your administrators and nurse did not send you to the hospital with those symptoms. Talk about trying to CYA. 

I think it's a good idea to be checked out by a neurologist. Someone will need to go with you and be there when the doctor speaks with you.

Get some rest and I hope you are feeling more like yourself soon. 

Cumulative effect of concussions. Please be careful.

The day after my friend suffered his head injury, he came to work (STUPID BOY). He realized he wasn’t well and I agreed to sub for him for his last period of the day. He was logging on to the computer so I could give his students an online test, and he couldn’t even type in his email address to log in. He couldn’t stay awake when sitting at home. Slept for 20 of 24 hours most days. Dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, neck soreness. These are not unusual symptoms based on what I saw in his case, and it sounds like Dani-Mani’s concussion is similar.

I would say that if symptoms worsen in any way, OP should call 911 for sure.

How long ago were your other concussions? things have greatly changed in the last few years with more concussion research. Listen to them. You obviously have something going on yet with the memory issues you just spoke of. You can see that. There is nothing to be embarrassed of. It's work comp, so just take care of yourself and heal. It might take awhile. Be patient, and listen to your Dr's.

You’re not working. NOW NO MORE SCREENS AND GO TO BED. They will find a sub for you. 

Go sleep. 

Hugs.

No, no, no.

You are injured and need to rest. The reports can wait. You dont want to make things worse by doing things you shouldn't (and the people at Workmans comp dont want you working right now either!).

Dani I hope you’ve turned off your computer and are resting. I’m so sorry this happened. Gentle hugs for you and prayers for rest and a quick and complete recovery.

STOP LOOKING AT SCREENS

Oh no, no, no. If you're reading this, hand the iPad to your mom or sister and have them read this thread. Do not look again. Your brain needs rest.

A concussion is a brain injury and if you've had several already, you could develop permanent damage. So just stop already!

And please report back in a few days or weeks when the doctor says it's okay. We love you.

Hope you feel better soon- just rest.

Oh my goodness. I am so sorry this happened to you. I can relate to the stress of needing to get those final reports in, but you have got to focus on you right now. The kids will be okay. They will find a sub for you, and they will be taken care of.

Please rest, take your meds/follow orders, and talk to your drs if you think this is getting worse. I hope you heal quickly!