Concussion Update- 2 Weeks

Today being the 2-week recovery mark, I just thought I’d note my current condition related to the concussion.

I still have ringing in my ears, though it is greatly reduced from when it started. I’m can’t tell as yet, but there is clearly the opportunity for permanent hearing damage. I haven’t noticed anything in terms of volume, but I have noticed issues with higher frequency ranges. Sounds like “shh” or hissing, ‘s’ sounds there is definitely an effect.

As for pain, there basically isn’t any. Coughing and sneezing are fine. The only thing that bothers my head is popping my ears.

One thing I’ve wondered about, now that I’ve had the experience, is what it would have been like to suffer a concussion during football. I’m certain that, had I suffered this identical sort of event during a game, I would not have finished the game. But I am also certain I would have played the following week.

That’s where I wonder- how susceptible would I be to another one? How well would I have been able to handle playing? Would I even have given it a seconds thought? Remember, before accusing me of braggadocio, that wouldn’t have made me unique or special in any way. I can recall other guys who suffered concussions from repeated collison playing after a couple days rest. That’s just what was done.

I think about a guy like Muhammad Ali whom suffered multiple concussions over his career. Clearly, something I don’t want to aspire to. One is enough.

Yet, oddly, given slightly different circumstances I would have subjected myself to the opportunity for more without much thought.